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**Clyde65** · 02-26-2013, 02:59 PM

just wondering who I could take some axles to to re drill them from 6lug to 5

TexasSteve · 02-26-2013, 03:06 PM

Any CNC Machine shop could do it, just a matter of finding one that is willing to do "odd jobs" that are not standard CNC type work. I know my local place always does "odd things" for me with no problems.

Born Lucky · 02-26-2013, 05:35 PM

Moser Engineering does them. http://www.moserengineering.com/

quest · 02-26-2013, 07:46 PM

Well really any machine shop, they don't need CNC for that, they just need your specs. Adapter plate could could be an option.

Realnoisy · 02-26-2013, 10:28 PM

I wish I could find a shop in the Houston area that could re-drill mine to 5 bolt. The shops I have called say because of the 6-bolt pattern they won't re-drill the axles....safety issues.

restore-em · 02-26-2013, 10:51 PM

I would contact Strange Engineering and see what a set of super street axles would cost,ther is too much liability to re drill. I've had much better service with other companies than Moser.

Realnoisy · 02-26-2013, 11:15 PM

I'm thinking about these...

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6569RACK.htm

quest · 02-27-2013, 02:27 AM

I can't believe they turned you down for safety issues sounds more like they just didn't want to do it. People cut and weld axles all the time, it just needs to be done by a pro. Maybe look online for custom diff builders and get their opinion?

jjzepplin · 02-27-2013, 08:48 AM

Junk yard!

65chevysub · 02-27-2013, 10:40 AM

I had my '65 Suburban axles done through Moser. They "filled and drilled" my originals to a 5 lug pattern, back in the mid '90s and they're holding OK. No safety problems or isues here

**lolife99** · 02-27-2013, 10:54 AM

If you use a 71-72 brake drum on your re-drilled axles, the center hub diameter will also have to be turned down to match the hole in the brake drum.
The other option,... would be to also drill the 5-lug pattern in the 6-lug brake drum.

Rogue 64 · 02-27-2013, 11:54 AM

Try Mike Minette at
Minette Enterprises
11586 Reeder Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
972-241-7184 (call first)

Mike has not done axles for me, but he is well respected in D/FW.
We have been using him for over 25 years.

Let me know if he does drill your axles.

**Clyde65** · 02-27-2013, 02:22 PM

Ill give hi a call. Thanks Rogue_64

SCOTI · 02-27-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue 64

Try Mike Minette at
Minette Enterprises
11586 Reeder Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
972-241-7184 (call first)

Mike has not done axles for me, but he is well respected in D/FW.
We have been using him for over 25 years.

Let me know if he does drill your axles.

He did the axles for my old roomates 69 back in the 80's. 6-lug to car 5x4.75 pattern & turned the hub down slightly.

Swed · 02-28-2013, 03:54 AM

Im about to do the same and I've contacted this shop.
He told me that they probably send it off to another one but job will be done in a week.

http://www.clutchandpowertrain.com/

Might be a problem when u're in TX they are located in Mobile, AL

mminette@att.net · 10-18-2014, 10:32 PM

Minette Enterprise, Dallas Tx. can redrill your axles. We just did a set of axles and rotors for Aron at Gas Monkey Garage. We also change lug patterns on aluminum wheels and hubcentrically bore wheel centers.

NEWFISHER · 10-18-2014, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mminette@att.net

Minette Enterprise, Dallas Tx. can redrill your axles. We just did a set of axles and rotors for Aron at Gas Monkey Garage. We also change lug patterns on aluminum wheels and hubcentrically bore wheel centers.

Welcome to the board!

SCOTI · 10-19-2014, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mminette@att.net

Minette Enterprise, Dallas Tx. can redrill your axles. We just did a set of axles and rotors for Aron at Gas Monkey Garage. We also change lug patterns on aluminum wheels and hubcentrically bore wheel centers.

Yep.... I sent a guy your way a couple months ago just for this.

I am curious... what about cutting a wheel center loose to alter back spacing? Southwest Wheel used to do this once upon a time but said no the last time I referred someone there.

shortbed70 · 10-19-2014, 05:48 PM

Thinking of doing the same thing sometime. Gonna get wheels first!!!

02-26-2013, 02:59 PM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	who does the axle redrill? just wondering who I could take some axles to to re drill them from 6lug to 5 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-26-2013, 03:06 PM	#2
TexasSteve Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bertram, TX Posts: 103	Re: who does the axle redrill? Any CNC Machine shop could do it, just a matter of finding one that is willing to do "odd jobs" that are not standard CNC type work. I know my local place always does "odd things" for me with no problems. __________________ 2001 Yukon Factory Grey Metallic~2" DJM Key front drop/3" DJM Rear Springs~stock 16" chrome steel wheels~5.3/4L60E~Volante CAI w/under bumper air scoop~Magnaflow 10426 Bullet muffler~DDM LED all exterior lighting/55w-5000k HID Hi/Low/35w Fog Last edited by TexasSteve; 02-26-2013 at 03:15 PM.

02-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#3
Born Lucky Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Charles MO Posts: 481	Re: who does the axle redrill? Moser Engineering does them. http://www.moserengineering.com/

02-26-2013, 07:46 PM	#4
quest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 51	Re: who does the axle redrill? Well really any machine shop, they don't need CNC for that, they just need your specs. Adapter plate could could be an option. __________________ 1965 One Ton GMC 4x4 project Have 3 trucks in my photo album, building them into one custom but original looking 4x4 dually reg cab pickup with 133" wheel base.

02-26-2013, 10:28 PM	#5
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: who does the axle redrill? I wish I could find a shop in the Houston area that could re-drill mine to 5 bolt. The shops I have called say because of the 6-bolt pattern they won't re-drill the axles....safety issues.

02-26-2013, 10:51 PM	#6
restore-em Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: cottage grove, Mn. Posts: 18	Re: who does the axle redrill? I would contact Strange Engineering and see what a set of super street axles would cost,ther is too much liability to re drill. I've had much better service with other companies than Moser.

02-26-2013, 11:15 PM	#7
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: who does the axle redrill? I'm thinking about these... http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...k/6569RACK.htm Last edited by Realnoisy; 02-26-2013 at 11:21 PM.

02-27-2013, 02:27 AM	#8
quest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 51	Re: who does the axle redrill? I can't believe they turned you down for safety issues sounds more like they just didn't want to do it. People cut and weld axles all the time, it just needs to be done by a pro. Maybe look online for custom diff builders and get their opinion? __________________ 1965 One Ton GMC 4x4 project Have 3 trucks in my photo album, building them into one custom but original looking 4x4 dually reg cab pickup with 133" wheel base.

02-27-2013, 08:48 AM	#9
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,566	Re: who does the axle redrill? Junk yard! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

02-27-2013, 10:40 AM	#10
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,377	Re: who does the axle redrill? I had my '65 Suburban axles done through Moser. They "filled and drilled" my originals to a 5 lug pattern, back in the mid '90s and they're holding OK. No safety problems or isues here

02-27-2013, 10:54 AM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: who does the axle redrill? If you use a 71-72 brake drum on your re-drilled axles, the center hub diameter will also have to be turned down to match the hole in the brake drum. The other option,... would be to also drill the 5-lug pattern in the 6-lug brake drum. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-27-2013, 11:54 AM	#12
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: who does the axle redrill? Try Mike Minette at Minette Enterprises 11586 Reeder Rd, Dallas, TX 75229 972-241-7184 (call first) Mike has not done axles for me, but he is well respected in D/FW. We have been using him for over 25 years. Let me know if he does drill your axles. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

02-27-2013, 02:22 PM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: who does the axle redrill? Ill give hi a call. Thanks Rogue_64 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-28-2013, 03:54 AM	#15
Swed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden - Gävle Posts: 76	Re: who does the axle redrill? Im about to do the same and I've contacted this shop. He told me that they probably send it off to another one but job will be done in a week. http://www.clutchandpowertrain.com/ Might be a problem when u're in TX they are located in Mobile, AL __________________ Johnny G -----------Vehicles-------------- * Chevrolet C-10 Stepside 1962 * Audi A4 Avant Quattro TDI 2008 * Sachs Compact 50cc 1967

10-18-2014, 10:32 PM	#16
mminette@att.net Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1	Re: who does the axle redrill? Minette Enterprise, Dallas Tx. can redrill your axles. We just did a set of axles and rotors for Aron at Gas Monkey Garage. We also change lug patterns on aluminum wheels and hubcentrically bore wheel centers.



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shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: who does the axle redrill? Thinking of doing the same thing sometime. Gonna get wheels first!!! __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

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