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**68350** · 03-02-2015, 01:53 PM

Needing to get a front driveshaft made for my 71 GMC. Anyone have suggestions? I've looked some on google but it'd be nice to here of someone actually giving a recommendation.

**RenoKeene** · 03-02-2015, 01:58 PM

I would think that any local drive-line shop could make you one. You could also talk to some local short track racers about who they use.

bs46488 · 03-02-2015, 02:37 PM

Similar story here, I went to my local drive shaft guy. His prices are through the roof (almost double) and he was a pain. He lectured me for about 20 mins about "critical speed" since I'm using a big block.

I'm going to buy from a guy in Utah. I just got off the phone with him. Told me how he wants his measurements. Has the u-joints I need in stock. I think he runs his "store" through ebay. Tatton's Drive Shafts. He's got a rather large following in the 4x4 and Jeep world....

**68350** · 03-02-2015, 02:51 PM

I don't have a local shop or I'd go that route. I'll look into tattons. Thanks

haysonj · 03-02-2015, 03:15 PM

If your truck is lifted try High Angle Driveline in Paridise Ca. highangledriveline.com

**68350** · 03-02-2015, 04:33 PM

Just placed on order with tattons. Said it would be on the way tomorrow. Seems like a very knowledgeable guy and top notch customer service

**truckdude239** · 03-02-2015, 05:02 PM

http://www.oliversdriveshaft.com/

tedfrk · 03-02-2015, 10:13 PM

Tom Woods driveshafts

**special-K** · 03-03-2015, 12:34 AM

Westminster Transmission, just up the road piece

. Seriously, that's where I've gone for years, but you found a good place it sounds like. Could you post a link?

03-02-2015, 01:53 PM	#1
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft Needing to get a front driveshaft made for my 71 GMC. Anyone have suggestions? I've looked some on google but it'd be nice to here of someone actually giving a recommendation. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-02-2015, 01:58 PM	#2
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft I would think that any local drive-line shop could make you one. You could also talk to some local short track racers about who they use. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-02-2015, 02:37 PM	#3
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft Similar story here, I went to my local drive shaft guy. His prices are through the roof (almost double) and he was a pain. He lectured me for about 20 mins about "critical speed" since I'm using a big block. I'm going to buy from a guy in Utah. I just got off the phone with him. Told me how he wants his measurements. Has the u-joints I need in stock. I think he runs his "store" through ebay. Tatton's Drive Shafts. He's got a rather large following in the 4x4 and Jeep world....

03-02-2015, 02:51 PM	#4
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft I don't have a local shop or I'd go that route. I'll look into tattons. Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-02-2015, 03:15 PM	#5
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft If your truck is lifted try High Angle Driveline in Paridise Ca. highangledriveline.com __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

03-02-2015, 04:33 PM	#6
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft Just placed on order with tattons. Said it would be on the way tomorrow. Seems like a very knowledgeable guy and top notch customer service __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-02-2015, 05:02 PM	#7
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft http://www.oliversdriveshaft.com/ __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-02-2015, 10:13 PM	#8
tedfrk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: forked river nj Posts: 147	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft Tom Woods driveshafts

03-03-2015, 12:34 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Need suggestion on place to make a front drive shaft Westminster Transmission, just up the road piece . Seriously, that's where I've gone for years, but you found a good place it sounds like. Could you post a link? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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