Driveshaft work

[Blazemaster]

Howdy folks, I have been slowly converting my 85 300d from auto to manual and also doing some other needed fixes while I am at it. I have the trans in, shift linkage and everything else pretty much tied up and ready to go(yes I got the flywheel balanced). Now Is time for the driveshaft work.

I have the original dampened shaft from the 300d, and also a used 240d shaft I acquired while getting parts for the swap. My plan was to use the dampened portion of the 300d shaft, and the longer rear section from the 240d shaft. That way I have a dampened shaft and I just have to get the 240d portion cut to the correct length and the whole assembly balanced. I started calling driveshaft shops and here's what I found. I am in Olympia, Wa. btw.

*Drivelines NW- a local place that told me they would just be sending it to Powertrain Industries in Ca., also said to call Driveline Services of Portland.

*Driveline Services of Portland Or.- Said they could just build a whole new driveshaft to spec. if I could get the measurements, couldn't alter the shaft I have. $600-$800

*Powertrain Industries- Said they could do they work for $460+ frieght, I would have to send my shaft to Ca.

I searched a lot and couldn't find a whole lot of recent threads where people had this done. These prices seem a little high to me, I was hoping to get the job done for more around $300. If those are my only option I guess I will just have to save a bit more and bite the bullet but I seemed to remember reading where others had got this done a lot cheaper than what I am being quoted.

Just looking for more feedback from others. Thanks!