Finding 8" pinion yoke local in CT?

ALL 8" used the same yoke. I've got one you can have for $20 shipped if you don't come with a quicker solution.

I don't think so. There are two sizes of yolks as I found this out when I bought a new driveshaft to meet my granada 8" rear. One is more common then the other and thus the universal joint would need to be bought that is correct for your application.