RE: IML: Torqueflite rebuild price

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ken;

Bob Baker of San Diego, (a member of this list, but he may not be listening
to this) has two parts transmissions from a 61 that used to belong to Papa
Tony Lindsay - and one was a completely rebuilt unit that was vandalized by
sand in the fluid, according to Tony.  I had them for a while, then traded
them to Bob for some stereo parts he had that I wanted.  If he still has the
transmissions, and you contact him, you can probably arrange to supply any
"hard parts" (if any are needed), assuming the story is correct and the
parts are not damaged from sitting around - they were out of the weather
while I had them.

As for the "soft parts", they were still available in kit form from the
usual suppliers, last I checked (last year when I did my 727).   So, I think
the guy gave you the "please go away" price at $3000 and "you can't get
parts".  

Find an old transmission shop - not chain store, and not one that advertises
on TV.  Find one that has been there since the early days of automatic
transmissions and has grease on the floors, gray haired, crusty old
mechanics and is only open from 8 to 5 on weekdays.   

Since you are so close, if you can't find one closer to you, I can recommend
a guy in Temecula (who meets the above requirements!).

Dick Benjamin

 
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Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 5:28 AM
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Subject: Re: IML: Torqueflite rebuild price

San Diego CA. The transmission guy is telling me the parts are hard to
find.

--- Denjohn7@xxxxxxx wrote:

>  
> I had mine totally rebuilt in 2000, for just under $900.00. 
> Denis, Redwood City Ca. Also had a different one done last month for  
> $1336.68. I think $3000.00 is out of line. Where are you located?
> 
> 
> >Subject: RE: IML: 727 Transmission Rebuild $$$
> >
> >I  recently got quoted $3000 to rebuild my 59 crown's transmission.  Is
> >there that much of a variance in the years?
> 
> I would've  expected something in the $500 - $1200 range, but maybe you
> Live somewhere  expensive?
> -Kle.
> 
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