Changing a clutch - questions!!

[JoetheMobster]

Hey guys,

well the inevitable has started to happen, my clutch is slipping, and I need to get it replaced. Given, i've only checked with one place so far, but they quoted $817.00 (Cdn dollars) and that included a new clutch, machining work, and approx 5 hours labor. Does that sound about right? The guy was laughing and saying that they don't usually change clutches on many 71's! Hey can't remember if it has a crossmember so he factored that into the price quote above.

I was quoted a price of 275.00 (Cdn) for the clutch parts only, from a parts store, but have never changed a clutch. Christ, $817.00 is more that I paid for the whole truck, so I'm almost ready to push the sucker into the lake!! Especially with these gas prices.