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case_bt · 03-22-2002, 11:04 AM

Some of you replyed to my othe post
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/020124.html

and know what I did to my tranny so I won't repeat my dumbass mistake
I got 3 quote for my tranny to get rebuilt

The #1 guy in town was
450 bucks with torque convertor and I had to take it to him I didn't ask how much it was for the labor to take it out for me because the guy was rude and hung up on my before I could ask.If he would do it for free I probably wouldn't take it to him I can't stand rude people if your going to run a business that make a living off people you better be polite and if your in a bad mood have someone else do the talking.

other 2 places were pretty close on price and seemed cheap to me and they do all the work.

one was 525 installed and a extra 125 for a shift kit

the other was 600 installed I'm going to call them back about a shift kit

Here are some questions I have

I have a shift kit already in the tranny can it be reused?

And are there any other ?'s I should ask the tranny shops before I take My ride to them?

Thanks

Case_bt

[This message has been edited by case_bt (edited March 22, 2002).]

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-22-2002, 11:16 AM

dunno but when we had a tranny shop here before he left town he charged my stepdad 250 including new verter for hus th350 in the 82 K10, places that are out of town now charge around 350-600 with exchange now. they just habd you a rebuilt one off shelf and take yours in for core to rebuild later

good luck

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bouncytruck · 03-22-2002, 11:53 AM

I just bought a complete rebuild kit for my tranny. I pulled the tranny and t-case last weekend and I'm gonna start tearing down the tanny this weekend. The kits run between $100-150. It is suppost to take some serious time, especially if you have never done a rebuild before (which I haven't). If you have more time than $, you might consider rebuilding it yourself. At least you'll know what to do if it happens again.

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'69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires
Bothell, WA

case_bt · 03-22-2002, 12:19 PM

I don't have the time to do it myself or take it out myself I have been working alot the past few months.

bouncytruck · 03-22-2002, 12:38 PM

I had the tranny in my '72 replaced (before I had a garage or tools) and it cost me $1200. I was probably ripped off but I didn't have a lot of choices at the time. $500-600 sounds pretty reasonable to me.

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'69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires
Bothell, WA

NSANE68!!! · 03-22-2002, 02:54 PM

I had mine rebuilt last year. They re-used my shift kit, and upgraded the sprag gear to that of a 700 r-4, they suggested this to help with durability, it was only additional $50 so I had it done. Total bill $650, they did it all and even towed it from my house. I'm with you on the time. Plus I don't know anything about trannies, so I leave it to the professionals.

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Maximum Overdrive · 03-22-2002, 03:11 PM

I had one rebuilt a couple of years ago. This guy rebuilt it and upgraded the parts that were able to be upgraded. It was 425 for the tranny only. Installation and removel was separate.

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Tynee · 03-22-2002, 04:03 PM

You been workin' alot lately? Your company hiring?

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'71 Custom10 Given to me for Christmas 2001.
'94 GMC Shortbed Ext. Cab. Sweet truck. (For Sale)
'92 Buick Regal. The wife has to drive somethin'.
Lexington, KY Home of fast women and Beautiful horses.

da-burb · 03-22-2002, 04:21 PM

My th350 was done last spring for $320, including a rebuilt converter and a shift kit. 1 yr 12,000 mile warrantee, He would have done the R+R for $100 more on a 2 wheel drive.

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67Blacksheep · 03-22-2002, 04:30 PM

Case bt-
Hard to tell with Trans shops. i agree with the rude comment, but check around for every option. I recently had a 400 Turbo re-worked for me, I did the removal and install myself. He installed a high end shift kit, ordered me a new 2800 stall. I gave him $300.00, and the trans is tight as can be. The removal is Very easy, if you have a floor jack and some determination it only takes about 1/2 to drop one. Before you spend $600.00, you may want to check out the rebuilt 350s offered by Autozone and Advanced. For around the same $$ you can have a warranty and an almost new unit. Good luck!!!

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case_bt · 03-22-2002, 06:23 PM

Hey Tynee
The problem with my company is they get more projects and expect the same amount of people to do more work I really shouldn't complain at least I still have a job in these uncertain economic times.
I work 6 days a week sometimes sundays 12-14 hour days when I'm off I like to spend time with my kids.

03-22-2002, 11:53 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I just bought a complete rebuild kit for my tranny. I pulled the tranny and t-case last weekend and I'm gonna start tearing down the tanny this weekend. The kits run between $100-150. It is suppost to take some serious time, especially if you have never done a rebuild before (which I haven't). If you have more time than $, you might consider rebuilding it yourself. At least you'll know what to do if it happens again. ------------------ '69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires Bothell, WA __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-22-2002, 12:38 PM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I had the tranny in my '72 replaced (before I had a garage or tools) and it cost me $1200. I was probably ripped off but I didn't have a lot of choices at the time. $500-600 sounds pretty reasonable to me. ------------------ '69 K-5 Blazer - 350/TH350, 6" lift, 35" tires Bothell, WA __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-22-2002, 02:54 PM	#6
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I had mine rebuilt last year. They re-used my shift kit, and upgraded the sprag gear to that of a 700 r-4, they suggested this to help with durability, it was only additional $50 so I had it done. Total bill $650, they did it all and even towed it from my house. I'm with you on the time. Plus I don't know anything about trannies, so I leave it to the professionals. ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's////// 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's////// 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

03-22-2002, 03:11 PM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I had one rebuilt a couple of years ago. This guy rebuilt it and upgraded the parts that were able to be upgraded. It was 425 for the tranny only. Installation and removel was separate. ------------------ 1960 El Camino 1968 Chevy 2wd fleetside 1969 Chevy 2wd fleetside 1969 Chevy 4x4 fleetside 1970 GMC 3/4 fleetside __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

03-22-2002, 04:03 PM	#8
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	You been workin' alot lately? Your company hiring? ------------------ '71 Custom10 Given to me for Christmas 2001. '94 GMC Shortbed Ext. Cab. Sweet truck. (For Sale) '92 Buick Regal. The wife has to drive somethin'. Lexington, KY Home of fast women and Beautiful horses. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

03-22-2002, 11:04 AM	#1
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	turbo 350 tranny rebuild got 3 quotes need your input ? Some of you replyed to my othe post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/020124.html and know what I did to my tranny so I won't repeat my dumbass mistake I got 3 quote for my tranny to get rebuilt The #1 guy in town was 450 bucks with torque convertor and I had to take it to him I didn't ask how much it was for the labor to take it out for me because the guy was rude and hung up on my before I could ask.If he would do it for free I probably wouldn't take it to him I can't stand rude people if your going to run a business that make a living off people you better be polite and if your in a bad mood have someone else do the talking. other 2 places were pretty close on price and seemed cheap to me and they do all the work. one was 525 installed and a extra 125 for a shift kit the other was 600 installed I'm going to call them back about a shift kit Here are some questions I have I have a shift kit already in the tranny can it be reused? And are there any other ?'s I should ask the tranny shops before I take My ride to them? Thanks Case_bt [This message has been edited by case_bt (edited March 22, 2002).]

03-22-2002, 11:16 AM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	dunno but when we had a tranny shop here before he left town he charged my stepdad 250 including new verter for hus th350 in the 82 K10, places that are out of town now charge around 350-600 with exchange now. they just habd you a rebuilt one off shelf and take yours in for core to rebuild later good luck ------------------ -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt, paint is overrated Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com © RSS Enterprises 2000

03-22-2002, 12:19 PM	#4
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	I don't have the time to do it myself or take it out myself I have been working alot the past few months.

03-22-2002, 04:21 PM	#9
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	My th350 was done last spring for $320, including a rebuilt converter and a shift kit. 1 yr 12,000 mile warrantee, He would have done the R+R for $100 more on a 2 wheel drive. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-22-2002, 04:30 PM	#10
67Blacksheep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 135	Case bt- Hard to tell with Trans shops. i agree with the rude comment, but check around for every option. I recently had a 400 Turbo re-worked for me, I did the removal and install myself. He installed a high end shift kit, ordered me a new 2800 stall. I gave him $300.00, and the trans is tight as can be. The removal is Very easy, if you have a floor jack and some determination it only takes about 1/2 to drop one. Before you spend $600.00, you may want to check out the rebuilt 350s offered by Autozone and Advanced. For around the same $$ you can have a warranty and an almost new unit. Good luck!!! ------------------ __________________ '94 GMC Seirra Ext. Cab '67 Formula Firebird '89 GSX-R 750

03-22-2002, 06:23 PM	#11
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	Hey Tynee The problem with my company is they get more projects and expect the same amount of people to do more work I really shouldn't complain at least I still have a job in these uncertain economic times. I work 6 days a week sometimes sundays 12-14 hour days when I'm off I like to spend time with my kids.



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