RE: IML: 727 Transmission Rebuild $$$

[ken cleversy <cleversy@xxxxxxxxx>]

I recently got quoted $3000 to rebuild my 59 crown's transmission. Is
there that much of a variance in the years?

--- RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote:

> 3 weeks ago I paid $974.00 to have the transmission in my '68
> Convertible rebuilt. I am sure that the range would be from around
> $400.00 to $1,200 depending on the shop, and what is wrong with your
> car. Mine was operating flawlessly, but leaked like a sivve. I bought an
> external seal kit, and planned to install it myself, but reconsidered
> since the car is over 35 years old, and according to all "PO's" had the
> original, unrebuilt automatic transmission. The shop discovered some
> potential problems that would have gotten me later, so I think the
> decision to "have it done right" was a good one.
> 
> Paul W.
> 
> In an email dated 7/8/2005 6:34:20 pm GMT Daylight time, "Javier, Bay
> Adventures" <javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> >Hello Stevan!
> >
> >Thanks for the offer to rebuild the 727 for me! ?But i think Winnebago
> is a bit of a drive from Miami, FL... ?Do you offer free shipping? ?:)
> ?Just out of curiosity, what does a rebuild of a 727 run generally? ?I'm
> putting together a budget for buying this 1968 convertible and the
> immediate repairs will affect my offer. ?Are there any particular
> questions i should ask of the transmission shop before i let them touch
> the car?
> >
> >I think i should have them rebuild the one that's already on the car
> instead of dropping a another rebuild. ?Should i be concerned about
> That?
> >
> >As for the Bud brakes... ?The front front end on this car pulsates when
> the brakes are applied. ?I'm guessing that at a minimum, the calipers
> need some attention and at most, the rotors are shot. ?Can i buy the
> parts listed on the site for the conversion and bring them to a mechanic
> for installation? ?Will he know what to do if i print out the pages from
> the repair section of the site?
> >
> >Also, I've read much about the front disc conversion. ?Has anyone
> converted the rear brakes to discs as well?
> >
> >Thanks again,
> >
> >Javier
> >
> >Currently in the market for a 1968 Imperial Convertible
> >
> >________________________________
> >
> >From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Stevan Miner
> >Sent: Sun 8/7/2005 9:21 AM
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: IML: 727 Transmission not shifting into 3rd...
> >
> >
> >Hi Javier,
> >A 727 Torque Flite that won't shift into drive most likely have a front
> clutch seal problem. You can eliminate the other causes by trying to
> shift it manually 1-2-3 from a dead stop. The front clutch seal would
> require removal of the transmission and you might as well go completely
> through it as long as it's out. We'd be happy to rebuild it for you at
> our shop.
> >Stevan Miner
> >Miner Auto Service
> >Winnebago, MN
> >
> > ? ?----- Original Message -----
> > ? ?From: javier <mailto:javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > ? ?To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ? ?Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 8:49 AM
> > ? ?Subject: IML: 727 Transmission not shifting into 3rd...
> >
> >
> > ? ?Good morning all!
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?I'm looking at a 68 Convertible in my area that wouldn't shift into
> 3rd gear on my short test drive. ?I looked into the repair section of
> the site to see a list of possibilities and maybe I mis-read the
> section... I found tons of references to letting the Torque Converter
> fill before driving off, but I didn't see much about problems shifting
> into 3rd gear. ?Does the torque converter cover this as well?
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?Since I'm not a mechanical sort, can someone enlighten me on the
> basics of transmissions, the leading causes of why a transmission would
> not shift into higher gears, and if I should run in the opposite
> direction from a car whose front brakes (Bud system) pulsate and
> transmission won't hit high gear. ?Otherwise this car is "all there" but
> needs clean up and touch up.
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?javier
> >
> >
> 
> 
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