RE: IML: 727 Transmission Rebuild $$$

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Same shop charged me $784.00 to rebuild my 1960 Torqueflite, but it was five years ago. I think $3,000 is completely off base. The shop MAY have quoted this price because they have NO experience with your type of transmission.

Paul W.

In an email dated 11/8/2005 6:06:00 pm GMT Daylight time, ken cleversy <cleversy@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>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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