The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[churchmouse]

No info on transmission builders, unfortunately.

Do have something else you guys will like, though. This was at a Diesel Mafia truck meet at 8 Seconds Saloon back in, I wanna say 2017. Driver was a buddy of mine.

Tell me he has a line lock on that one

 

[thunderchicken]

OK fellas I need some help.
my SIL/daughter bought the magic bus from us (2004 Chevy 3500 custom van) a few years ago. The trans took a dump a couple of months ago. Van has 125K on the clock and is worth rebuilding the unit.
Here is my dilemma. I have no more contacts in this world. Who to trust? Its a 4L-80 as its a 1 ton chassis. I believe the pump failed as it would make a whining noise when you 1st started it on a cold morning and it would stop as it warmed up. Not every time but I heard it.
Any honest shops out there.
He can get a Reman with a 5 year warr. in a few places for a fair price and there was a time we would install it but not anymore. Any shop you know that will do the swap...???

I am putting out some feelers as well but any leads will be greatly appreciated.

Where I work, we send the trucks/vans that need a transmission overhaul to Kenny's in Greenwood.

 

[churchmouse]

Where I work, we send the trucks/vans that need a transmission overhaul to Kenny's in Greenwood.

There was a Kenny’s over by us on North Lafayette Rd but it’s gone now. One of the guys there used to build converters for the street class bracket guys. They worked.
I will check them out.
SIL called a shop in Avon that came recommended and they est $3200 over the phone and that scared the SIL.
Seemed salty.

Thanks.

 

[mikek]

I have had Tony’s Transmission rebuild 2 4L60’s & a TH350 for me with no issues. I haven’t found anyone that could beat their prices either.

 

[churchmouse]

I have had Tony’s Transmission rebuild 2 4L60’s & a TH350 for me with no issues. I haven’t found anyone that could beat their prices either. View attachment 187288

Kenny’s and Tony’s.
Will make some calls today.

 

[ws6guy]

I just used Goldsberry's in Brownsburg to rebuild my trans. It was my first experience with him, he seems like a good dude, old school attitude. However I think his price is a little on the high side but I went with him cause I didn't want to take the time to research & tow it somewhere else.

Just got the truck back Tuesday evening and noticed yesterday that there is a little bit of ATF leaking at the rear. I plan on showing him today after work or Monday. We'll see how he handles it.

 

[jeffsqartan]

Tell me he has a line lock on that one

I'll have to ask him, but I don't think he did lol

 

[femurphy77]

And I thought the "Not a penny under 1.2 million" was on drugs!

2.7 million dollar 66 Corvette coupe

~ Chevrolet Corvette Coupe ~ 1966 ~ - cars & trucks - by owner -...

*_* 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe *_* • Stunning and very correct 1966 Stingray Coupe • 3.36 Positraction • Powerglide automatic transmission • Original AM/FM working radio! • Power Steering, brakes...

indianapolis.craigslist.org

 

[Bigtanker]

They have to be doing that just to get views.

 

[gregkl]

And I thought the "Not a penny under 1.2 million" was on drugs!

2.7 million dollar 66 Corvette coupe

~ Chevrolet Corvette Coupe ~ 1966 ~ - cars & trucks - by owner -...

*_* 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe *_* • Stunning and very correct 1966 Stingray Coupe • 3.36 Positraction • Powerglide automatic transmission • Original AM/FM working radio! • Power Steering, brakes...

indianapolis.craigslist.org

I have been watching auctions on BAT and some of those cars are selling for, in CM's words, "Stupid money".

We live in a very affluent society.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

This would be such a fun daily. I’d much rather have this than a new Focus or GTI or whatever.

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[Jaybird1980]

And I thought the "Not a penny under 1.2 million" was on drugs!

2.7 million dollar 66 Corvette coupe

~ Chevrolet Corvette Coupe ~ 1966 ~ - cars & trucks - by owner -...

*_* 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe *_* • Stunning and very correct 1966 Stingray Coupe • 3.36 Positraction • Powerglide automatic transmission • Original AM/FM working radio! • Power Steering, brakes...

indianapolis.craigslist.org

Says flagged for removal. Does that mean possibly a scam?

 

[churchmouse]

This would be such a fun daily. I’d much rather have this than a new Focus or GTI or whatever.

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OK. I am with you all the way but wow.

 

[churchmouse]

Says flagged for removal. Does that mean possibly a scam?

And it’s a Glide. Good God he is smoking the good

 

[churchmouse]

I'll have to ask him, but I don't think he did lol

Gee I wonder if he has issues with his rear brakes…

 

[Jaybird1980]

And it’s a Glide. Good God he is smoking the good

Hmm, I can't view it.

 

[churchmouse]

I just used Goldsberry's in Brownsburg to rebuild my trans. It was my first experience with him, he seems like a good dude, old school attitude. However I think his price is a little on the high side but I went with him cause I didn't want to take the time to research & tow it somewhere else.

Just got the truck back Tuesday evening and noticed yesterday that there is a little bit of ATF leaking at the rear. I plan on showing him today after work or Monday. We'll see how he handles it.

Keep us informed. It will be hard enough for them to scrape up the funds to fix the truck so it has to be done right and the work backed up.
Was this the rig you lost the trans in recently. What did it cost if I may ask.

 

[ws6guy]

yep on the silverado. Apparently the pump self destructed without any warning and took out other parts. It was about $3k to rebuild but it's pretty much all new parts. A reman would've been more money. Probably on the high side but I've never heard a bad thing about the shop, cry once and hopefully it's done right. Also don't have a spare car(I'll walk before the firebird touches salty roads) so didn't really have time to shop around.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

OK. I am with you all the way but wow.

He’s definitely $10k overpriced

 

[churchmouse]

yep on the silverado. Apparently the pump self destructed without any warning and took out other parts. It was about $3k to rebuild but it's pretty much all new parts. A reman would've been more money. Probably on the high side but I've never heard a bad thing about the shop, cry once and hopefully it's done right. Also don't have a spare car(I'll walk before the firebird touches salty roads) so didn't really have time to shop around.

Thanks. 3K seems to be the number.
I am pretty sure it’s the pump in the kids van but it’s a 4L80.