[tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes
- From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 14:34:13 -0700 (PDT)
I have not read all of the follow up posts to your requests: So here's my 2
cents without bias from everyone elses opinion. 1) DON'T DO OPTION B OR C!
Remove your tranny and take it to either Oakhill Auto in Longview or Lyle
Cherry in North Richland Hills for a rebuild from box to box. Call each of
them and get some ball park quote and an estimate on time. My guestimate is
that you are looking at about $650 for a complete rebuild. Both of these shops
usually take their time so don't expect a 2-day turnaround.
And one more time: Forget options B and C.
--- On Wed, 5/13/09, wuzmop@xxxxxxx <wuzmop@xxxxxxx> wrote:
From: wuzmop@xxxxxxx <wuzmop@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Fun with Redux Boxes
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 11:49 AM
As some of you know I blew out 4th gear on the way to the classic. 1967 with
big nut redux boxes. I'm weighing my options as every time I think I'm leaning
in a specific direction, I run into a challenge. Keeping in mind I've had a
string of bad luck with our regular car getting wrecked while we were in Fburg
and some other realted issues have me kinda strapped for now, so cost is a huge
factor. Time is only a factor because I miss my bus, AND IT'S CAMPING SEASON! I
know I can search the web, but honestly I'm a bit frustrated so I'm hoping you
guys can help, and I value your input.
Option A) How much can I expect to pay to have my tranny rebuilt locally,
stock, if I drag it to them with the redux boxes intact. I don't have the
pullers to get the bearings off to get the axles off. With Graffeo out of the
mix, who? And who close to Dallas? I have no truck or big car to move this
thing with. I can get help, but wouldn't want to ask them to go too far.
Option B) I have a small nut drum to drum, I'm told is good, I can slip in
there for now until my funds get in better shape. It's got a rusted nut in the
redux housing that so far won't budge. Back to that I have no way to remove the
housing to stick another on there if I could.
Option C) How much and to what lengths would I have to go to to put in a
straight axle kit and do away with the boxes? I don't want to do this, and if I
do, the bus will be down for awhile, especially if it would require any more
than just the tranny axles and drop spindles.
I'm taking a deep breath now...
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