That's correct. The man speaks the truth (about the ring flipping). Seen it done first hand. w.wood wrote: > Rob, > > Kelly can rebuild it for you at the Texas Bug stop as well. He's done > three transaxles (barndoor, bug and 64-67 big nut style) it's around > $700 drum to drum > > Here's the rub. You can use any *any* bug middle section and just > flip the Ring and Pinion side to side. > > I'll forward info later. > > > > On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > <mailto:eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > > Have a look see at these pictures and if this helps you: > http://www.woodallweb.com/gallery/main.php/v/album03/Bus_RGB_Rebuild/ > FYI, I didn't take these pictures. This is what I used to do the > rebuild on mine. > > > wuzmop@xxxxxxx <mailto:wuzmop@xxxxxxx> wrote: >> Can you describe it for me as if I'm a bonehead? The things I've >> looked up imply I need a bearing puller but if you can tell me >> how to get the axles off without that it would go along way in >> solving my dilemma! >> >> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> *From*: Eric Woodall >> *Date*: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:58:39 -0500 >> *To*: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <mailto:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> *Subject*: [tcb] Re: Fun with Redux Boxes >> I was able to get my reduction boxes off of the transaxle without >> a press. >> Do you mean you need a press to rebuild the redution boxes? >> You could remove the axles and the axle tubes and then take your >> transaxle center section that place that Sammie uses in Longview. >> This might work right? >> >> wuzmop@xxxxxxx <mailto:wuzmop@xxxxxxx> wrote: >>> 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... >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant >>> savings! >>> >>> <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221972443x1201442012/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214819441%3B36680237%3Bi> >>> >> > > > > > -- > My Email Moniker > http://www.findinternettv.com/Video,item,1570570433.aspx