65 Tranny Transplant

[Donald T.]

My otherwise numbers matching 65 has had a tranny transplant from a 64 I would like to replace it with a correct restamped unit. I checked with 4 speeds by Darrell and he wants $1200 with exchange. That price just seems out of line to me. Any recommendations on sources and what would be a fair price to pay?

Thanks!

[Patrick H.]

Re: 65 Tranny Transplant

Don,

Since even in judging you can't tell the difference, I'd just lay low if I were you and see if you can someday find one that is correct if you really want to do so. I suspect you will find them for about $400-500, then consider if you want to rebuild it since you have it out anyway. It be $200-300 for the rebuild parts if you do it yourself, and twice for the total if someone else does it. So you can see how Darrell arrives at his price.

I rebuilt mine in my 71 and it's far easier than an engine.

Patrick