Muncie M20 price ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KEH · 07-28-2005, 05:47 PM

Is $850 a good price for a rebuilt Muncie M20? Thanks

motocrosschump · 07-28-2005, 05:56 PM

if you know its truley rebuilt its a good price

cdowns · 07-28-2005, 06:25 PM

a quality rebuild yes it's a decent price not a steal./// a teenager with a cresent wrench and a can of spray paint it's a rip

KEH · 07-28-2005, 06:25 PM

That is my concern too. I would be buying it from a trans shop owner. He said he can get it for $650 and will need to put $200 in it. Does that sound about right?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-28-2005, 09:01 PM

I am not sure what you can do to a Muncie for $200. A rebuild kit is around $165 which does not include any gears or housing parts. The last M-20 that I owned, had to have $450 worth of parts and it shifted good. (Had a small noise in it which turned out to be a chipped cluster gear).

My advise is to be careful of what you buy.

Jim

hotrodmtodd · 07-28-2005, 11:02 PM

Sounds like an E-BAY price to me! Most of the ones I've seen have been in the 5s & 6s. I guess the days of reasonable Muncies have become ANOTHER
E-bay casualty! Shame. I have several SM465s that you could have one of if you want to come to PA to get it. Sure would be alot cheaper, even with gas at $2.25+. Take care, Mike

arkracing · 07-28-2005, 11:15 PM

Well you can buy and all new M22 RockCrusher - including a new case for around $2000 so $850 isn't all that bad. I would rather just buy a new one.

what is it going in? your truck or something that needs a M20- like a numbers chevelle or camaro???

KEH · 07-28-2005, 11:28 PM

Going in my truck to replace the Saginaw that has needs rebuilding after a number of times. I don't race it but I want it to hold up.

chip46wis · 07-29-2005, 07:15 AM

WOW!!!! give me the good old days when the local salvage yard sold them for $100---with a Hurst shifter on them-----

69 longhorn · 07-29-2005, 09:54 AM

Those old Muncie gearboxes were tough, but IMO , they arent worth the money guys want for them now. If you look in Summit racing , or Jegs you can get a new T-10 4 spd (was borgwarner, now Richmond) for around $1350. you will also have a lot more choices on gear ratios! IMO, in a heavy truck, you will like a 2.88 1st gear to get her rolling. its more money.....but its all new,& also a tough trans........

L

07-28-2005, 05:47 PM	#1
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Muncie M20 price ? Is $850 a good price for a rebuilt Muncie M20? Thanks __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-28-2005, 05:56 PM	#2
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	if you know its truley rebuilt its a good price __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

07-28-2005, 06:25 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	a quality rebuild yes it's a decent price not a steal./// a teenager with a cresent wrench and a can of spray paint it's a rip __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-28-2005, 06:25 PM	#4
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	That is my concern too. I would be buying it from a trans shop owner. He said he can get it for $650 and will need to put $200 in it. Does that sound about right? __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-28-2005, 11:02 PM	#6
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Ouch! Sounds like an E-BAY price to me! Most of the ones I've seen have been in the 5s & 6s. I guess the days of reasonable Muncies have become ANOTHER E-bay casualty! Shame. I have several SM465s that you could have one of if you want to come to PA to get it. Sure would be alot cheaper, even with gas at $2.25+. Take care, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

07-28-2005, 09:01 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I am not sure what you can do to a Muncie for $200. A rebuild kit is around $165 which does not include any gears or housing parts. The last M-20 that I owned, had to have $450 worth of parts and it shifted good. (Had a small noise in it which turned out to be a chipped cluster gear). My advise is to be careful of what you buy. Jim

07-28-2005, 11:15 PM	#7
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Well you can buy and all new M22 RockCrusher - including a new case for around $2000 so $850 isn't all that bad. I would rather just buy a new one. what is it going in? your truck or something that needs a M20- like a numbers chevelle or camaro??? __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

07-28-2005, 11:28 PM	#8
KEH Better late than never Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 324	Going in my truck to replace the Saginaw that has needs rebuilding after a number of times. I don't race it but I want it to hold up. __________________ 1970 C/10 SWB Stepside

07-29-2005, 07:15 AM	#9
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Muncie WOW!!!! give me the good old days when the local salvage yard sold them for $100---with a Hurst shifter on them-----

07-29-2005, 09:54 AM	#10
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Those old Muncie gearboxes were tough, but IMO , they arent worth the money guys want for them now. If you look in Summit racing , or Jegs you can get a new T-10 4 spd (was borgwarner, now Richmond) for around $1350. you will also have a lot more choices on gear ratios! IMO, in a heavy truck, you will like a 2.88 1st gear to get her rolling. its more money.....but its all new,& also a tough trans........ L __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

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