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12-15-2010, 07:05 PM
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Location: Regina Saskatchewan
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Anyone in CANADA!
I want to do the 700R4 conversion for my 71 and was wondering if anyone could recommend a transmission shop in Saskatoon, Regina or Moose Jaw that does really good work?
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12-15-2010, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi.
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
You are the best trans guy you know.
Buy a book and do it yourself, it's way cheaper. Is it for a TH350? If so I hear they are are pretty easy to rebuild and parts are CHEAP. There is ALWAYS help here if you get stuck. Sorry but that's the best info. I can give you. .
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12-15-2010, 09:03 PM
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
Ive had Kens Transmission in Saskatoon SK do 2 700r4' s for me and a th400. 700's in my 67 and my dad's 70. both turned out very well and i was very pleased with the service.
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12-15-2010, 11:04 PM
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Location: Victoria,BC, Canada
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
I can't help you in your neck of the woods, but I went into a trans shop here in Victoria, asked how much it would be to build a 700R4 for my truck and was quoted $4500.
I didn't disguise my disgust much, normally I'm fairly polite, the next week I ordered a built up B&M TH 350 for $900 from GM. Never wear a suit when dealing with an auto shop, they think your a sucker to be fleeced.
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12-16-2010, 11:00 AM
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Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
In Saskatoon Kens, Trevors or Hub. If you know a drag racer ask them where they go. I use Kens.
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12-16-2010, 11:04 AM
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Location: Regina Saskatchewan
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
OUCH! 4500! Way to much! I think I'll call Ken's in the AM and get a ballpark!
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12-16-2010, 11:42 AM
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Location: British Columbia
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
All the transmission shops around me aren't very knowledgeable, I tried hunting down a TH400 kickdown setup and we will just say they didn't have much to offer. Granted Im sure the stuff they work on isn't usually classic, so I cut 'em some slack
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12-16-2010, 12:40 PM
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Location: Lacombe, Alberta
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
I vote do it yourself.... In the end you will feel better knowing you did it. Lots of guys on here to help if you got the time.
Good luck. Trevor
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12-16-2010, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada
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Re: Anyone in CANADA!
Bowtie overdrive is where I got my 700r4. with a special output shaft it bolts directly in place of the th350. I just moved the engine ahead to compensate for the extra length of the trans, I think it was about 13/4 inches. That way I didn't have to deal with driveshafts. I think it was $2400 delivered to the door. I got back when the Canadian dollar was 80 cents.
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