Don,
Since you are adding an o/d (a wise move IHO), you have departed from
originality and matching transmission #s would seem to be a moot point
in concourse judging. If you are planning in seriously competing at the
concourse level I would advise against adding o/d since you wouldn't be
driving the car that much and it would be of little benefit. However if
you plan on frequently enjoying the car on the road, add the o/d and
participate in participant's choice judging.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
I'm getting an OD and rebuilding the trans for my TR250.
I can buy a rebuilt OD and trans with a core exchange from John Esposito
for almost the same amount of money as rebuilding my own (original)
trans and adding the OD to it. I have a core -- not my own original
TR250 trans.
The difference is that if I have John rebuild my original, the numbers
will match. This is a frame off restoration. If I decide to show the
car, should I care if the trans number isn't the original one? Should I
care for some other reason?
I know about the numbers matching thing, but never hear about it when
people buy/sell -- eBay, or on this list etc.
Thanks,
Don Malling
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