Dang, My secret's out. Now I'll have to fight the flood of Tucson
immigrants for proper housing and a shelter for poor Huxley and Tiny
Tim!
Joe
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Tue, 20 Oct 1998, Ken Bertschy wrote:
>
> > Brian wrote:
>
> > ...How much is a 1500 engine and 4spd trans worth?....
>
> > Ken replied:
> >
> > As a veteran used Spit tranny buyer (I've bought three) I can honestly say
> > that a used 77 Spit tranny goes for $500.00, minimum, at least in Tucson...
>
> Dang, that's it. Pack yer bags, Maude, we're a movin' to Tucson. Wish I'd
> a'knowed that sooner.... ;-)
>
> In all honesty, that does seem a bit high, at least from my Northeast U.S.
> perspective. I've sold at least one for no more than $125, and I know
> there is at least one very reputable vendor in the UK who can UPS a
> rebuilt gearbox to your door in the U.S. for a total cost not approaching
> $500.
>
> Throw in OD and one MIGHT be then approaching the $500 mark, though...
>
> How is it in other areas of the U.S., fellow SC gearbox fans?
>
> --Andy
>
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