C6Matt

in other news. I got my check today for the flywheel refund. The clutch check should arrive tomorrow..
No shipment info on my trans yet.

C6Matt

So is this the week? I hope so!

69VetteFla

Hope you get your tranny this week. Also, hope I get my car back today/tomorrow and like it (and get my refund for the clutch kit without a fight).

Shark Racer

Have you been charged for your trans yet? I've only had the downpayment charged so far...

C6Matt

I paid in full on march 2nd... what day did you order? any word on your delivery?

Shark Racer

Deposit 2/10, paid in full (or gave authorization to pay in full) 3/15.

qwank

I was promised a call back today. Nothing. :sigh:

69VetteFla

Daniel called me today and asked me to send the clutch kit directly to the manufacturer. I told him that he (Daniel) told me to have the shop send it to AP so they did so. Can imagine how much time is going to go buy before they give me my refund. On another note, should be picking the car up tomorrow and hoping to give a good report to all of you on the tko.

flyeri

It took 2.5 hours and the Muncie is out. Got to get the flywheel machined tomorrow and pick up a Centerforce kit. If the drive shaft comes this week I will be riding by Saturday.

C6Matt

Gwt used to that. I have NEVER gotten a foolw through on a promised returned call.

That sucks. I got my refund for my clutch today. so AP and I are square on the clutch/flywheel. I was told my trans would ship last thiuurs or friday.. no tracking, not a peep from AP.

Good luck! My auto to man switch will be a bit more involved, I'm jealous!

SLVRSHRK

Anyone get a driveshaft yet? I seem to have everything except that.

Billysvette

Thats what im waiting on.

C6Matt

Spoke with paul today. 11 tailhousings were sent out for machining 2 weeks ago, they havent gotten them back yet. Kind of confusing as my trasnsmission was suposedly shipping last thursday.. sans tailhousing? Really wondering whats going on over there. Wonder how long it will take to get my driveshaft?

69VetteFla

That sucks. I understand them not being able to control certain things but to misrepresent things to you is wrong.

flyeri

I'll call Paul tomorrow and let you know what he says. I did not go to the office today so it could be there but I never got a shipping notice.

It is all well anyway. The oil pan had to come down today for a new gasket. I got the flywheel dressed and a clutch today so that's progress. I also ordered new tunnel insullation. It was in bad shape.

Here is a quick question. Does the drive shaft come with u-joints? I can't remember.

Frogday

Mine came with u-joints at each end and the yoke installed.

C6Matt

Cool, I am willing to bet yours hasn't shipped if you didn't get a notice..

And the shaft should arrive ready to bolt in..

C6Matt

I just got notification of 126 pound package due to be delivered on friday woot!

Shark Racer

Nice. Still nooooooothing.

69VetteFla

Ok - picked up my car just now and drove it around 4 miles home (have to bring it back in the morning for some tweaking) but wanted to share my initial thoughts. Shifting is definitely something to get used to but I am sure that won't be a problem after a while. Going from 2nd to 3rd will either go to 5th by accident or you hit a wall unless you shift with the palm of your hand. I am sure after 30 or 40 shifts it will become a more natural shift (hopefully). The shifter is definitely higher and needs to be dealt with. AP told me that the top of the ball should be 6" tall from the console plate as measured on a very original '69. Mine is now 7.5" tall. Going to call AP in the morning and see what they can do about it. I don't like their solution of going with a 63-67 shifter handle which they said is I believe is 2 inches shorter because then it will be too low. Can't really provide much more feedback because I can't put some miles on the car but hopefully tomorrow will be able to do so. They replaced the AP clutch with a McLeod which feels real good and pretty close to the original. Haven't even had the damn thing on the highway yet but assuming the get the tweaks done tomorrow I will definitely have some more feedback for you guys.