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Nov 15, 2004 | 04:39 PM

Bryan8412_2

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Just spent $3731.23 today...

Tremec GM TKO-500 $1,690.00
Spicer C6 slip yoke $69.00
Polyurethane transmission mount $30.00
Corvette speedometer cable kit $145.00
McLeod 12" dual performance kit for use w/GM bellhousing
(disc-260873, pres. plate-360820, TO bearing-16010) $416.00
McLeod roller pilot bearing $34.00
McLeod clutch fork $47.00
McLeod adjustable ball stud $40.00
Custom TKO crossmember bracket $125.00
Hydraulic clutch slave cylinder $132.00
Hydraulic clutch master cylinder $117.00
Transmission Shipping $95.00
Shipping - (clutch kit) $20.00

Bolts, Starter $2.55
SWITCH $18.94
Actuator, left $140.55
Actuator, right $140.55
Module Assembly $90.59
Dipstick $7.16
Dipstick Tube $6.01
Oil Primer tool $25.30
PMGR Starter $197.16
SHIPPING: $132.22

Post something to cheer me up

Bry

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:42 PM

wcsinx

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Why sad? You'll be happy as a pig in s#@t once you get it all together!

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:47 PM

page62

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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas

There's something unhappy about all this? To me, the only unhappy time is the waiting period while the stuff rides around the country in a Big Brown Truck. But once it gets there, it's just like Christmas!

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:47 PM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan8412_2

Just spent $3731.23 today...

Post something to cheer me up

Bry

just think all of the rest of think this was a good move!!! just hide the reciepts from your wife, sneak it into the garage... and promise not buy to anything big (over 3K) for the next 6 months....i t works great for Me

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:50 PM

Jughead

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Originally Posted by Bryan8412_2

Post something to cheer me up

Bry

Okay.....

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:53 PM

Jughead

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From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...

St. Jude Donor '09

This will really shock you back to reality.

Nov 15, 2004 | 04:56 PM

Eddie 70

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When it is all installed it is going to make a great improvement in the drivability or your vette. Keep us updated on your progress when it arrives.

Nov 15, 2004 | 05:01 PM

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Nov 15, 2004 | 05:02 PM

Bryan8412_2

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bob: thankfully single and not married here, and I definently can't keep that promise as I have alot more to get

(Hpipe, mufflers, fuel pump, radiator, fiberglass front end/rear end, paint job, new hood and others Im forgetting).

jughead:

not exactly lol especially because I probably wasn't alive when that picture was taken... and the second picture what the he11??? He must drive a vette to swing that girl

eddie: definently will do. I'm tearing down the front suspension today so it will be a bare frame for sandblasting, por-15 then downhill from there, reassembly!!

Bry

Nov 15, 2004 | 05:03 PM

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yellow 72

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St. Jude Donor '09

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Nov 18, 2004 | 11:43 AM

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chevyguy75

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Where did you get your tranny package?

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Originally Posted by Bryan8412_2

Bry

I have a 69 Camaro w/4spd and want to swap to 5 speed. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Where did you get your parts?

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:16 PM

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This'll cheer you up...

$3731 and you're not done yet.

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:24 PM

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From: Scottsdale Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by CGGorman

This'll cheer you up...

$3731 and you're not done yet.

Correction: $3731 and you'll never be done!

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:55 PM

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CGGorman

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Don't I know it! I'm at about $18,000 (not including the car!) and still can't drive the thing 'cause the brakes are S H O T...That's another $600... I'm sure my story is similar to many others here. We should be thankful that we CAN spend 4-5 digits on parts to keep our cars on the road.

$3700 isn't so bad, is it?

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:57 PM

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AGVI

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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CGGorman

We should be thankful that we CAN spend 4-5 digits on parts to keep our cars on the road.

Nov 18, 2004 | 12:58 PM

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LFZ

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From: Lake Norman NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jughead

This will really shock you back to reality.

boy thats funny....funny because its true sometimes

Nov 18, 2004 | 01:10 PM

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Marks69BB

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From: NC USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyguy75

I have a 69 Camaro w/4spd and want to swap to 5 speed. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Where did you get your parts?

If I were you, I'd check with Keisler who modifies the Tremec to fit vettes (and I think Camaros too) without cutting tranny tunnel or console since it puts a stock looking shifter in the stock position. Probably run you about $3k though. Do a search on this forum for info and a link to their website.

Nov 18, 2004 | 02:13 PM

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chevyguy75

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I have also heard of a company called Classic Chevy 5 speed that has decent pricing. Has anyone here heard of them?

Nov 18, 2004 | 03:09 PM

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Bryan8412_2

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That's who I ordered from. You can see all the parts I got: complete auto>man kit save the pedals and I'm getting my driveshaft shortened or they can supply one. Hydraulic clutch setup too

They just called yesterday and suprised me: Tremec sent them a shipment and I should have mine monday (ordered this monday). The only catch so far is that the offset shifter to get it to pop up in the stock location is being fabricated and will ship out Jan 1 of next year so I may be twirling my thumbs for a couple weeks but at least it will give me time to save up for the body work

Bry

PS: Their knowledge and customer service was great!