1958 Speedster transmission rebuild

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Jerry Carpenter
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1958 Speedster transmission rebuild

#1 Post by Jerry Carpenter »

Looking for a Transmission/rebuild for my 1958 Speedster. Any recommendations out there> Live in Southwest Missouri, Zim's? Also good reliable installer the midwest?

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Al is good so is Vic, It's racing season but give vic a call
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Not uncommon to see a car at 356 enterprises for Vic to do it all, remove,rebuild and reinstall. As mentioned it is racing season though. Not a bad way to do it though if you don't have a mechanic with 356 knowledge near you.
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Thanks guys. Contact info please?

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Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.....

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#6 Post by Doug McDonnell »

If you can't wait for Vic another option is Eric Wills https://www.willswerks.com
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#7 Post by Jim Clement »

anyone had experience good or bad with Rancho Transmissions from Fullerton ???

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Eric rebuilt the transmission in my Speedster and I'm delighted with the results.
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