BTS appointment is set
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Molon Labe
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BTS appointment is set
I finally made an appointment with BTS 
Almost a year ago I blew my original trans at around 240k, after a "local" rebuild, two months down, three transmissions, and $2500 I was back on the road with what I believe is just a spray painted junkyard trans.
Anyhow..., this trans has a little slip in OD, and I'm able to make it shudder in first and second if I pour too much coal to her with a load behind me.
This time I refuse to let some local shop give me the run around. I called Brian today and set my date for aug 4th.
I think Jason (skyskijason) worded it best when he said "its the ultimate peace of mind"
Now I just have to wait two long months...
Almost a year ago I blew my original trans at around 240k, after a "local" rebuild, two months down, three transmissions, and $2500 I was back on the road with what I believe is just a spray painted junkyard trans.
Anyhow..., this trans has a little slip in OD, and I'm able to make it shudder in first and second if I pour too much coal to her with a load behind me.
This time I refuse to let some local shop give me the run around. I called Brian today and set my date for aug 4th.
I think Jason (skyskijason) worded it best when he said "its the ultimate peace of mind"
Now I just have to wait two long months...
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Any chance of getting something from the transmission rebuilder for warranty? You went through hell with that ordeal and should get something for the short life of the rebuild. Is Brian going to rebuild the one you have or build you a different one?
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And I have an appointment for Aug. 5th. 
The Florida boys are going to have a two day transmission party. I imagine that there might be a cold one or two consumed in celebration. Hmmmm, I wonder if they have enough beer in Lead Hill........
The Florida boys are going to have a two day transmission party. I imagine that there might be a cold one or two consumed in celebration. Hmmmm, I wonder if they have enough beer in Lead Hill........
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
I dont want him near my truck anyhow.
Brian is going to rebuild mine. I dont think there are too many parts he reuses other than the case?
I'm meeting Kent (sheldon plankton) there also, his truck goes under the knife on the day after mine. I'm curious to compare the wear on our transmissions. He has 230+ on his original, and Mine "allegedly" has just under 20k. We'll see...
There you are Kent....we posted at the same time.
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Molon Labe
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I'll bring a cooler full of Yuengling light. Not sure if they sell it in AR.
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Great luck with your build Frank,
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If you have a camper, there is a Corp of Engineers Campground about two miles from Brians shop. Great place to camp and there is a boat dock/ramp where you can put in on there if you like to fish.
Congrats on both of your new trannies.
You may want to watch that lovily lady behind the desk.........
(the wife thought that I was watching to closily) There was a stray puppy running around there and she tried to give it to one of my kids as a 'parting gift' for coming in....
Congrats on both of your new trannies.
You may want to watch that lovily lady behind the desk.........
(the wife thought that I was watching to closily) There was a stray puppy running around there and she tried to give it to one of my kids as a 'parting gift' for coming in....
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Woooooohooooo!! If I'm still here in Tulsa (very likely) I'll try to come visit ya in Lead Hill. Im gonna try to get over there before then and do some skiing on that lake Brian likes so much.
I need the right shift plate for these tires, it shifts too hard compared to the 325/60/18's that were on it whem Brian built my trans. He told me it would do that when i told him i was going back to 285's - but i thought id like it. Not! Its like bass - a little extra is ok for some songs, but its kinda annoying 'all the time'...
I need the right shift plate for these tires, it shifts too hard compared to the 325/60/18's that were on it whem Brian built my trans. He told me it would do that when i told him i was going back to 285's - but i thought id like it. Not! Its like bass - a little extra is ok for some songs, but its kinda annoying 'all the time'...
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
If you have a camper, there is a Corp of Engineers Campground about two miles from Brians shop. Great place to camp and there is a boat dock/ramp where you can put in on there if you like to fish.
Congrats on both of your new trannies.
You may want to watch that lovily lady behind the desk......... (the wife thought that I was watching to closily) There was a stray puppy running around there and she tried to give it to one of my kids as a 'parting gift' for coming in....
Congrats on both of your new trannies.
You may want to watch that lovily lady behind the desk.........
(the wife thought that I was watching to closily) There was a stray puppy running around there and she tried to give it to one of my kids as a 'parting gift' for coming in....
Woooooohooooo!! If I'm still here in Tulsa (very likely) I'll try to come visit ya in Lead Hill. Im gonna try to get over there before then and do some skiing on that lake Brian likes so much.
I need the right shift plate for these tires, it shifts too hard compared to the 325/60/18's that were on it whem Brian built my trans. He told me it would do that when i told him i was going back to 285's - but i thought id like it. Not! Its like bass - a little extra is ok for some songs, but its kinda annoying 'all the time'...
I need the right shift plate for these tires, it shifts too hard compared to the 325/60/18's that were on it whem Brian built my trans. He told me it would do that when i told him i was going back to 285's - but i thought id like it. Not! Its like bass - a little extra is ok for some songs, but its kinda annoying 'all the time'...
I can finally see the light..
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From: Pea Ridge, AR
Great to hear Frank, Hopefully it works great for you for years to come. FYI, I believe Lead Hill is in a Dry county, if you were looking to purchase alcohol, I'm only about 1 1/2 hours away from Lead Hill and would love to meet all of you, maybe we'll have to have a trans building GTG, I know Jason has seen them, but I'd love to watch for when my day comes.
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
Great to hear Frank, Hopefully it works great for you for years to come. FYI, I believe Lead Hill is in a Dry county, if you were looking to purchase alcohol, I'm only about 1 1/2 hours away from Lead Hill and would love to meet all of you, maybe we'll have to have a trans building GTG, I know Jason has seen them, but I'd love to watch for when my day comes.
I'm game