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Old 07-11-2017, 08:27 PM
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I was making phone calls looking for a AOD transmission. I can get one from JEGS but waiting to here from a couple shops on this side of the border before placing an order..
That won't be cheap. What is it going into?
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:27 PM
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Hey there Don. What is going on?
Howdy Steve.. Nothing much..

Just watching TV and chatting..
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:29 PM
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Howdy Steve.. Nothing much..

Just watching TV and chatting..
you are living the good life Don.
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:32 PM
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I am practicing for retirement if I ever make it there...LOL
 
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I am practicing for retirement if I ever make it there...LOL
It will be here before you know it and then life goes really fast!
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:35 PM
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That won't be cheap. What is it going into?
Into the pickup I just finished , the C-6 don't match up too well with the differential and changing gears in it won't be as effective as changing the transmission..
 
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It will be here before you know it and then life goes really fast!
I still have 5 years at least
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 08:40 PM
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I still have 5 years at least
Don't be so hard on yourself, 60 is a good number
 
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Into the pickup I just finished , the C-6 don't match up too well with the differential and changing gears in it won't be as effective as changing the transmission..
Well, a C-6 is a tough tranny but an AOD will be more economical.
 
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Don't be so hard on yourself, 60 is a good number
60 is an awesome number.
 
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Don't be so hard on yourself, 60 is a good number
Not as good as 30...LOL
 
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Well, a C-6 is a tough tranny but an AOD will be more economical.
Yes running 2900 rpm at 60 mph is a bit much and I'm not into racing and spinning tires...lol
 
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Not as good as 30...LOL
30 is an awesome number but waited the next 30 to do anything about it...lol
 
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I have been waiting for the awesomeness to start...LOL
 
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I have been waiting for the awesomeness to start...LOL
It's what you make it. Do you really need to wait to have a sack of money to retire? Every year brings a little less energy, the clock is ticking! Ha Ha!
 
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