My opinion: People think you have money if you're rebuilding an obsolete solenoid-less starter for some restoration project. Strictly as a general statement & not directed at you- that is more than likely a true assumption on their part.
My experience: My 55.2 12V Delco rebuild was about $55 total for all the parts; including the $17.95 starter switch and shipping. I paid an auto electric shop to clean, re-assemble, and test mine with the new parts. (I would rebuild it myself now that I understand the starter a lot better) I think my total core rebuild cost was around $87. That seems high to me now, but at the time I didn't trust I'd rebuild it right.
Where are you in AL?
Brad
