Just go find another trans, they are plentiful, why mess with something like this. Most transmissions out of 1/2 tons show pretty minimal wear IMHO, a great place to start.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration