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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | I agree with many of the comments.
I guess if someone here wants to estimate what a shop would estimate..............what's that worth?
Most would not want to guaranty anything when using someone else's parts. So if there is a problem, you will fight with them and they will say we told you we don't guaranty. Just find a guy like yourself who does it part time and does have time and space. If you take it to a shop, you may not see it for two years and the "estimate" will definitely double because you are a hostage.
Orrrrrrrrrrrr............
This is a 100% DIY Website and that is a 100% DIY job. Many here have done all that you mention to the era of truck you mention. The shop has not done any. None of it is difficult especially with advice from Stovebolt. Buying a cherry picker and a few gaskets and clutch is 99% cheaper than a shop. Surely you have time to go to his house once in a while to direct him.
I am definitely not bad mouthing mechanics, they are valuable people. But shops? well............
If the truck is at his house and the motor and trans are at his house, I guess he has the space.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
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