I rebuilt my transmission (With a lot of Help)

[Stretch Cab]

I see several posts about transmission issues and thought I would offer some encouragement. I have owned my 36 Fordor Deluxe for about 50 years. Somewhere in the early years first gear got ground off pretty good. Chipped might be a better word. The car has been in storage until recently when I am starting a complete restoration.

Knowing first gear was bad I knew a rebuild was in order so reading posts here steered me to Vanpelt's website. I was torn between rebuilding the transmission myself or having Vanspelts do it. My wife bought me the rebuild book so I decided why not. I opened the case up according to the illustrations, ordered the parts and put it back together twice. I forgot a little tiny pin the first time. My wife paid for the parts too, Father's Day gift early!

I had to email and call Mac a few times but each time he was quick to answer and I am very happy I rebuilt the unit myself and am very pleased with Vanpelt's book, parts and help. It will be a long time before its back on the road but another big part of the puzzle is done!