Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:48:31 -0500
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Automatic transmission supplier?
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That sounds awesome John! And you are 2400km away from me. Same as Vancouver :) I travelled the same distance to have Atelier PK install my new canvas in Quebec. I’m starting a new movement - VanagoTourism!
Seriously though this guy sounds amazing and depending on how things go he could be my Plan B … I’m also looking for a reason to take that Amtrak car mover that I’ve read about!
Thanks
Jeff
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> On Aug 30, 2024, at 4:33 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> There is a very quiet little tranny shop very near here - Birmingham -
> Phillip Frost Transmissions - phone 205-681-5181.
> Takes in trannies from 5 surrounding states. He goes way back. He doesn't
> specialize in VW'S Particularly but sure knows what he is doing. He
> personally rebuilt a manual and an auto tranny in my Vanagons. He had them
> out of the vehicles, on the bench, and back in the vans in a day. The
> really great part was I was invited to stand on the other side of the
> bench and watch him work.
>
>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 3:45 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jeff,
>>
>> I did not have a great experience with German Transaxle. Parts
>> failed, and the gear box failed. I had my transmission out three times.
>>
>> I have a Rancho Manual in my 84 and it is working great.
>>
>> On the East Coast Matt Stedle I may be spelling it wrong, has a stellar
>> reputation. If I have transmission issues I’ll probably have hime do the
>> work. I have a working used Auto trans in reserve.
>>
>> You have to share your story!
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>>> On Aug 30, 2024, at 10:39 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> I've used Rancho twice for big jobs on my 5-speed manual. They did really
>>> good work every time and communicated well to the point that I felt like
>>> the show owner actually cared about my car. Would recommend.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Morning everyone. I’m in the market for a rebuilt automatic
>>>> transmission. Does anybody have any experience with Rancho Transaxles
>> or
>>>> German Transaxle? I don’t have a core - it’s a long story that I will
>>>> share one day!
>>>>
>>>> https://ranchotransaxles.com/vanagon-territory/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>> https://www.germantransaxle.com/product/vw-vanagon-3-speed-auto-complete-water-cooled-83-91-090/
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Jeff
>>>>
>>
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