Transmission help/advice requested...

Granny

Granny

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Cabarrus County (Rimertown)
Those who know me, know I have a '92 Dodge 12-valve w/A-518 automatic OD transmission. This morning I dropped the transmission pan to change the oil & filter. What I found laying in the bottom of the pan were some very nice-sized pieces of clutch material. I assume the material to be from bands as the pieces are curved

So... realizing that it's time for a rebuild I need to know who to take it to within a decent driving distance from the Concord/Salisbury area. I have had prior experience with Poole so that option is out for me. Right now I am leaning toward Frank Patterson in Concord. Recommendations please.
 
Don, for advice, I've been turning to Lee, but he is in Raleigh [I believe]. A local, Charlotte shop was recently recommended to me, but I don't know them. It's "Big Jims", on S.Blvd & 485, Charlotte/ Pineville. Jim & his #1 guy, Mike, are members of NC4x4.
I'm sure more members, will chime in!
 
I have been gone all weekend. I loaded up Granny 2 and hauled her to URE for CNC's Fall Bash. No problems, and if I hadn't pulled the pan, and saw the friction material, I would not even suspect anything was wrong. I talked to David Minton on Friday afternoon. He said he would talk to the person who does his transmission work and get back with me. I think highly of David and I completely trust him so if this works out I will be very comfortable with having his guy take care of it for me.

Thanks Rodney and Tom! If it doesn't work out with David I may take your reference as my plan-B. Appreciate ya! :beer:

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Talk to rick on monday (autozone bucket o chicken rick) and his guys name over here in ktown. He is supposed to be one of the best around.
 
David (3DCrawler) called me back this morning and has me fixed up. I will be taking the truck up to him this week. ThanX to all who responded! :beer:
 
braxton357 said:
Who is going to do the work?
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You posted on Tuesday... sorry, I just now noticed it. :eek:ops:

I do not know the shop that is going to do the work. I went to Minton's Automotive (3DCrawler) in Granite Falls. I have known David for several years. If there ever was a true "stand-up guy", David is that person. David recommended to me a local builder that he uses. His word that the man does good work was all I need to hear. :)
 
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