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So, today my friend Eric and I started to rebuild the transmission. Last week we went to some shops in NJ and picked up all the parts. We got the transmission about 95% rebuilt today. We need to go pick up a couple of springs to finish the job.

The people that messed with the tranny last tried to modify for racing, I assume. In addition to the high stall torque converter, they welded one of the holes in the metal plate under the tranny (not sure what it's called), and replaced the spring in the accumulator piston with a wooden rod.

Now, when I say "WE" rebuilt it, I of course mean Eric did it as I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to transmissions. I helped out a little, but 95% of the work was all him.

Here are some pics of the old parts and the job in progress. The last pic is from Eric showing me how the "Park" gear stops the transmission from moving.

Oh, and that's Eric installing a bushing; it's not me.