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RAGIN68 · 05-17-2002, 01:18 PM

Has anyone bought from them and what luck have they had with them.. For that matter, any 700r4

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68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

busterwivell · 05-17-2002, 01:23 PM

You will see some bashing of the 700R4 on this site, but personally, I had one put in my Studebaker wagon and I LOVE it. I want to get onefor my truck. Just remember 2 things.....1. There is no such thing as too much tranny cooler, and.....2. have the installation checked by a pro. If it isn't adjusted right, you'll burn it up.

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56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon
66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed
71 C30 Longhorn
86 Monte Carlo SS
96 Tahoe

RAGIN68 · 05-17-2002, 01:32 PM

it seems that if I would have read down the page a little,most of my answers would have been answered

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68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

Pops · 05-17-2002, 01:37 PM

I bought one from Boe Tie. It lasted aprox 2500 miles.

RAGIN68 · 05-17-2002, 01:45 PM

did they honor the wa?rranty

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68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

**Smitty** · 05-17-2002, 02:06 PM

I bought mine from BowTie and have 20+ thou. on it and haven't any problems. Lots of cooler and follow all the directions from them and I doubt you'll have any problem.

Big69C20 Toy · 05-17-2002, 02:12 PM

I talked to Steve Holmes at Bow tie about putting a 700 behind my BB. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and very nice guy. He said a 700r4 is a good tranny but cannot stand any heat, they burn up and then they die. He said a good tranny cooler is needed but also gotta make sure everything is running right or it'll burn up before the cooler even comes into play. He told me he's done lots of the conversions for our trucks and i even questioned him on another vehicle i had that has a 4l60e (electronic 700r4) and he gave me some good insight on that truck as well.

I know JET is down here in long beach and Bow tie is about equal distance NE where as JET is SE from me. I dont have any experience with JET yet but i'll find out sometime. I'll eventually convert my truck to OD jsut gotta find the money...

I know many people with 700's that blew them up (i've destroyed 3) and others that had em last forever. Steve just told me that if they stay cool and have a few minor mods they can last a long time. IF you buy one from them get a nice built one and it should last i think.
Good luck
Greg

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220 on AIM.

Located in Beautiful Southern Cali or Michigan when i'm at school.

68 Suburban · 05-17-2002, 02:16 PM

Find a Gear Vendors Overdrive and be $$$ ahead and not have the problem that you can have with a 700r4.

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busterwivell · 05-17-2002, 04:02 PM

Anyone need a used gearvenders?

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SCOTI · 05-17-2002, 05:01 PM

Why are you selling?
How much?
What's its condition?

05-17-2002, 01:18 PM	#1
RAGIN68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 28	Bowtie 700r4 Transmission Has anyone bought from them and what luck have they had with them.. For that matter, any 700r4 ------------------ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs __________________ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/????.... 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

05-17-2002, 01:23 PM	#2
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	You will see some bashing of the 700R4 on this site, but personally, I had one put in my Studebaker wagon and I LOVE it. I want to get onefor my truck. Just remember 2 things.....1. There is no such thing as too much tranny cooler, and.....2. have the installation checked by a pro. If it isn't adjusted right, you'll burn it up. ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-17-2002, 01:32 PM	#3
RAGIN68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 28	it seems that if I would have read down the page a little,most of my answers would have been answered ------------------ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs __________________ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/????.... 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

05-17-2002, 01:37 PM	#4
Pops Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Torrance, Calif. Posts: 36	I bought one from Boe Tie. It lasted aprox 2500 miles. __________________ 67 long bed step side/future fuel injected 502 73 Cheyenne super20/ fuel injected 454

05-17-2002, 01:45 PM	#5
RAGIN68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 28	did they honor the wa?rranty ------------------ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/??? 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs __________________ 68GMC SWB Gound-up restoration,350/700R4/????.... 2002 3/4 HD for a daily driver. Can't get away from the GMs

05-17-2002, 02:06 PM	#6
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,100	I bought mine from BowTie and have 20+ thou. on it and haven't any problems. Lots of cooler and follow all the directions from them and I doubt you'll have any problem. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

05-17-2002, 02:12 PM	#7
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I talked to Steve Holmes at Bow tie about putting a 700 behind my BB. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and very nice guy. He said a 700r4 is a good tranny but cannot stand any heat, they burn up and then they die. He said a good tranny cooler is needed but also gotta make sure everything is running right or it'll burn up before the cooler even comes into play. He told me he's done lots of the conversions for our trucks and i even questioned him on another vehicle i had that has a 4l60e (electronic 700r4) and he gave me some good insight on that truck as well. I know JET is down here in long beach and Bow tie is about equal distance NE where as JET is SE from me. I dont have any experience with JET yet but i'll find out sometime. I'll eventually convert my truck to OD jsut gotta find the money... I know many people with 700's that blew them up (i've destroyed 3) and others that had em last forever. Steve just told me that if they stay cool and have a few minor mods they can last a long time. IF you buy one from them get a nice built one and it should last i think. Good luck Greg ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 on AIM. Located in Beautiful Southern Cali or Michigan when i'm at school. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

05-17-2002, 02:16 PM	#8
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Find a Gear Vendors Overdrive and be $$$ ahead and not have the problem that you can have with a 700r4. ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST, Sold to Fine69 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 1960 Lakewood Travel Trailer 1963 Ford Falcon Wagon, Still For Sale Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door.Click Here to see the two pieces I need. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-17-2002, 04:02 PM	#9
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Anyone need a used gearvenders? ------------------ 56 Studebaker 2 dr Wagon 66 Chevelle 2 dr 4 speed 71 C30 Longhorn 86 Monte Carlo SS 96 Tahoe __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

05-17-2002, 05:01 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,907	Why are you selling? How much? What's its condition? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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