I have been in Manny's shop a number of times, and have had the priveledge
of watching him build up 3 transmissions at the same time. He is like a
whirlwind moving from one transmission to the next one repeating the
assembly steps on each unit. He has spent many years collecting the
components that only he has. He even has some parts manufactured to his
specs. He absolutely hates to be interrupted while he is working. I just
stand back, and shut up and watch.
Don't know if he makes any profit out of his work, but, that is not
the object. The object is to keep these old coaches on the road.
I have a friend here in Salem who has a transmission shop. He charges
at least 12 or 14 hundred dollars to do a TM425. But, he has a family,
home, business, hot rods, and other expenses. He doesn't work for charity,
he has to make a profit.
Reality sucks.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 9:29 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
> Years ago Manny gave a two day seminar at a GMCWS rally. I believe it was
> filmed. I don’t know who might have the video but it probably stir
> exists.. I don’t see it on the GMCES internet site.
>
> Emery Stora
>
> > On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:56 PM, Ty Hardiman via Gmclist <
> >
> > Any luck yet Richard? I didn't know this video existed. This would be a
> resource and a treasure. Manny has always been great to share his knowledge
> > but I have more than once wished there was a "425 build book" of his
> best practices. I hope someone comes out of the woodwork with the video. If
> not
> > maybe we should make another.
> > --
> > Norman, OK / August 1977 Kingsley / 403 / 3.55 / 16" / Quadrajet
> >
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