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By oldcarmark - 11 Years Ago
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I have been looking for an alternative to rebuilding my Fordomatic which has been giving problems until it warms up.As suggested on this Forum likely seals etc getting hard from age.I located a rebuilt Fordomatic which was done 8 Years ago and never installed.Been sitting on a Dolly in the guys Garage.He says it cost him $1200 8 Years ago.He has been dropping the Price due to no interest until now where its priced at $400.00 including Convertor.Is this worth a gamble for that price or should I be concerned because it has been sitting for 8 Years?Opinions?Thanks.He also has a complete 292 sitting in his Garage.He owns a 56 Customline 4dr(Standard Transmission)..
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By paul2748 - 11 Years Ago
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Have you considered going to another trans, such as a C4 or maybe an AOD? I put a C4 in my 56 Bird and am very happy with it. I used the stock downshift mechanism (with some modification to connect it to the C4).
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By oldcarmark - 11 Years Ago
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I did consider it Paul but in the end I dont have the time or money to do that.I would still need to find another good Transmission to start with.Thanks
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By Lou - 11 Years Ago
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It's a new rebuilt that never been run with converter for $400? What is the problem here? If you don't buy it give me the guys phone number, I know where there is a really nice 56 Ford Fairlane sedan for 4 grand that needs a trans.
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By Pete 55Tbird - 11 Years Ago
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Mark. If it has the converter and the transmission seems to be rebuilt and you get to pull the pan to do a visual check. Then GO FOR IT. Pete
PS Ask to see the receipt for the re-build.
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By oldcarmark - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks Guy's.Going to pickup this Saturday.Hopefully one man's loss is my gain(I hope).
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By kansas - 11 Years Ago
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I have a good 1955 fordmatic which was rebuild 1990 but only has 9k on it I replace it with a AOD 2 years ago There was no leaks and it ran fine when I remove it/I don't know were you live/ Im in Topeka Ks No money needs to change hands till after you have installed it and have driven it for a month or so
If it runs good for you then mail me a check for $400 if it doesn't then scarp it and put the money in your pocket
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By oldcarmark - 11 Years Ago
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Its a LOOOOOOONNNNNGGGGG way to Canada.Thanks for the offer.Maybe Lou will be interested.
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By Canadian Hot Rodder - 11 Years Ago
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Have you thought about going FMX???? Before I changed my 56 over to a 5 speed I ran an FMX. Far better transmission than the "Slush-O-Matic" and a true liquid cooled piece. Not to mention, practically a straight bolt in with only minor mods (even looks stock) and a LOT better performance!!!!
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By 2721955meteor - 11 Years Ago
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re the 55 56fordomatics these wher good transmitions if rebuilt properly,and setup the corect way. it was easey to get low in drive and they in my experiance could handel a 312.55 56 still had air cooled torqu a slight neg. but torques came apart and could be worked on easly. so i say buy the rebuild with being sure it was rebuilt
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By oldcarmark - 11 Years Ago
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The later 56's had liquid cooled Transmissions.The Air cooled were leftover 55 Parts.Just like the 2 Tooth Sector Shaft Steering Boxes.
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