Author Topic: Need opinion on $$.... (Read 413 times)

AzPete · « **on:** November, 18, 2008, 02:56:00 PM »

...that this shop wants for a third member/chunk. They have a used 8" in the heavy duty case, 2.79 - 3.00 gears out of a '67 Mustang. Inside looks un-touched. No gear wear is evident. Installed with a warranty, they want $650.00. What do you all think of the price? I need a change for mine but just have to wait for the posi unit till next year most likely.

monkeystash · « **Reply #1 on:** November, 18, 2008, 03:21:13 PM »

Pete, just for comparison, I recently bought a good original open 2.79 '67-up 8" chunk off ebay for $35.

napaguy · « **Reply #2 on:** November, 18, 2008, 03:49:51 PM »

Pete,
IMHO thats way high.

daveSanborn · « **Reply #3 on:** November, 18, 2008, 04:10:40 PM »

Pete,

While you're inspecting the center section, lift it up and start flipping it over in your hands.... it's awkward because it'll be heavy...... all of a sudden, "accidentally" drop it on the owners foot and say.... "oops, no thanks you crazy-a$$ crackhead!"

Forum member Tarafied just picked up that junker '67 and would probably part with the open 2.79-3.00 center section for less than $50. A $4 gasket, three quarts of 90wt. and a few hours of elbow grease could save you about $550.

AzPete · « **Reply #4 on:** November, 18, 2008, 06:23:45 PM »

I tried to figure where he was getting the value at and just cannot see it. Even if it was a rebuilt unit, it still seems high. Guess I will keep looking.