Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 The Ford GT40 supercar and the GT500 are the only cars that Ford takes the time to stamp the last 8 of your VIN # on the side of the tranny. Some people could care less, but this has some value to me. A few people were asking me where it is located. It's next to the fill plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Is that your old tranny? Did they stamp it in the new tranny to match your vin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Is that your old tranny? Did they stamp it in the new tranny to match your vin? That is my old TUET 5800 tranny and NO it's not possible to get your VIN # stamped on a replacement TUET 8175 tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 That is my old TUET 5800 tranny and NO it's not possible to get your VIN # stamped on a replacement TUET 8175 tranny. So are you saying your new tranny does not have the VIN # stamped on it? Thanks for sharing this in great detail with photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I wonder if you could talk the mechanics into swapping that casing part onto the new unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 So are you saying your new tranny does not have the VIN # stamped on it? Thanks for sharing this in great detail with photos! Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I wonder if you could talk the mechanics into swapping that casing part onto the new unit. I don't want to bastardize my original tranny. I loaded it in my truck last night and after work today....I dropped it off to be rebuilt with new syncros and the new style input shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 How much do you suppose that tranny weighs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Your paying for it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 How much do you suppose that tranny weighs? It's all I can do to pick it up by myself and put it in the box, but I have done it several times. I bet it weighs 150 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Your paying for it yourself? The cost is not worked out. My master Tech did one of these tranny re-builds on another members car last week and he said it took him 7 hours to do it. He did say that he has a bit of a learning curve down now so it should not take him as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I didn't think you were allowed to keep the old tranny. I thought they would have to be returned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the core fee was $224. I explained that the tranny was very importand to me and that I felt it was part of the car because it had my VIN number on it. I told them that it was very importand to me that I keep a matching numbers car. I told them that I paid alot of money for this car and that the parts on the car belong to me the owner. They listened and did the right thing and let me keep it. It was not easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the core fee was $224. I explained that the tranny was very importand to me and that I felt it was part of the car because it had my VIN number on it. I told them that it was very importand to me that I keep a matching numbers car. I told them that I paid alot of money for this car and that the parts on the car belong to me the owner. They listened and did the right thing and let me keep it. It was not easy to do. Nice work Grabber. And great attention to detail. Again. All I'd really like is to be able to keep a clean desk. You're way beyond that! LOL And I've been meaning to ask, how did you get that bug in your signature? I don't see an opening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Kinda off topic but I just had the rear diff replaced and I'm sure that the date codes are off now.Anyone know about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragpack70 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Grabber, You have no idea how many times I've set the car alarm off in the middle of the night, jacking it up with light, mirror, and Silly Putty in hand, to verify some little detail in one of your posts. Sure enough, there it is, my VIN # on the side of my TUET8175 B. Of course, it is pretty much hidden from view from underneath, but there none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Thanks Grabber!!! Excellent info. Good Form. This is the kind of stuff that makes Team Shelby. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 The Ford GT40 supercar and the GT500 are the only cars that Ford takes the time to stamp the last 8 of your VIN # on the side of the tranny. Federal law states that the vin number be stamped on all transmissions not just the GT40/GT500. Take a look at whatever car or truck you currently drive. It may be hard to see but its there. Replacement parts are not required to have the vin. Steve PS- Smart thing to keep your old trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsfdiver Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 What a pain in the butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 The cost is not worked out. My master Tech did one of these tranny re-builds on another members car last week and he said it took him 7 hours to do it. He did say that he has a bit of a learning curve down now so it should not take him as long. I know that the magazines have a number of ads for performance tranny shops that claim they "bullet proof" your tranny. Would this benefit anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'm getting my babys bed ready. Nice cushy Pink pads. Should be able to sleep in there nice and comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 These are all the latest and greatest parts that just went into her. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'm getting my babys bed ready. Nice cushy Pink pads. Should be able to sleep in there nice and comfy. bite me .... Your one lucky guy Rob ! ...... Obviously those with swapped our trannies are out of luck ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 The Tech even put a condom over the lubed shaft just incase there was to much excitement ! :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'm getting my babys bed ready. Nice cushy Pink pads. Should be able to sleep in there nice and comfy. you have entirely to much free time on your hands my friend....... alass...i was not able to pri my baby away from the hard cold grips of FoMoCo after my transplant....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 My baby naked for all to see. :happy feet: It took 10 months to pull this off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 My baby naked for all to see. :happy feet: It took 10 months to pull this off. my previous comment still stands ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 She's now tucked in for a long sleep with fresh fluid, syncros, seals, bearings, input shaft and block rings. I have all documentation in the pouch that will be stored inside the tranny crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I just shut the top on her crate so she can stay warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 bite me .... Your one lucky guy Rob ! ...... Obviously those with swapped our trannies are out of luck ..... My mom tought me not to bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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