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Newc · 09-25-2012, 02:29 PM

Even in the Portland OR area, I can't find a shop that can remember how to rebuild a '53 automatic! Any suggestions for a local solution? The reverse band has no material left and the drum is scored. Thanks Newc

Stenny · 09-25-2012, 02:46 PM

Talk to Leo at Master Transmission on Lombard St. in St. Johns. If he is not available, look elsewhere.

TJ · 09-25-2012, 08:54 PM

Might check with Gene Benson at Flat-O-Products in Salem. He does the C-4 to a flathead adaption and has been in the transmission business for a long time. He may be able to do it or know someone who can. You might also check with Dale Matthews at Memory Lane Motors on Holgate Ave. Dale sells a lot of early Ford V-8's and may have someone he uses to make repairs on them.

lesbliss · 09-25-2012, 10:41 PM

Canby transmission on 99 in Canby,OR did exceloent work on my 51 Mercamatic.

Les Bliss

Newc · 09-28-2012, 02:26 PM

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09-25-2012, 02:29 PM	#1
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,912	51-53 Autotransmission rebuild? Even in the Portland OR area, I can't find a shop that can remember how to rebuild a '53 automatic! Any suggestions for a local solution? The reverse band has no material left and the drum is scored. Thanks Newc

09-25-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
Stenny Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 58	Re: 51-53 Autotransmission rebuild? Talk to Leo at Master Transmission on Lombard St. in St. Johns. If he is not available, look elsewhere.

09-25-2012, 08:54 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 51-53 Autotransmission rebuild? Might check with Gene Benson at Flat-O-Products in Salem. He does the C-4 to a flathead adaption and has been in the transmission business for a long time. He may be able to do it or know someone who can. You might also check with Dale Matthews at Memory Lane Motors on Holgate Ave. Dale sells a lot of early Ford V-8's and may have someone he uses to make repairs on them. Last edited by TJ; 09-25-2012 at 08:57 PM. Reason: add info

09-25-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
lesbliss Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Henderson,NV Posts: 56	Re: 51-53 Autotransmission rebuild? Canby transmission on 99 in Canby,OR did exceloent work on my 51 Mercamatic. Les Bliss

09-28-2012, 02:26 PM	#5
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,912	Re: 51-53 Autotransmission rebuild? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks to all the local fellows; Newc