dshook69

Hello all. I live near Jackson MI. my 1972 cutlass 350 has transmission issues. It has been hard finding help. I was given a # to a shop when my regular mechanic at the gas station could not handle the olds trans. It turned out to be a dealership. they will fix the trans but it will be pricey, around $1,600.00.
can anybody point me to someone near jackson Mi that can do it cheaper/better?
would I be better off buying a new trans and having them swap it out, they said they could do that too. any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Fun71

I would find it surprising that you don't have a transmission shop nearby. AAMCO or similar should be able to easily repair or rebuild a TH350. Heck, I rebuilt the one in my 70 Supreme back in the 80s.


A quick internet search returns the following results:

Gattshall’s Transmission
Transmission Repair
224 S Mechanic St
Jackson, MI 49201
Phone number (517) 782-4675


Malco Transmissions
Transmission Repair
619 Laurence Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
Phone number (517) 787-3303


Star Transmission & Auto Repair
Auto Repair, Transmission Repair, Towing
2401 Page Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
Phone number (517) 783-1190

oldcutlass

You can also talk to the local Olds Chapter or some of the local hot rodders, they can make recommendations on who to use.

joe_padavano

Unless you care about preserving the original trans, it will likely be less expensive to just get a rebuilt TH350. This is probably the most common automatic in the world. Rebuilts are a fraction of the $1600 estimate, and frankly it isn't that hard to rebuild one yourself. The only thing to watch out for is that you need a rebuilt with a BOP bellhousing, NOT a Chevy bellhousing.

dshook69

Thanks to he last 2 posters for your input, thats the kind of advice I was looking for. NOT a lesson on google searches....

Fun71

Seriously, you're gonna slam me for answering the question that you asked?

redoldsman

We all try to make everybody feel welcome on here but after 5 posts the guy slams you for taking the time to help him out. Very unnecessary on his part.