Well, update time again....
It is all done transmission-wise and back home safely. I put 100 miles or so on it yesterday running errands like picking up dogfood at the Petco and my favorite brand of malt-liquor (sparks)... I have to admit, with this new tranny, this is the ultimate commuter/grocery-go-getter.....
I got it out on the freeway also, and ran it easily up to about 70 mph as told by my gps navigator. Much faster then my previous two MV's would take me.
Now it is time to begin addressing some of the other projects I have in store for this rig - much updates to follow soon.
By the way - any MV'ers in the Pacific Northwest would be doing themselves a huge favor to check out
Pacific Powershifts in Tacoma if/when they need some expert help on any transmission/transfercase/axle work. I can't speak highly enough about Jim, Scott, Greg, and the rest of the guys there. They really did make this happen.
Not only did they build me a great transmission that takes my specific requirements and preferences into consideration, but they also drove over 200 miles to come up to the shop and inspect the install and make some very critical adjustments and checks before sending me out into the world with their hardwork and my hardspent money. Without their help, I would no doubt be dealing with this over and over again.... Seriously, they really know how to do it right.
I'm not affiliated with them in any way other then I am a very VERY satisfied customer. Seriously, I've been jerked around by a lot of companies while doing this project, and these guys treated me first-class from the beginning. First off, they let me go back into the shop and talk to the people that will be doing the work, which is something that a lot of shops don't take the time. Second, they were willing to take as long as I needed to explain and discuss the trans plan. They didn't try rushing me out. Third, their prices are really reasonable for the expertise I received. I have never recommended a company on here before, but I strongly advise all you guys to consider them if it's got gears in it, and you don't know how to do it.