727 Transmission rebuild question

[gasoline_24]

I am restoring a 68 Charger R/T and am about 18 mos. from completion.  I have found a place that will go through my transmission and completely rebuild the internals and paint the exterior for around $500.  I was happy with the price, but was unsure if I should do it now or wait until I am ready to install the drivetrain.  If I do have it done now any suggestions on how I should store it?  I would also not be able to test it until it was in the car.  Just looking for any ideas.

[willille]

Well  if they rebuild it now and you install it 18 months from now and there is a problem you might run into warranty issues.

[375instroke]

Don't paint it.

[charger2fast4u]

will this place still have it rebuilt for $500 18 months from now if so i would hold off until your almost done your restoration just incase it doesnt work when you put it in or breaks after a short time or any other incidents also does it come with any kind of warranty

[gasoline_24]

You recommend not painting?  Won't it look more factory this way?  How have others done theirs?  I believe it has a one year warranty, but I will check on that.  What are your thoughts on the cost of the rebuild?  Is this a reasonable amount.  I thought it sounded in line with what I have read on here and other sites.

[John_Kunkel]

I paint them to seal the pores in the casting, that makes them easier to keep clean. Krylon "Dull Aluminum" looks kinda like bare aluminum.

[Hot_Rodder]

I would hold off from the rebuild, mainly b/c of warranty issues....

[375instroke]

They were unpainted originally.  Most shops that paint their transmissions just rattle bomb the whole thing with bright silver.

[41husk]

I would see what they do as far as painting the tranny.  If they are just going to clean and spray it, you can do it yourself.  To have a 727 rebuilt at a shop near me is $375, but they don't paint it.  For $125 I can paint it myself