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ERIKSSON INDUSTRIES
•1 YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WTY•
1-800-388-4418Division of Wentworth Engineering
Authorized Parts Distributor
•Remanufactured Units * DYNO TESTED*•5HP30, 5HP24, 5HP19, 5HP18, 4HP24, 4HP22, 4HP18, 4HP14•Specializing in SAAB 900/9000 5SP, as well as T-37 A/T
• Hard Parts: NEW / USED / REMANUFACTURED
Soft Parts / Friction Kits / Steel Kits / Repair Manuals
• Lifetime Fluids / Rebuild Kits / Valvebody Kits
1-800-388-4418Fax: (860) 395-0047
www.erikssonindustries.com146B Elm St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475
**COMPUTERS**Transmission Control Module
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BOSCH ECMGM - Ford - Chrysler - Dodge
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8 8 8 - 2 1 7 - 4 0 7 2Autocomp Technologies, Inc.8515 N. Freeway, Houston, Texas
✔Automatic Soft Parts✔Rebuilt Standards ✔Transfer Cases
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800-578-8726 Sanford, FL
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800-725-6499417-725-6400
SHOPPER CLASSIFIED ADSGEARS Shopper advertising costs $300.00 for a one time insertion ad, (2 1/4 X 3) 2.25 X 3. Larger ads can be placed elsewhere in the magazine and are charged at comparable rates. Check or money order must accompany all orders. For information on Shopper advertising in GEARS, contact GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, or call (805) 604-2000.
StandardStandardTransmissionTransmission
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ToolsEquipmentEquipmentSuppliesSupplies
Soft PartsNew & UsedNew & UsedHard PartsHard Parts
TransferTransferCaseCase
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Next day delivery toKS OK NE SD MN IL IA MO AR
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Helping rebuilders get theHelping rebuilders get thejob done for over 33 yearsjob done for over 33 years
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SHOPPER CLASSIFIED ADSGEARS Shopper advertising costs $300.00 for a one time insertion ad, (2 1/4 X 3) 2.25 X 3. Larger ads can be placed elsewhere in the magazine and are charged at comparable rates. Check or money order must accompany all orders. For information on Shopper advertising in GEARS, contact GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, or call (805) 604-2000.
Tol l Free: 800-822-2375
• Over 1,000 in stock• New, Quality Rebuilt• Kits available to rebuild your own: Bearings/Gears/Hard PartsParts Specialists
Driveline Specialists
and
Transmissions
Axles
BMW Mercedes-Benz Audi
Remanufactured toPerfection
Hundreds of Transmissions in-stock.
Immediate installation available.
2 year unlimited warranty.
Dyno-tested.
Remanufactured torque converter included.
Toll free 800 - 372 - TRANS
1331 Rollins Road • Burlingame, CA 94010tel 650 - 348 - 3990 fax 650 - 348 - 3019 www.partsbyweller.com
GEARSGEARSTHIS COULD BE THIS COULD BE
YOUR AD!YOUR AD!call call
(805(805)) 604-2000 604-2000 and find out how!and find out how!
FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRY
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NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
HEADQUARTERSfor the transmission industry
We make it easy to relocate
Employees and shop ownerscall
1-888-412-TEAMor visit our website
www.transteam.com24
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30 Years SameArea
>Reman Transmissions w/converters
>722.6 ElectronicTransmissions
Dodge Sprintersand all other
DaimlerChrysler Nag 1'swww.silverstartransmission.com
MERCEDES
Silver Star Transmission800-369-6601 or fax 405-330-9446
BOOKSTOREYour Source For Technical And Management Publications
To order, Email the Bookstore at [email protected] or call Shaun or Ron at 1-800-428-8489.ATRA Bookstore, 2400 Lat igo Avenue,
Oxnard, CA 93030 • www.atraonl ine.com
Marketing Without Money - Second EditionThis management book will show you cheap and easy ways to boost sales, networking tips, ways to increase sales, and many other useful tips to help your business.
$16.95
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Fix it in less than fifteen minutes with one of our easy to use kits.
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SHOPPER CLASSIFIED ADSGEARS Shopper advertising costs $300.00 for a one time insertion ad, (2 1/4 X 3) 2.25 X 3. Larger ads can be placed elsewhere in the magazine and are charged at comparable rates. Check or money order must accompany all orders. For information on Shopper advertising in GEARS, contact GEARS, 2400 Latigo Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030, or call (805) 604-2000.
BIG SAVINGS ON OUR2007 EXPO HANDOUTS!
Please mention this ad when placing your order. Place your order before 12pm PST and receive same day shipping. Sale ends 1/31/09
Toll Free (800) 428-8489 • Fax (805) 604-2001 • Email [email protected] • Website www.atrabookstore.com
We have managed to t ALL of our technical and management information from ATRA’s 2007 Expo binders, over 1300 pages, onto one CD! Pick up this 2 CD set right now for only $100, a savings of over $300!
2008 EXPO HANDOUTS AVAILABLE SOON!
Please mention this ad when placing your order. Place your order before 12pm PST and receive same day shipping.Sale ends 2/28/09
1.877.888.5160Local 614.444.5160 Fax 614.444.5165
www.transmissionhardparts.comColumbus, OH
WE STRIP 500+ TRANSMISSIONS A DAY
AUTOMATIC HARD PARTS WAREHOUSE
Specializing
in Late
Models
Se Habla Español
Supply automatics, standards, transfercases, torque converters, & hard parts
for all years, makes, and models, foreign and domestic
Heavy Duty applications for towing or industrial useNationwide warranty; Lifetime/extended available
All factory updates incorporated into our transmissions
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Ship nationwide & international
TOLL FREE: 800.336.5525WWW.TRCTRANS.COM
Transmissions Axi-Line dyno-tested
Since 1981
OVER 1000 TRANSMISSIONS IN STOCK READY TO SHIP
ATRA is much more than just
a HelpLine...• Nationwide Inter-shop Warranty• ATRA Online's Tech Center• Technical Seminars• Testing & Certifi cation• GEARS Magazine• Customer Referral Services• Bankcard Services• Check Verifi cation Services• Consumer Financing Services• Point of Sale Support• Consumer Complaint Arbitration• Health Insurance Services• Garage Liability Services• Shipping / Freight Services• Web page Design / Hosting• Industry EXPO• Technical BookStore
www.atraonline.com(866) GO-4-ATRA
Toll Free (800) 428-8489 • Fax (805) 604-2001Email [email protected] • Website www.atrabookstore.com
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GEARSGGEARSEARSTHIS COULD BE THIS COULD BE
YOUR AD!YOUR AD!call call
(805(805)) 604-2000 604-2000 and find out how!and find out how!
FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING INDUSTRY
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• Late Domestic• Late Foreign
REMAN INDUSTRIES1551 Pratt Blvd.
Elkgrove Village IL 60007
1-800-729-8726 ask for Dino!email: [email protected]
HARD PARTS FORDomestic and Foreign
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BUSINESS FOR SALE: Ashe-ville, NC – Well established ATRA transmission shop in business for over 40 years lo-cated in the heart of the beau-tiful Smokey Mountains. Prime downtown commercial property with very large historic building and ample parking. Shop’s vast and unobstructed 8000+ sq. ft. interior space includes multiple lifts, offi ce, restrooms, all equip-ment and many vintage parts.
Available separately, business with equipment & inventory of-fered at $225,000 and land with building offered at $765,000, or as a discounted package deal. Owner ready to retire. Buy one of the most respected busi-nesses in the area and continue with its long history of success. Some owner fi nancing available. Contact John 888-686-9591 or [email protected]. ATRA Mbr
SHOPPER CLASSIFIEDGEARS classified advertising cost $95.00 for up to 50 words for a one time insertion. ATRA members are eligible to receive up to three (3) FREE classified advertisements in GEARS annually (per 9 issues). Members wishing to place ads once their three FREE ads have been placed may do so at the cost listed above. Ads exceeding the maximum word count will cost $1.50 for each additional word (not including phone number and address).
January/February 2009
BUSINESS FOR SALE: Thriv-ing transmission repair business Southeastern New Hampshire. Located at stoplight on main thorough-fare with traffi c count of 20,000 cars/day. Real es-tate includes, 4000 square foot building with 5 bays. Business successfully operated by same owner for 35 years. Selling for health reasons. Financials, & In-ventory of equipment available. Steady income. Please con-tact Joseph Kane at jfkane@net kane.com or (603) 430- 4000.
BUSINESS FOR SALE: Califor-nia – You need to take a look at this one! 40 years of excellent business transmission & general automotive service. Same great location, central California, this is not your ordinary shop. Large building with latest equipment, owner ready to retire. Contact (209) 602-7250. ATRA Mbr
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: TCRS -Torque Converter Rebuild-ing System, includes: TCRS
Valve Body KitsRatioTek™
RT™ AX4S Also fits AXODE
RT™ 4F50N Also fits AX4N
RT™ 4L60EFix Code 1870 Fast Adjust 1-2
shift firmness without re-moving VB.
RT™ E4OD/4RKit fits
E40D and 4R100
Easy to Install - Low Cost - Great Results
Billet retainers your gonna love!
Saves main booster. Includes a bypass
booster valve & sleeve.
Includes a bypass booster sleeve.
Saves main booster.
3 High Tech Regulator Valves.
Adjust shift firmness.
www.ratiotek.com 626-968-2754
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WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEEDFOREIGN & DOMESTIC
Standard TransmissionsTransfer Cases
New & Used PartsRebuilt Units
*ONE CALL DOES IT ALL*
CALLBRIAN OR ALBERT
866-571-GEAR 4 3 2 7
800-461-5396
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THIS COULD BE YOUR AD!
call (805) 604-2000 and find out how!
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Auto-align welder, electronic balancer and leak tester. Also includes, lathe and inventory of parts. New 1999, all equipment is in good working condition -$30,000. Please call (815) 337-1081 and ask for John.
ATRA Mbr
WANTED: Looking to relocate to Flagstaff Arizona? We want to add a driveline shop to our busi-ness. We need the equipment and an experienced person(s) to run it. Call Al Vargas at (800) 690-4396.
HELP WANTED: Quality Con-trol/Training Supervisor needed for a high volume transmission remanufacturing company lo-cated in the Midwest. Exten-sive transmission knowledge is needed, with experience in di-agnostics and rebuilding. Excel-lent position with benefi ts and growth potential. Please contact
[email protected] or (805) 389-0353 regarding BB# 0109. ATRA Mbr
HELP WANTED: Twin Cities Transmission in Niceville, Fl is looking for a SwingMan. Medi-cal available! We work 5 days. Please, call Brandy at (850) 729-6629. You can also email or fax your resume to [email protected] or fax (850) 729-1529. ATRA Mbr
HELP WANTED: SuperFlow Technologies Group, www.superfl ow.com has an imme-diate need for a Sales Execu-tive. Sales experience in capital equipment market a must. De-gree in automotive fi eld or equiv-alent work experience preferred. Mechanically and electrically in-clined, ability to read blue prints. Must be able to travel. Contact: hr@superfl ow.com, Fax: (515) 254-1656. ATRA Mbr
HELP WANTED: TransTeam Employment USA, The National Employment Headquarters for the transmission industry wants you! We offer a low cost internet recruiting service for our regis-tered transmission shop owners and deliver nationwide job op-portunities to our registered em-ployees. Always a free service to all industry employees. Visit our web site www.transteam.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to see how it works or call (888) 412-TEAM (8326). We make it easy to relocate! ATRA Mbr
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