I never expected the power glide transmission to operate. I was right. The transmission was in a 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe that my friend Don Lackey had...
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The 6L80/90 converters have had numerous problems since they came out in the mid 2000’s. There have been problems with the converter, along with problems in...
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The problem is clear and the solutions are getting there. ATRA chapters are regaining their relevance as we enter this new stage of industry development. For...
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Whether you already have an ATRA supplied member website, or you have a website that you built or you paid someone else to build, how do you know if you are...
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Every industry has a trade association. If you had a directory of associations you might find it interesting to find things like: The At-sea Processors...
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While exhibiting at ATRA Powertrain Expo this year, more than one transmission shop customer of ETE REMAN’s asked, “How do I get the customer to choose...
Lance Wiggins and Bill Brayton are the recipients of the 2019 Tank-Girdley-Howe Circle of Excellence Award for their outstanding achievements and contributions...
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