57 transmission slipping

[57AlaskaBird]

Looking for help. Alaska is my life ... but major repairs are costly up here. Hoping to find advice.

Transmission on my 57 will not shift into third gear until I let off of the accelerator. It then pops into gear. When I accelerate, it slips back into 2nd gear.

Local mechanic (without seeing the car in person) says it's a total transmission rebuild to the tune of about $3,500 - not including shipping of the rebuilt tranny. And this probably includes the cost of shipping the core back in exchange.

Suggestions on what I might check before diving into my retirement account and dog's inheritance?

Thanks very much.

David

[paul2748]

First of all you posted this in the wrong section

Second - looks like the dog will have to go on welfare.

[57AlaskaBird]

Sorry. New to the forums and still navigating my way around.
My apologies.
dj