Charlie was 8 years old in 1969 when his Step-Dad let him drive his 1960 Vette for the first time.  He caught the Corvette itch that day and through his life many Corvettes have come and gone, but the one he always remembered still sat in his Step-Dad's garage. Once he started rebuilding the 1960 Vette, he knew he needed a new drivetrain to turn the wheels.  He also knew the TKO PerfectFit™ Kits SST acquired from Keisler and continue to develop are by far the best on the market.  Here's his email to us and some photos of the Vette that stole his heart. Hello Silver Sport Team, I want to personally thank you for helping me make progress on my 1960 Corvette project.  I also enjoyed reading about the SST story and how you revived the Keisler dream.  I always thought that they had a great product to offer the market, and was disappointed when they were gone.  I am glad that I stumbled upon your website last month and asked for help.  Of the four emails I sent out requesting guidance and help on my transmission dilemma; SST was the only company to reply.... Again, thank you. Attached are 11 pictures of my Vette.  One from when my Dad started removing the paint back in 1967 (that is me doing the “Photo-Bomb” hiding behind the car in the background), a few from when I resurrected it from his garage in San Diego, and a few of what she looks like now here at her new home in Houston.  I have the motor ready to drop in, and now the remaining transmission parts thanks to SST.  Interior is almost completed as well.  It has been a slow (and rather expensive) project.  Should have it finished in November or December, so the total project timeline will be a two year adventure.  But well worth it.  This car has been in my family since the mid 60’s, died a slow death 30 years ago, and will be alive again in 6 months. Many Thanks, Charlie M. Houston, Texas USA

Hello Jack,  I just wanted to let you know that my transmission is on the way and I can't wait to get it installed in my car.  Your customer service is top notch, and the 10-10-10 payment plan is a great way to pay for the conversion kit.  I attached some pictures of my car and will update you on the install.  Thanks again,  Derrik

Ben, Thank you so much for the quick response and the manuals. I did all the body work, fabrication, assembly, for the car. The only things I did not do was the final paint (primed and block sanded it), install front and rear glass, and the headliner. I also installed new Recaro style seats and matched the houndstooth pattern to the rears. The transmission install was totally me, and I had never done anything like that before. Great manuals. Again, thanks for the help, look forward to getting into this portion of the build. Loch

Some first generation Corvette customers find they don't have to notch the ashtray while others do. Rick had to modify his and he sent us some great images of the modification. He also reviewed the performance and installation. Hello Jack, Jeff and Ben, So glad I talked to you at Carlisle and I bought my TKO 600 from you guys. Installation went relatively easy on a lift. I think it would have been harder to do with the car on jack stands. If you're young probably no problem. My kit arrived within the week after placing the order with you while at Carlisle. I test fitted the transmission without a clutch installed which made it easy and took my drive shaft measurement at that time so you guys could get that made up. Had the drive shaft in a few days. Took the car out yesterday for a test drive. It was fantastic. It was quiet, no vibrations, and what amazed me was my speedometer was right on. I used a GPS to check it. I figured you guys set the gearing correctly but my old speedometer would be off.  It’s like driving a completely different car now. It accelerates different, it sounds different and the gear combination I’m running is perfect for driving around town in 5th gear. Now I’m ready for some long distance car shows. Can’t wait to see how much my gas mileage has improved. I am more than happy with the kit. I know you’ll have some more orders coming your way. Rick & Peg

Hello Tami and Jack, I received a nice card in the mail.  Thank you. Just a note to tell you the transmission kit I purchased for my '76 Corvette from Silver Sport Transmissions was delivered in good order to my mechanic, Vernon Dickson.  He owns a shop and worked in the install between his regular customer jobs.  He was pleasantly surprised that your kit seemed to be complete instead of other so called complete kits which are short several parts to actually be "complete" and then have to cherry pick other sources for them.  I did have to buy a different starter, the starter from the previous automatic transmission will not work with the manual transmission. Tami, I would also like to brag on you.  You were thorough and answered all my questions or got the answer I needed.  Your attitude, knowledge and ability to handle a quote (and a customer) and make a couple of requested changes on the quote helped me make the decision to make my purchase from you. Jack, I've had a great experience with Silver Sport Transmissions.  I have talked up your company and already have 2 other local prospects who will be contacting SST when they order their Tremec transmission. Thanks again, for the great service, product, and follow up.  If you ever need a reference.... Sincerely,  JD Prather  -  Skiatook, OK