GEAR VENDORS TESTIMONIALS
FROM: Warren Freitas
1964 Nova - Oh So Nova
Guys
Thought it was time I let you know you how well the unit was holding
up in my 64 Nova with a 454 engine . My car was featured in the March 2005 issue of Super Rod magazine
shown on your web site. I drive the car every day and I don't baby it . The overdrive unit has performed
flawlessly. I have over 43,000 miles on the car and I shift it manually only. Can't tell you enough how great
it has been driving with a Gear Vendors overdrive.
Thank you many times over,
Warren Freitas
FROM: Phil Painter
1968 Plymouth GTX
Dear Mr. Johnson
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you and your
staff for the personal attention that we received concerning my brother Kelly's Plymouth GTX.
We were both pleased with the professional treatment and the automotive pampering.
We would also like to thank Mike McCarthy for his concerns and willingness
to go the extra mile on this project to ensure that the installation went as its original design
and intent. Kelly is very happy with the product and the benefits that the Gear Vendors
overdrive offers his classic Mopar, and it should provide him with many years of satisfied
Hot Rodding. His new 500 cu in Mopar Performance motor combined with the flexibility of the
Gear Vendors system should prove to be a winning combination.
Again thanks to everyone at Gear Vendors for their personal attention on
Kelly's project. We look forward to having Gear Vendors as a participant at the Mopars at the
Strip event this coming spring.
Sincerely,
Phil Painter
moparsatthestrip.com
FROM: Al Cravens
1967 Nova
Having over 700 horsepower and 650 ft pounds of torque made my decision to
utilize the gearvendor overdrive very simple. I wanted a unit that would hold up to that kind
of power, improve my gas mileage, reduce engine RPM at highway speeds, and survive aggressive
driving long term. The gear vendor product has been bullet proof and is a welcome addition to
my 67 Nova.
All my research kept pointing to Gearvendors as the best solution to meet
my needs. I have built a car that runs great at the track, is capable of cruising around town,
and is very comfortable at sustained highway speeds. I just can't imagine a car that can do all
these things without a Gearvendor overdrive unit installed. Additionally, the electronic control
unit allows me the flexibility to manually engage the overdrive unit or just let the computer
do it for me!
Thanks Gearvendor
Thanks again,
Al Cravens
FROM: THE NEW EARL SCHEIB PAINT & BODY
Al Scheib's 57 Plymouth Fury Blown & Injected 480cid Hemi = 2500HP
"Mitchell"
It was a pleasure meeting and talking with you at the
Spring Fling car show in Van Nuys. I want to tell you how happy I am having a Gear Vendors
overdrive unit in my 1957 Plymouth Fury. You guys produce an outstanding product. I first tried
a competitors overdrive unit (I had not heard of Gear Vendors, yet) that could not handle
one-third of the horsepower I have. I wish that I had one of your units back in the 50's when
I was a youngster.
The engine in my Plymouth, which is a drive-in cruise car, not a trailer
queen, is a Keith Black 480 cu. in. engine that was campaigned in the 70's funny car of Parnelli
Jones. It was a low six second ¼ mile car on nitromethane. It was dyno tested at 2500 h.p. back
then and I have added another 500 h.p. with the addition of the Nitrous Oxide, bigger cam and a
larger 871 B.D.S. blower. I still run the 45% overdrive on the supercharger that was run on the
funny car. Upon occasion, I have called out at local drive-ins for a speed contest to prove its
performance. No sweat there. They won't let me run it at any of the nostalgia drag meets until
I put in a roll cage but I can't do that without losing my rear seat.
The car weighs 4100 lbs., has 5:13 rear gears and
tricked out 727 torque flight transmission that is still operated by the original push buttons.
I had your Gear Vendors overdrive unit installed in the car over ten years ago and it has never
failed me yet. I have had several races with the car and boy, do I enjoy stretching the race
with that extra gear. I must admit that the first time I put the pedal to the metal, I was
expecting breakage with all my horsepower but to my surprise it took the load very well. Next
I took the car to the edge by engaging the overdrive while I hit the nitrous button. All I can
say is WOW, it all hung together. Your unit is unbelievable.
My car was selected by Matell toy Hot Wheels for one of their 40th
anniversary series packages. The car has been in many magazines over the years and recently
was entered into the encyclopedia world history of cars, the Hot Cars edition. In
closing I just want to say "YOUR DA MAN".
A Very, very happy customer,
Signature
Al Scheib
Earl Scheib, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA
"Mitchell,
Enclosed is a picture of my Bel-Air that I installed your overdrive in.
It's a blown, radical 427, TH 400, 9" (4.11), the best of everything. I built the Nomad for my
wife so she wouldn't yell at me when I hit the gas. It's a 502, dual quads, TH350, 9" (3.00),
with air, power everything ( even vent windows), cruise, etc. etc. They look good going down the
road together!
The reason I'm even writing this is because I am very impressed with your
product. Your salesman, John Struzik, was very helpful. Dealing with the tremendous number of
manufacturers as I have since 1964, and putting up with inferior design, quality, and service,
your product was a real pleasure to work with. It got so that if a manufacturer told me: It bolts
right up, or It requires no tools, or you'll have it in 2 weeks, I would not believe them!
I followed the instructions to install the overdrive,
they were right on, the wiring and actual installation was a breeze. The best thing is. It
worked!!!! The first time, and every time. Thank you, thank you, for such a great product! I'm
bragging to all my friends and car buddies about it and hopefully it will generate some sales
for you. Have your customers call me, I'll tell them.
Again, I'm very happy with Gear Vendors.
(signature)
Les LeClair"
Subj: (no subject)
Date: 1/2/00 2:44:17 PM Pacific Standard Time
From: CaptsIrwin@aol.com
To: info@gearvendors.com
Just pulled your web site up on my computer. Thought I would drop you a note
and let you know about my GearVendors. I have it in a 250 diesel Ford Pickup, and it is just
wonderful. I have driven this oufit all over the USA, Canada, and Nova Scotia. I live in Florida.
We have been in every state in the union (not Hawaii cause our camper won't float) every province
of Canada except Northwest Territory and New Foundland. We pull a 34 ft (tow behind) and what a
wonderful invention the GearVendors is. Never have had a problem with it. Recommend it to everyone.
Dick Irwin,
Leesburg, FL
CaptsIrwin@aol.com
Subj: Attn: Rick Johnson
Date: 5/1/00 11:36:25 AM Pacific Daylight Time
From: chesser@jps.net (Angel Inez Lamb Chesser)
To: info@gearvendors.com
Sorry it took me so long to let you know how much I appreciated the good service
and the way I was treated by your employees while I was there a couple of months ago. You installed
the new electronics on my very very old gear vendor. It works great....thank you VERY MUCH! Also,
I am amazed that my unit was in perfect condition and has been in use on my 1987 Ford since the
truck was new. I am on my second engine and second transmission but I still am on my first gear
vendor and it works great!
My other truck is a 2000 Dodge 3500 duely 4 X 4. It has an automatic transmission
and I think the gearing is 373. I wish I had some additional gearing. I called already and your
people are sending me some information now.
Thank you very much,
Ed Chesser
Subj: Gear Vendors
Date: 5/9/00 5:07:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: Johnsontwdd@aol.com
To: info@gearvendors.com
I just returned form my first trip with my new gear vendors under/overdrive. The unit was
installed by Chance transmission, one of your dealers here in Kansas. I am extremely pleased with
the service and treatment I received from this shop. The unit was installed in my 27 foot, 1989
Jayco, class C motorhome. I have a 460 V/8 with a 3 speed C-6 transmission. I only have 30 K miles
on it and have averaged between 7 and 7 1/2 mpg since it was new.
On this 600 mile trip I average 9.5 mpg. I could barely hear my engine on the
highway at 65 mph. We drove in some of the Missouri Ozark hills and I am amazed at the performance
of this motorhome. Second gear over is an absolute thrill to use in the mountains. I read and
studied all the literature I could get on the Gear Vendors under/overdrive before purchasing the
unit. However, nothing prepared me for the mpg increase, or the performance change it made in my
motorhome. Thank You, Thank You, for building a product that does everything you say it will and
then some. I've just retired and I feel like a kid with a new toy. Feel free to use my name as an
endorsement on this fine product.
A HAPPY CAMPER!
Tom W. Johnson
Wichita, KS
FROM: THE R.V. DRIVING SCHOOL
I am writing this letter to thank you and your company
for the GEAR VENDORS Under/Overdrive you installed in my pick up on, Sept 9, 1995. I have already
saved on fuel economy, about 24%. That is worth the unit alone. As far as towing with the unit, it
is great.
We ask ourselves, how did we get by without the Gear
Vendors Under/Overdrive? I have demonstrated the unit to at least two people already. One a past
student, and also my new instructor. Both will be installing units in their vehicles soon.
Please feel free to use me as a personal reference as
to how great your Gear Vendors Under/Overdrive works in towing and driving. I am looking forward
to seeing you at the RV Manufacturers' Show in Pomona.
Sincerely yours,
Signature
Richard (Dick) Reed
Ontario, CA
GEAR VENDORS, INC. 1717 North Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Toll Free 800-999-9555 • Telephone (619) 562-0060 • Fax (619) 562-1186
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