no third gear

That's not a bad idea Robb. Hopefully their a good reputable shop. Not a crooked place that will tell you it needs totally rebuilt and charge you $750 when it just needs simple a band adjustment. I've seen places like that. Actually worked for one for a short time. When the guy hired me he talked real nice. After I started working there I saw how he didn't mind lying to customers. I quit as soon as I could find a new job.