I recently had one rebuilt (It was from a 68 FB 400) and it cost $650 on the bench. The gears were shot when I brought it in. I had guys in the club heckle me for paying that much. It seemed to me that having them rebuilt for $300 was something back in the 80s. Of course I also tried trading it for $150 worth of parts to a guy who wanted one and he "too much." Anyway, glad to see they are worth that much. They dont grow on trees anymore like 30 years ago.
1969 Firebird 350 Coupe, Rust free Texas body, formerly brown, now a TA clone with quality spoiler, latching hood and TA wheel; 1969 GTO Convertible Expresso Brown/Parchment(currently painted red). Both numbers matching. My first love was a Cameo White 67 326 Coupe, bought back in 1983, at the age of 17, for $1,200. Been hooked since on PONTIAC! Working on a 67 400 ragtop for customization-Gulf Turquoise/Parchment/400/4 spd! My winter project!