67 VW Bus Transmission Quality Rebuider?

Hello all you VW Bus Drivers. I have owned my 67 VW Westphalia for over 25 years now and my transmission finally gave it up with a very large growl and now it won't stay in first or second gear. I am looking for a premium trans axle re-builder in my local area of Nevada City CA. I am running a 1776 which has plenty of power. The problem is that my gearing is very low so the comfortable speeds that my bus goes down the road at is 55 mph without the motor sounding like it might come apart. Research tells me that there are several upgrades that can be accomplished when re-building. Ring and pinion sizes, 3rd and 4th ratio's etc.
Any input will be helpful
Thanks, David

Welcome David! Thanks for joining the board. When you get a chance post a pic of that beauty.

I know Rancho transmissions in Rancho Cordova builds a pretty darn good trans and to custom specs.. up here in Grass Valley.. not so sure who. I had a trans rebuilt by Action Transmission for our mini van and it is still running good.. might be worth a call

Maybe some one else will pop on here soon and have some more info for you!

Welcome

The guy in Placerville advertises on Craigslist. An old member liked his work.

I don't know if Brad is talking about the same Rancho Transaxles that I know about but I do know that these guys are pretty much the best in the business.

http://ranchotransaxles.com/service.html

Yep.. they are the ones. I hear they are bullet proof

I have a Rancho in my car and I drive it back and forth from SF to GV all the time with no problems.