[Chrysler300] 62 torqueflite rebuilding cost

[<john_nowosacki@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi folks,
Looking for some opinions.
The front pump seal on my wife's 62 Nyer wagon has begun to drip.  100K miles and 42 years old, never out of car.
I guess, since I'm planning on using it as a tow vehicle, and my wife doesn't want to get rid of it, I should really go through it, front to back, including torque converter.  How much should this cost?  
I can't see removing the tranny after 42 years and only replacing the front pump seal.  I've heard prices ranging from $700 to as much as $1000 (if you include new/rebuilt torque converter).
I've had very little experience with Torqueflite rebuilding charges, since I've never had to do one!
I suppose $1000 every 42 years or 100,000 miles could be looked at as a pretty good deal, but it sounds steep to me.  Are the parts becoming expensive due to scarcity?
Need to make a decision soon.  Car still runs and drives and shifts well, but leaks don't get smaller, only bigger.
John


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