Manual Transmission to Automatic

Ok, I know this probably can be done, and I know there are going to be some people to be negative toward it, but any of you mechanics swapped and manual truck to an automatic truck before? My mechanic at the company I drive for know says all the old trucks we have were converted from manual to automatic transmissions. How much does one spend on that because I really want to know if it's a #### load of money why they done that verses buy newer trucks that were autos.

 

Automated manuals. They still have a clutch.

 

That would explain why they are having issues with them not shifting right or jake brakes not working correctly or at all. And getting a mind of their own.

 

You miss the point I was asking. I was asking what the cost it was for my company to.convert manual trans. to auto. because the mechanic said they were converted. It's a over a million dollar a year company. If it cost the same as a newer truck why didn't they buy new and if they can put up that kinda money why can't we also get paid better. Hints, I'm going to another company anyways,but I just was wonder how greedy they really are.

 

Plus we don't use manuals anymore in beer delivery. But not only hard on the truck but after awhile even the best gear hammers would get tired of it.