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Finally back on this
pull the shifter off
fluid looks perfect!
wonder what I'll do with trans next...
and hooks
basically they attach to the prior spring mounts....
wrapped the hook with stainless rod - basically it adds a lot of strength
bit of cleanup tomorrow and paint them "please hook here not on a headlight red"
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cleaned up
now with paint
installed
rear matching
for sale ;)
first problem... the cross member is simply in the way
I could have got the trans in/out without removing it but that would be a real problem on race day since it'd mean moving the motor
now it's not a problem
first issue... a bit of massaging and it's fine now
time to set angles before building the cross member
a bit of envisioning going on
it does fit really well, I have no trouble cutting the floor - which solves the issue of whether or not I need a special shifter
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Originally posted by 65RHDEER View PostSo the only difference with the "hole" is that it now falls in the middle of the tunnel, it's in the same plane front to back?Doing it all wrong since 1966
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how much trimming?
round 2
win
okay - explanation time. The Corvette version of this isn't available yet - they copied what they did on the T5 and TKO - which is mill a slot in the tailshaft, then move the entire shifter over. I wanted it now, so I figured I'd have to do some adapting.... the solution is a different, shorter shifter with a 3" offset. It requires the cutting I did - but will (hopefully) allow me to use my stock console.
Took the driveshaft to get shortened today - 4" is the number. granted, it should have been only 3" - I should have given myself a bit more slip the last time around (live and learn)... no harm, no foul but it was a pain to get out. Might have it back tomorrow - Friday is more likely....
Waiting on the speedo cable for the Dakota Digital (how simple was that? just replace the plug....
Tomorrow night I should finish the mount - been playing with my plasma table... so it's taken hours where had I just done it by hand - it'd be done. That said, once I get the table working.... it will be a game changer for me.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Postcross member time
need to finish welding, put the e-brake cable pulley in place then paint it.... but doneishChris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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time to finish up the cross member
make the e-brake work
weld some braces too
then paint
and done
then little stuff like - will an 18" wheel fit on the back - yes
and rubbing issue.... such a temptation to just grind that 1/4" off
then fix the clutch linkage
the car was a 4 speed car and those rods were likely there since new.... the pivot was half worn through - so it was time to make it a bit better
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