Automatic to Manual transmission swap

[dlanders]

This may be a stupid question but...... What parts do I need to swap a 350 auto over to a 4 speed manual? My truck is a 85. The auto tranny needs to be rebuilt so I figured this would be the time to change over. Is there anywhere I can buy the whole clutch assembly new or do I have to find a donor vehicle? If I have to find a manual tranny donor vehicle will any 73-87 work?

[bagged81]

I am pondering the same thing so I will interested to learn this too. I did an 93 Mustang once and it was suprisingly easy.

[Drzronnie]

If you wanna go with a truck 4 speed i would just find a a wreck that you can buy the pedal assy, linkage, and trans out of. Otherwise grab a car trans and you can get a generic z bar, that just leaves you needing a pedal. I am thinking I am gonna put a 4 speed in my truck. It is a shame that I have so much to do before I get around to the trans or else I would take pics for ya.

[purplehavoc]

I did this swap on my 86 4x4.
Bought a new clutch and flywheel.
Off the donor i used the clutch/brake pedal assembly,cross member
Z bar and frame bracket,and i clipped the reverse light pigtail as well.
My stock drive shaft bolted up.
Dimples were already in the floor pan for the shifter and where the clutch
linkage passes through the firewall.

Pretty easy swap overall.
Are you going with a truck or a car trans?

[GMC91]

Im wanting to do the same thing to my 86 4x4. My question is will my transfer case bolt up to a 5 speed trans? And if so, what all will I need and what kinda trans would I want to find? This is gonna be a show truck so it wont see any abuse off road or on.

[purplehavoc]

Which 5 speed do you want to use?
Do you still have the NP208 in your truck?