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Today, 07:52 PM | #26 |
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Shifter
Figured I could make a new shifter out of an old 4-speed shifter I picked up. Took a look at a few Hurst shifter models for ideas.
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Today, 07:57 PM | #27 |
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Crossmember
By the way the SM465 4-speed crossmember is different than the TH350 crossmember that would have fit my saginaw perfectly.
I didn't remember to take pictures but was just barely able to get the crossmember moved forward enough to attach my trans mount. I was too impatient to stop and go find the right crossmember, but that would have been the better way to go. Next time I'm under the truck I'll get a picture and try to post it in here.
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Today, 08:01 PM | #28 |
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TH350 Crossmember
This is what the TH350 crossmember looks like in my other truck (1977 C20). This would fit a saginaw or a muncie 4-speed or T10.
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Today, 08:06 PM | #29 |
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High hump and shifter boot
I had to bend up my shifter boot frame to fit the awkward position at the back of the high hump.
I just went slowly with the vice grips and screwed it in place as I went and it worked out quit nice. These are actually double layer shift boots, which should be quieter, but I don't know if I have the patience to bend up the second layer and I'm missing the second boot anyway although I have the frame.
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Today, 08:10 PM | #30 |
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High hump and shifter boot
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Today, 08:19 PM | #31 |
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Driving
Driving it today. Shifts nice.
One thing I will say is that this Saginaw was from a 6-cylinder and has a very low first gear. The V8 version with a milder first gear would be a closer ratio and a milder jump. Also this motor, while strong, has the small 1.72 intake valves, so it doesn't like to rev. The combination makes it a pretty slow speed cruiser. I'm deciding how much I want to spend on this thing but, if I get into it more, might swap on some small chamber 1.94 heads. Of course then I might think about an overdrive trans like a TKX/TKO600/T56 and on and on it goes.... Here's today's pics
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Today, 08:21 PM | #32 |
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Dent
That dent in the front is bugging me more than it used to. Its right on a crease so it might be hard to get out. Maybe I can find somebody with some actual skills to give it a try.
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