|
11-06-2016, 11:27 AM
|
#1 |
|
Senior Member
  Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Eagle, ID
Posts: 2,968
|
5 speed
I did a search, but didn't really find a lot. My '57 currently has a 700r4 in it. I was thinking about how much labor it would be to convert it over to a 5 speed. I saw the thread about all different transmissions, but that's not what I was looking for.
I have a CPP firewall mounted brake booster setup. Could another pedal be added to this support bracket, or would it require a separate clutch pedal? Has anybody on here done this to their truck? |
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 12:29 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
Posts: 15,387
|
Re: 5 speed
Best thing would be to contact CPP and ask if they have a clutch setup that can be added to what you have. You are most likely looking at a hydraulic truck with the firewall mounted pedals but that isn't a big issue and probably a lot easier to make work right than mechanical linkage would be.
As much as I like my manual transmissions my left knee cringes every time I get in one of them.
__________________
Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. |
|
|
|
|
11-06-2016, 06:40 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Nevada City, CA
Posts: 908
|
Re: 5 speed
I have that bracket, too...
It sure looks to me like if you fabb'ed another pivot-shaft support for the extra width, used a longer pivot bolt & found or fabbed another pedal arm you could make it work. Nothing off the shelf I'm aware of.
__________________
"Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina. |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
