5 speed in a 1500

[jcatnite]

Ok, I have a T9 gearbox in the mail. Should be here next week. I managed to source a clutch from a plymouth cricket. The only problem is the chap at the "the-wizardsden.com" doesn't answer email anymore. I was planning to buy the drawings for his adapter from him. So now I must develop my own adapter. I was hoping to have most every thing complete so I wouldn't be off the road too long when I made the conversion. Guess I was wondering if anyone had a 1500 bellhousing they wanted to sell or loan for 6 months if they couldn't bare to part with it for ever. That would let me fab up an adapter plate for the new gearbox. I promise to provide lots of documentation along the way. I'm nervous about cutting the cross member but guess at this point it has to be done.
JC

 

[budk1953]

Don't have a bellhousing, but here's a link to some pictures that might help. I tried contacting wizardsden also but got no response. 5 speed conversion

 

[jcatnite]

That is wonderful. I felt like I was by myself on an island here in the states. Did you fab your own adapter plate and transmission mount?
JC

 

[budk1953]

Bought a kit from quantumechanics, everything was included, but adapter plate needed a little grinding. I may have some more pictures and can also give you some measurements on the mount brace assembly.

 

[Morris]

It may be worth giving these guys a call. They may be willing to sell you just the adapter.

https://www.quantumechanics.com/categories.php?op=newindex&catid=5


I have a bell housing I can loan you. I was planning on using it for my own t-5 conversion "some day." Some day is looking further and further away, so it's yours if you need it.

 

[jcatnite]

Thanks Morris, I emailed quantummechanics right after Bud told me about them. I asked for an adapter and transmission mount. We'll see what they come back with. I know I can get the whole frontline kit for around 600 pounds. I'm willing to try my hand at it before I part with that kind of money.
I'll keep your offer in mind bud. If I get an adapter drawn up, I will certainly share it with you.
JC