Conversion Underway

[budk1953]

With the help of my son and brother-in-law I started the 5 speed conversion today. Here's the engine compartment at the start..

Here's where I have to notch for the HS4's..

Drilling additional holes in the bell housing for the adapter plate..

Adapter plate installed..

Front of bellhousing..

Empty engine compartment prior to cutting..

Thing went well, there was a little interference between the adapter plate and the bellhousing in the area of the slave cylinder mount but a grinder fixed that, and the release arm pin for the release bushing was non-existant!!

Wll pick-up the pin Monday, have the flywheel cut, and start degreasing the engine and compartment for paint...finally some progress.

Here's a link to the pictures if you can't see them..
Conversion

 

[leecreek]

Nice.....

 

[aeronca65t]

Maybe it's only me, but my computer is not "seeing" your pictures.....only little "red Xs".

 

[Baz]

I get red X's too.
What I'm curious about, is the 5-speed going in a 1500, what is it Bud?

 

[budk1953]

The 1500 - Pictures show on my computer - try the link at the bottom - I'll try and reduce the pictures.

 

[kcbugeye1275]

Is this the borg warner conv.? Where did the five speed come from. Good luck an enjoy!!!!

 

[Baz]

I see it, looks like the Ford lump, good luck mate, good box that.

 

[budk1953]

Ford T9 kit from Quantamechanics.

 

[Morris]

That is going to be one sweet ride my friend.

 

[healeyboz]

Very nice!!

 

[Jim_Gruber]

I'm curious what in the way of body modifications using the T-9 needs. What are the Price difference in using the T-9 vs. Datsun Tranny?

 

[budk1953]

Here's a site on the T9 conversion...
5 speed

I purchased the entire kit including adapter plate.