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Datsun gearbox parts in UK?

Amphibian

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I have located a 210/120Y 5 speed box in the UK, but the supplier says it is missing the gear lever, clutch release bearing carrier and clutch release fork. Without these of course I can't put it into my Frogeye (using Rivergate kit naturally). He says I should be able to get these new, but where? OK I can spend the day on the net searching, but I just wondered if anyone can quickly point me in the right direction.
 
I would bet that the Rivergate folks could provide these few items. After all they will provide a tranny ready to go.
 
I'd give Will at Rivergate a call; here's his business card:

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While you're at it, I'd also have him modify the shift lever; here's the one he did for me:

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Tell him Ray in Georgia sent you.

Ray
 
Amphibian said:
I have located a 210/120Y 5 speed box in the UK, but the supplier says it is missing the gear lever, clutch release bearing carrier and clutch release fork. Without these of course I can't put it into my Frogeye (using Rivergate kit naturally). He says I should be able to get these new, but where? OK I can spend the day on the net searching, but I just wondered if anyone can quickly point me in the right direction.
You can get Datsun 210 parts like that fairly cheap. They were called cherry or blueberry or something in the UK, maybe Sunny, I can't remember. I just drank 3 home brews and my thinking is off at the moment. I used to know some dismantlers in the UK. I will look them up if necessary. I would have went for the sierra gearbox, it works and is easier to find.
 
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