Eric Armstrong wrote:
> Hi Fred -
>
> CDM fab'ed the tranny mount. They didn't indicate that it was any
> difficult thing to do, though. I imagine they've done this a /few/ times.
>
> My guess is that they didn't drill and tap the frame because my motor and
> tranny were already mounted when I brought the car to them -- just sans
> the tranny mount. I think they had a special unit assembled that matched
> the existing fastening points.
>
> I'll take a look first chance I get when I'm back home from my current
> business trip.
>
> In the meantime -- Dennis, Les, any word for the list?
>
> -Eric
>
The tranny mount is really not a problem in the conversion from a 4 to 5 speed.
I
have the same thing in my '66. All you do is use the bottom set of holes in
the in
frame and lower the 4 speed mount to those four holes, not using the upper
ones. I
found it is best to cut the mount in half, eliminating the lower set of holes
and
using the upper mount holes in the lower frame tapped holes.
Dennis Currington
'66 2000
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/3245/default.html
> On Mon, 11 Jan 1999 Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us wrote:
>
> > Eric,
> >
> > Great ideas! I had hidden kill switches save my cars in the past. I'd come
> > back to the car and find the ignition switch busted out by a screwdriver.
> > Cheaper to replace the switch than the whole car! I found another way to
> > frustrate a thief - remove the clutch master cylinder (hopefully I'll have
> > it working soon).
> >
> > Question #2: How difficult was it to drill and tap the frame for the 5-speed
> > mount on your '66? I've been thinking about doing that. I noticed the
>4-speed
> > mount is front of the X between the top and bottom of the frame, while a
>5-speed
> > is bolted in front of the X from the bottom.
> >
> > Fred - So.SF
> >
> > ___________________________ Reply Separator ____________________________
> > > Subject: Re: thanks, and some Pictures!
> > > Author: Eric Armstrong <ericarm@cal.Alumni.Berkeley.EDU>
> > > Date: 1/11/99 4:33 PM
> > >
> > > That was Les' idea. It's actually the cigarette lighter (and it works) --
> > > it just looks like a kill switch. Ha ha to any thief who tries it --
> > > they're in for a frustrating time ripping me off....
> > >
> > > The little keyed switch on the dash is one security device, and there is
> > > another one hidden in a less conspicuous place. That, combined with my
> > > new shocking electric club ought to handle all but the most determined
> > > thief -- any my insurance will take care of that.
> > >
> > > -e
> > >
> >
>
> Eric Armstrong
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