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
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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