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Mail From: David L. Burkhead (email redacted)

I keep asking a bunch of questions that would, if implemented, be mutually
exclusive. The truth is, I'm not entirely sure where I want to go with my
current project so I ask about many different possiblities.

In this case, I was wondering about the feasiblity of swapping out the
FMX auto transmission for a standard transmission--either one from the
relevant period ('72) or a more recent vintage (T5, for instance)? I
presume I would need, in addition to the transmission, a new bellhousing, a
clutch assembly, the clutch linkage, and a clutch pedal (would the pedal
support in the car work also for a clutch or would I have to get/make one
special?). Some unanswered questions are would I need a new flywheel? Does
the shifter pierce the floor at the same location or would I need to modify
the floor? How about the console (in addition to shift boot in place of the
indicator plate)? What about connection to the speedometer?


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Mail From: Rick Larson (email redacted)

David,

> In this case, I was wondering about the feasiblity of swapping out the
> FMX auto transmission for a standard transmission--either one from the
> relevant period ('72) or a more recent vintage (T5, for instance)? I

I'd search the net for a write up by Rich Ireland on this conversion.
I bet it is on wabba.net if your favorite search tool is braindead.
This seems like a pretty complete writeup (I haven't done it).

rick
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WABBA is a good call, saw the conversion outlined there yesterday. - Ross

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