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| Author: | Junior [ Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | 3 on the tree to a floor shift. |
i have a 66 valiant with a non sycro 1st, 3spd. was wondering if there are any kits to move it to the floor? ive tried one to find out it wont work. needs to be where my crossmember is. |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | No kit but retrofit... |
Much like everything else you'll need a floor hump for the 63-66 cars, and a tranny that has the mounting pad on the tail shaft for the shifter (most column shift cars came with boxes that do not have the mounting points cast into that spot), and a shifter and correct shift rods. For the trouble...it might be easier to just to find a 70's A-230 floor shift unit so you have the benefit of the synchro 1st gear....that being said, it might be easier to find a complete A-833OD and get the same first 3 gears and an option for highway mileage (or a chance to change to funner rear gearing later without the loss of mileage). -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | Junior [ Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:15 pm ] |
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i was afraid of that |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:12 pm ] |
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The universal three speed shifters such as the Hurst Indy Shifter, need to be "adjusted" to work. This would mean measuring and cutting the brackets and rods. I installed one in a '66 many years ago with out to much difficulty. |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:21 am ] |
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I thought about switching to a floor shift on my Duster for the non synchro 3 speed. There was no provision to mount a shifter on the tranny. I have a 833OD hanging in there now. If you need a OD bell let me know I have several. Including one with a hydro slave cylinder. |
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| Author: | rlklaus [ Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:12 pm ] |
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If you ever run across a "Serco" shifter grab it. Had one in my 66 Valiant back in about 68. Good strong shifter, at least I never broke it. Looked to be built on a par with the Hurst comp-plus of the day. Should have salvaged the shifter from the car when I took the engine out a few years later (that's a whole nother story). As mentioned in another post. Really the best long term, would be to keep your eyes open for a late 70s Aspen or Volare with the overdrive 4 speed. That's the direction I'm going in my 66, was going to do the T-5 thing, but my job just dosen't leave me the time for complcated conversions. |
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| Author: | Junior [ Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:30 pm ] |
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Quote: If you ever run across a "Serco" shifter grab it. Had one in my 66 Valiant back in about 68. Good strong shifter, at least I never broke it. Looked to be built on a par with the Hurst comp-plus of the day.
did your valiant have a non syncro first tranny in it?
Should have salvaged the shifter from the car when I took the engine out a few years later (that's a whole nother story). As mentioned in another post. Really the best long term, would be to keep your eyes open for a late 70s Aspen or Volare with the overdrive 4 speed. That's the direction I'm going in my 66, was going to do the T-5 thing, but my job just dosen't leave me the time for complcated conversions. |
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| Author: | rlklaus [ Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:13 pm ] |
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Yes my 66 was a non-syncro first gear trans. |
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| Author: | Junior [ Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:27 pm ] |
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cool ill be on the lookout. thanks for the info. |
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| Author: | Junior [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:23 am ] |
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has anyone tried to modify one to make it work? i have one and was thinking about cutting it up to see if i can make it work. was just wondering if anyone had any tips. looks like all i would really need to do is shorten the brackets that goes to the back of the tranny. |
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| Author: | Groovin65 [ Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:13 pm ] |
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Rug_Trucker Said: Quote: If you need a OD bell let me know I have several. How much would you like for one? Any idea on shipping to Reno NV? I too was thinking about doing this conversion..as much as i've enjoyed the column im ready to DRIVE my rebuilt slant! ..Not to mention it takes all of my lady to drive the ole girl  Looking into the A 833 now. Just not sure which bell to use. Are all the A833's OD? |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | No they aren't... |
Quote: Are all the A833's OD?
No, 60's to 1974 model year A-833's are close ratio direct 4th gear boxes with a few variations in 1st gear ratios, and a few for the 440/6pak and Hemi that have the 18 spline input shaft. 1975-1987 the boxes are A-833OD.-D.Idiot |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:21 am ] |
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I am guessing $75-80 shipped via USPS |
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