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  1. Fargone
    This is a cool project idea, I'll be following you. I was on Code 504 website and I'd be curious if they ever considered making a conversion package so you could use an original flathead 6 (I will be contacting them). I've got a lot invested in my engine build and tranny swap. If I could drop that into a modern and lowered chassis I'd really be intrigued. Good luck and keep us posted please.
  2. Fargone
    Great sounds straight forward enough, my bushing is on it's way to me as we speak.
  3. Fargone
    I've been doing some micrometer checks on the input shaft and throw out bearing dimensions and it looks like the bushing would have to be machined down a few thousands. Did yours fit without machining?
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    I'm hoping you guys have some images of the completed 4 speed swap. I'd love to see how your floors turned out. What shifter boot style you're using. For this conversation I don't think it matters if was a T5 swap on an A833. I'd just like to see how cool they turned out.
  5. Fargone
    In my stack of spares I have one from a 1951 Fargo 1/2 ton (not sure if they are the same). Do you have a picture of yours?
  6. Fargone
    Thanks for the feedback, I'm going to reinstall the trans for another mock up session. I really don't want a giant hole in the floor.
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    I can't speak for the guys that have raised the shifter, but there is a long distance to the floor from the shifter I'm guessing that's why they raised it. I'm also guessing that leaving the pivot point low makes for a rather long throw in the gear changes. Not sure that's why I'm asking.
  8. Fargone
    Sorry about duplicate post but I meant it to be a quote for you two guys. Ok I've spent some time coming up with templates for moving shifter forward. Option "A" is a straight forward move of roughly 5 1/2" toward the bellhousing. Option "B" is more complex moving not only forward 5 1/2" but up 3" as well. I'm inclined to the more simple approach, but I'd like some feedback on why some have raised the shifter position. Both choices obviously involve a modified shifter and shift linkage. Option "A" appears to involve less potential for shift linkage problems.
  9. Fargone
    Ok I've spent some time coming up with templates for moving shifter forward. Option "A" is a straight forward move of roughly 5 1/2" toward the bellhousing. Option "B" is more complex moving not only forward 5 1/2" but up 3" as well. I'm inclined to the more simple approach, but I'd like some feedback on why some have raised the shifter position. Both choices obviously involve a modified shifter and shift linkage. Option "A" appears to involve less potential for shift linkage problems.
  10. Fargone
    The exhaust is split stock manifolds, if you look close you should see them in the pictures I've posted. I'll be doing dual exhaust not sure what size yet. I'm guessing something in the 2" - 2 1/4" range nothing too fancy or loud. I want it to rumble, but not be a nuisance to the world.
  11. Fargone
    Aok contact Tim Kingsbury he's a member of this blog.
  12. Fargone
    I changed the air filter setup after some input from Tim. This setup is much less restrictive. It will require some extra work but that's the way things go.
  13. Fargone
    The custom linkage was part of the package. George fabricated the whole works. I will be using the stock gas pedal and throttle cable, at least that's the plan.
  14. Fargone
    Top notch wiring job!
  15. Fargone
    I did some mock-up work today, so as promised here's some photos of the tri-power setup with split exhaust. Tons of thanks go out to Tim Kingsbury and George Asche that made this set up possible. As you can see there is a small hole in the firewall and I've still got more carving to do to clear the rear carb, linkage and air cleaner.
  16. Fargone
    I've swapped in a 96 Jeep Cherokee diff. I cant recall the exact ratio but I believe it's around 3.73 or 3.54.
  17. Fargone
    Thanks for the info on the Isostatic Industries AA-1715-3 P/M SLEEVE 1.254 X 1.753 X 3 bushing
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    So I had a lot of fun / difficulty getting my transmission into my truck and now I know why. The hole in the adapter plate for the transmission snout is a few thousands too small. I checked the clutch plate for correct splines and fit, I test fit the plate to my bell housing, but I never slipped the plate onto the transmission to make sure it slid on freely. It did not. Once I pried the trans out and removed the plate it was quick task to resize the plate with an air grinder. It was a very small amount of material to remove, but now she slides right on like butter.
  19. Fargone
    It's not really the same transmission, other than internal components it does not fit this application. The Aok adapter plate between the bell housing and trans is not compatible with the GM version.
  20. Fargone
    Sorry I missed the second part of your post. The engine was the original 237 flathead 6 now its 251ish the bell housing is the original 1/2 ton unit for the 3 speed column shift. I have the Aok adapter plate the trans bolts are all in. You had the same problem I currently have, I'm glad to see it's been done before!
  21. Fargone
    I mocked up a cardboard template today it looks a lot like Smokeys… well except his is steel and actually works!
  22. Fargone
    Awesome job man!
  23. Fargone
    My thinking was to reposition the shifter with a custom bracket to the approximate position of the centralized factory shifter and maybe raise it an inch. My hope is the shift rods will not require NASA to resize. If I maintain the shifter position relative to it's existing position (moving it forward only, not left or right) I should only have to shorten the rods not rebend or get overly fancy with design. That is my hope anyway.
  24. Fargone
    Good to know thanks.
  25. Fargone
    I have a bought several items on Kijiji but I haven't tried for this item, excellent idea. The problem is I don't think the item exists. The mighty internet is full of data but lacking in actual facts, photos and measurements of the A833 transmission. I can not find a photo of the short trans with the forward shifter position. I will try Kijiji for the item and another complete trans and shifter combo.
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