Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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I don't have the funds right now for an aftermarket floor shifter for the truck. Soooo, I used the stock 833od shifter handle, some 16 gauge sheet metal,, and some 3/16x1" strap steel, along with a few swivel linkage pieces I had, and made my own automatic floor shifter. The linkage rod itself is 5/16 pencil rod.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Another view showing pc of strap welded to bottom of handle....
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Here is what it looks like dummied up to the floor shifter hump and boot...
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Worm's eye view all hooked up. It shifts smooth as glass. I do plan on making up a reverse lock out. Total investment: $6.00! And 2 hours of my time. To right is the end that is hooked to 727 linkage arm.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Thanks Dakotaman! I have a lot of time and a fair amount of $ in it, and nowhere near done yet. In the near future it will get an aluminum radiator, an interior redo, and a lot of sheetmetal work with a fresh coat of black suede....amongst other things.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Thanks Webster! I am still working out the bugs, like a slight coolant leak from around 2 of the header bolts. At first I thought it was coming from head bolts! I am going to change radiators, because it was running warmer than I wanted it to. I found a 3 row aluminum replacement with tranny cooler for less than 200 bucks. The problem was the one I had in there wasn't flowing near the coolant it should. I will get there. Glad I am somewhat patient. Other than a few very minor things, I am very happy!
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Got all the leaks fixed. Just waiting on the radiator now. I ordered a double pass from speedway motors...
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Radiator installed with a fabbed by me top shroud made of stainless steel sheet. I am using 2 pusher electric fans with a 160 degree switch. Also have a manual override switch.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Well Wagonmaster, there is a clean up in the future. I know, it was dirty in the pic. Fresh coat of black suede and an interior redo soon. The fuel mileage issue, work provides me fuel. As for the little leaner, it is a cast crank engine, but I do just happen to have a freshly bored .030 over steel crank block, and a good standard/standard crank. I bought the 7.5:1 pistons a few years back when the machine work was done. I am going to use the head with oversize stainless valves from the truck engine with a new 280 cam. A turbo and efi is in its future...it will be backed with a 833od. Its new home will be a different twist on a roadster.
Thanks golden arm, I am nowhere near done with the truck.
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
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Re: Today, I am saying goodbye to my little leaning friend.
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Also golden arm, keep plugging along, you will get it done. Good luck on your project!
84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi.
If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.
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