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Re: Richmond 5 / 6 speed OD trans in 68 b-body?
[Re: bigD]
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12/20/08 08:23 PM
12/20/08 08:23 PM
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fourgearsavoy
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I put a Richmond 5-speed in my 64. In my case I had to cut and box my crossmember for shift-rod and shifter clearance with the Long V-gate as it's a tad bit larger than an H-pattern shifter.I also had to make my own tranny mount.They fit and work well but they are not a "bolt-in" installation.I think it was worth it though with that low (3.27) first gear so I can run a 3.54 gear in the rear. Here is a pic with a Long V-gate. Gus
64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60
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Re: Richmond 5 / 6 speed OD trans in 68 b-body?
[Re: fourgearsavoy]
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12/21/08 11:36 PM
12/21/08 11:36 PM
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bigD
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Gus,it sounds like you did'nt have to mod the tunnel for the trans itself,just for the style of shifter you're running? I would be using an H pattern shifter,just wondering if it would locate in the stock location(I have a console).Thanks,D.
2015 Chrysler200s,2008 Charger R/T R&T,1999 Dakota R/T,1999 Viper ACR,1968 Charger R/T.
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Re: Richmond 5 / 6 speed OD trans in 68 b-body?
[Re: bigD]
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12/22/08 07:40 PM
12/22/08 07:40 PM
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fourgearsavoy
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Well my car was originally a slant 6,3 on the tree car.I made my own tunnel to fit an E-body trans and shifter assembly.I liked the E-body trans for the shifter location right next to my thigh.I also used a Long V-gate shifter on the 833 Mopar 4-speed with the same tunnel.I custom made the shifter brackets and linkage for the Richmond so they came out in the same place as the 833 so I didn't have to do any more sheet metal work.It's alot of work and fabrication but like making your own headers it's all worth it when your done. Gus
64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60
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