Mike,
I did use a 90 degree fitting on my 5-speed in my '66. But I didn't run the
cable through the tunnel! (Great idea, though.)
I dolly'd out the tunnel area around the trans cable area. I did this by
cutting some of the sheet metal, added some metal and shaped a hump and
closed it all up. This allowed the necessary room for the 90 degree
fitting, and the cable travels the normal path up to the firewall.
Fred - So.SF, CA
BADROC
'66 wL
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> From: nruff <nruffcorn@prodigy.net>
> To: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; Datsun Roadster List
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: 5 speed into a 66
> Date: Friday, August 04, 2000 7:15 PM
>
> Mike-
>
> I was unable to use my 90 degree fitting in my 67 U-20/5speed swap. The
> clearance was way to little. Others have suggested dollying out the area
on
> the tunnell before installing the tranny. I attempted this, but I need
to
> work it out another 1/2 before it would come close to fitting-impossible
to
> do after installed. This is my last resort, but someone (I think Fred
Katz)
> suggested running the cable right through the side of the tunnel, sealing
> it, and hiding it under the carpet.
>
> Nathan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 7:36 PM
> Subject: 5 speed into a 66
>
>
> > List,
> >
> > What will I have to do to make a 5 speed fit into my 66 besides the
usual
> > stuff like cutting floor for shifter, using different tranny mount,
> > driveshaft, etc.
> >
> > Do you think I can use my 90 degree 4 speed adapter on the 5 speed?
> >
> > Thanks for the help.
> >
> > 66 Mike
> >
>
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