Sorry Dave, My message perhaps wasn't quite clear about this.
I have two cars.
A 1500 Midget that I modified to take an overdrive gearbox. I am really
pleased with that, it makes such a difference to driving; quieter, faster,
more economical. I would really recomend this conversion.
There is a description of the job on Larry Miller's Buggii web page:
http://www.ado13.com/techs/tech3/od1500.html
I am now interested in a 5 spd box for my 1275 Sprite. I have heard that
the European model ford Sierra box can be fitted, and is easy to come by in
the UK. There is a German made bellhousing adaptor. Not sure where to get
hold of this though. Daniel 1312 has done this conversion and might help.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Bohler <bohler@hooked.net>
To: <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Sent: 21 June 1999 02:12
> Hi Guy - I have a 1500 Midget also (78). I'm interested in putting a 5
> speed in my car, but the only coversion kits I can find are those like
> Rivergate that use Datsun 210 boxes and require extensive body work to
> install. I noticed in your eamil that you are using a "Sierra" box. I
> haven;t heard of this one before. What car does it come out of ? Does it
> bolt right up without bodywork in a 1500? Are there conversion kits
> available?
>
> Thaks in advance - Dave Bohler
>
> 78 Midget
>
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