>I have heard rumors about the toyota 5-speed conversion for quite
>sometime. I understand that some guy in Australia will cast the
>necessary bellhousing in lots of 5. So if you and 4 of your alpine buds
>are willing to pony up the bucks.....
I've heard about this too. However, I am sure that Rick has too. And, if Rick is not simply selling that one, but developing another one, I would wait for Rick's. Ever see the back page of his catelog where he shows why his parts are better? I was at his shop when he was working over the new top he was getting made. He really does not take these things lightly and makes sure they are as right as they can be before he starts selling them. I believe that many of these products are made in a joint effort between Rick, Curt and Tom.
My $.02, I love my Alpine transmission, always have. It has just the right classic feel, light and precise yet strong, with short enough throw. It would not be an Alpine without it.
Jay '67 Bentbeam