Tom
Jay Laifman wrote:
>
> Tom writes:
>
> >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