Geezzz, what a job. Thanks to my PACC/TC buddies Sean (PickSS) Rick - aka Master Fabricator (ricks_67), Joe (Malibu400), Dave (BLN) and Chad (csmnlm).

I could NOT have done this without the help and support from some of the best guys on the planet. :yes: :)

I am almost done, still need to get the driveshaft shortened and get the interior in as well as some other lose ends. This is a going to be a great summer guys! :thumbsup:

Cool! Just remember to take note of the moment when you shift into 5th for the first time.

BTW - did you get a price for shortening the d-shaft? Local shop here told my buddy 200.00, which I thought was alot considering you can get a new one for 300.00.

Cool! Just remember to take note of the moment when you shift into 5th for the first time.

BTW - did you get a price for shortening the d-shaft? Local shop here told my buddy 200.00, which I thought was alot considering you can get a new one for 300.00.

Vince, I am going to look into that Monday. The shop right up the street does this and they used my car on their Web site (http://gardenspotframe.com/drive.htm), so they said they would "take care of me." :)

$200.00 does sound like a lot. Oh....and I'll note the first 5th gear change. :)

I've been dinking around with mine for 3 months. But I pulled the engine and did some work on it too. It's funny, it started with a 5 speed kit, and quickly spread to a Quicktime scatter sheild, very pricey McLeod RST twin disc clutch, billet flywheel, March serpentine system with new water pump and PS pump, BG Mighty Demon, new Pypes Violator muffs, upgraded 1350 aluminum drive shaft with new pinion yoke, Spal twin fan set up, recoating my headers, Milodon oil pan, urethane motor mounts, blah blah blah. I had to bite my tongue today to keep from buying an aluminum radiator. I am lucky to have an understanding wife.

I sorta need new tires, I am sure I will shortly with a manual instead of auto :yes:

Cool! Just remember to take note of the moment when you shift into 5th for the first time.

BTW - did you get a price for shortening the d-shaft? Local shop here told my buddy 200.00, which I thought was alot considering you can get a new one for 300.00.
I just had mine done, shortened, balanced, and they cleaned and painted it for $85.00
I also had to buy a 32 spline yoke which was $90.00
All from a welding shop here in town.

I've been dinking around with mine for 3 months. But I pulled the engine and did some work on it too. It's funny, it started with a 5 speed kit, and quickly spread to a Quicktime scatter sheild, very pricey McLeod RST twin disc clutch, billet flywheel, March serpentine system with new water pump and PS pump, BG Mighty Demon, new Pypes Violator muffs, upgraded 1350 aluminum drive shaft with new pinion yoke, Spal twin fan set up, recoating my headers, Milodon oil pan, urethane motor mounts, blah blah blah. I had to bite my tongue today to keep from buying an aluminum radiator. I am lucky to have an understanding wife.

I sorta need new tires, I am sure I will shortly with a manual instead of auto :yes:

I hear ya Gibbons, I went with a SFI flywheel and a blowproof as well. I installed a aluminum radiator when I did my engine two years ago, pretty much had too, blown engines tend to generate heat.

Ok everybody i cought Spider Dan doing some late night testing. He didnt know i put the video camera in the car. He said he was just going around the block to get a six pack. Well tell me what ya think.....

YouTube - 5 SPEED POWERSHIFTS inside car

Darn Tony, I really thought by going out at 3am my cover wouldn't be exposed. :eek: :D

I only wished I shift that good....right guys?

Just finished mine this week, It is sooo much better, even 1st through 4th is more fun than the 4 speed Saginaw that was in my car. Had the drive shaft shortened, cleaned , painted, balanced and u-joints presseed out and replaced with new yoke cost was $65.00. Take it to a Truck Repair place they are much cheaper. Dropped it off one day picked it up the next.

Just finished mine this week, It is sooo much better, even 1st through 4th is more fun than the 4 speed Saginaw that was in my car. Had the drive shaft shortened, cleaned , painted, balanced and u-joints presseed out and replaced with new yoke cost was $65.00. Take it to a Truck Repair place they are much cheaper. Dropped it off one day picked it up the next.

Thanks Max, I actually have a connection with a truck place that does drivershafts, I think they owe me one. :)

My car is second from 2nd from left. :)

http://gardenspotframe.com/drive.htm

Dan,that is a great conversion..nothing like an overdrive in a stick musclecar!

Dan,that is a great conversion..nothing like an overdrive in a stick musclecar!

Thanks I am excited Chris, almost there. Few more odds and ends.

it sure is fun... i get a grin on my face every time

Well, I ordered my aluminum radiator today, I just don't feel like monkeying around with my old one which looks like a Harrison, but has the wrong hat section on top so the fan brackets dont fit. No shifting grins from me yet...

Hey, how about those new tools to do this conversion: Engine lifter/tilter, TDC finder plug, digital protractor/level, muffler joint separator jacks, different dial indicator, several taps, new tank of argon, motor stand.... I already had all the other tools, and borrowed an engine hoist. Yeah, I got carried away with this and did a bunch of other stuff which doubled the cost of my project. I won't count my new 4 post lift in the project, as it came 14 weeks after I ordered it and the part of the job when I really needed it is past.

Geezzz, what a job. Thanks to my PACC/TC buddies Sean (PickSS) Rick - aka Master Fabricator (ricks_67), Joe (Malibu400), Dave (BLN) and Chad (csmnlm).
Cool! Now I know who to call for help with mine. :D
Glad to hear it's coming along, Dan. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Gibbons, it is really all worth the trouble. My TKO project started as a budget as well, I sure dont regret it now!

Cool! Now I know who to call for help with mine. :D
Glad to hear it's coming along, Dan. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Hey Kirk! How's it going buddy? You going to make some events this year? :)

Gibbons, it is really all worth the trouble. My TKO project started as a budget as well, I sure dont regret it now!

Hey Brett, if it wasn't for the guys at Classic Chevy 5 Speed and the this site, I might have detonated. As is, I am getting pretty excited. And I have learned a lot. I shouldn't admit this, but I stacked a couple of Subaru brake rotor boxes inside to sit on and played like I was rowing the gears :yes: I can't wait!

I shouldn't admit this, but I stacked a couple of Subaru brake rotor boxes inside to sit on and played like I was rowing the gears :yes: I can't wait!

Hmmm.....I did that yesterday. :yes: :D

You going to make some events this year?
Yeah, I knew that was coming. ;)
Can't wait for the next get together. Had some bad timing last summer but now we're settled in to the new place so no more excuses. I want to get the Chevelle out one more time before I pull her in for the rebuild.

Yeah, I knew that was coming. ;)
Can't wait for the next get together. Had some bad timing last summer but now we're settled in to the new place so no more excuses. I want to get the Chevelle out one more time before I pull her in for the rebuild.

I'm holding you to that Kirk. ;) :)

Hmmm.....I did that yesterday. :yes: :D

and the day before that and the day before that....you have drool on your sleeve :) !

Oh Sean, thanks for the milk crate, worker perfectly. :thumbsup: :D

Oh Sean, thanks for the milk crate, worker perfectly. :thumbsup: :D

Dan,
Take it off your head, it's to sit on!

Dan,
Take it off your head, it's to sit on!

But it fits so good Sean. :)

Getting my new drive shaft this Friday :) Of course they are calling for rain this weekend :(

Looks like I might be plowing through the gears in the garage after all. :D

it'll give you time to double check everything. plus you still have to do the on jack stands break-in. They call for like 15 to 20 minutes of going through the gears. so that should give you a little grin, the only problem is you wont be moving and there wont be smoke comming from your tires.

seeing that power shifting video put me over the edge.i ordered the swap kit from classic chevy and am awaiting arrival in 5 more days.
(it will take longer)
had to tell somebody as i cant tell my wife.

paul

haha very nice. its straight forward swap. nothing technical unless you're going with hydraulic stuff and doing it with an LS motor but the tranny is a nice hunk of artwork

it'll give you time to double check everything. plus you still have to do the on jack stands break-in. They call for like 15 to 20 minutes of going through the gears. so that should give you a little grin, the only problem is you wont be moving and there wont be smoke comming from your tires.

Just picked the driveshaft, time to climb under the car and get working that grin :) :D

seeing that power shifting video put me over the edge.i ordered the swap kit from classic chevy and am awaiting arrival in 5 more days.
(it will take longer)
had to tell somebody as i cant tell my wife.

paul

Paul,

Your secret is safe with me! Don't worry about it, she'll never notice you grabbing 5th. :)

And yet a little closer. Should keep the heat out (not a fan of heat) and reduce the sound a bit, ok, not so much on the sound. :)

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haha looking good, the interior for our cars goes in very quick... looks like you're just about there. I bet you cant wait!

Dont put the carpet in, the foil will protect you from the government rays that they installed in the roads:yes: also dont forget your TFH you will be protected top to bottom:D

Dont put the carpet in, the foil will protect you from the government rays that they installed in the roads:yes: also dont forget your TFH you will be protected top to bottom:D

I've seen his TFH and he needs to re-do it :)

I've seen his TFH and he needs to re-do it :)
Thats because Dan has a large cone shaped head :D

WELL ???

Inquiring minds want to know :thumbsup:

Dont put the carpet in, the foil will protect you from the government rays that they installed in the roads:yes: also dont forget your TFH you will be protected top to bottom:D

Why do you think I used that material Brad? NO NWO waves getting in my Chevelle :noway:
the heat thing was a cover. :D

I've seen his TFH and he needs to re-do it :)

Sean - thanks for turning me on to the good material, my new TFH ROCKS! :yes: :D

65MPH @ about 2000RPMs :cool: 75MPH about 2300RPM with 4:10s...Enough Said. :hurray:

Sounds like she's a-running :hurray:

Its awesome aint it...like a different car. Looking back, wish I went with 4.11's, but everybody kept mentioning 1st gear being too short. But all in all I'm a happy camper too.

Enjoy :beers:

Sounds like she's a-running :hurray:

Its awesome aint it...like a different car. Looking back, wish I went with 4.11's, but everybody kept mentioning 1st gear being too short. But all in all I'm a happy camper too.

Enjoy :beers:

Vince it's AMAZING! First gear does not seem any noticeably different then my M20 to be honest! 4:10 /11s are perfect with this trans. :)

Anyways Thanks! :)

Dan,
Did you get my voicemail today?

Dan,
Did you get my voicemail today?

Yes thanks - See PM.