Wiring
Got the engine and forward light harness mostly figured out. Installed the fan… Getting closer to firing it up.
Clutch z-bar installed and console bracket removed
Installed the clutch z-bar along with all of the clutch linkages.
4-speed transmission installed
Got the A-833 4-speed installed. Had to loosen the motor mounts because the engine was not quite centered. Once the motor mounts were loosened, the transmission was able to be centered and bolted to the crossmember. The upper crossmember will need to be slightly notched in order to make room for shifting into 2nd gear, a 1/4 inch or so. Other than that, no real issues.
4-speed floor hump
The 4-speed floor hump showed up today from Classic Industries. Now I just have to measure twice, cut once and weld. Also, finally picked up the frame side ball stud for the z-bar pedal linkage. Things are getting closer…
Engine Accessories
The Alternator and Power Steering were mocked into place. Still need some spacers for the alternator bolts but it’s in the correct spot. Did inventory and found the inspection cover for the flywheel. Have 2 starters to get tested. Did some painting…horns look new. Other pics are just random ‘How things look now” pics…
Misc
The transmission linkages are all now working. The unit shifts terrific in all forward gears, but the reverse rod is approx 1 inch too long. I was able create an extension on the lever and it works great. The 4-speed is ready to go in, but I still need to cut out the floor for it to fit. Soon…
Also, did some more sandblasting in Ben’s cabinet. You can see some items done and a before/after of the transmission cross-member which now looks brand new in it’s Eastwood Chassis Black paint.
Shifter linkage issues…
After ordering new 68-72 A-Body shifter linkages from Classic Industries, I’m having an issue connecting the reverse shifter linkage. The rod it too long no matter how I attempt to connect it. (see pics). I have opened the issue with Classic Industries and they are looking into:
A) What I’m doing wrong
B) If they sent me the correct linkage
Stay tuned…..
