[RA1John]

Converting a column shift automatic '64 to a 4-speed. Anything I'm missing??
Have the following:

- Rebuilt 4-speed Muncie (M20) - from David's 4-Speeds
- M..T. Cross Member Mount
- Driveshaft (re-use original w/new u-joints)
- Rebuilt Hurst 4-speed shifter w/white knob (still in box from Hurst, late 70s)
- Shifter linkage (used, believed to be the Hurst KPO linkage)
- 4-speed shifter boot, plate & hardware to dog-house & tunnel
- '64 Bell Housing & inspection cover
- Throw-out bearing (hi-perf.) & pilot ball-bearing
- 4-speed pedals w/new bushings
- Shifter tunnel dog-house w/screws
- Frame Z-Bar bracket (to be welded on)
- Original Z-bar w/rebuild kit & ball-studs & seal (incl. to block)
- Clutch fork, boot w/retainer & return spring
- Clutch Rod, seal, clip & push-rod
- Tilt Steering column w/original 4-speed wiring to B/U lamp switch
- Steering column plate to firewall w/seal
- Back-up Lamp switch assy. w/bracket, shield & rod
- New clutch & pressure plate "Ram" brand)
- M.T. Console (original w/new shifter pad)
- Carpet for M/T


Appreciate the feedback & advice!
(hoping to get Dad's car finished to surprise him for Detroit Woodward Cruise)

Thanks,
John

[Scott Thelander]

64 Tilt mmmmmmmmmmm nice .....

a couple trinkets .. come to mind .... but it looks like u have it well covered and thought out ....

fly wheel
flywheel bolts
pressure plate bolts
tranny to bell housing bolts
correct lube
block swivel ball stud
rear gear change
inspection cover
HURST equiped sticker for the wing window
correct speedo gear
does the emergency brake cable or cable hooks on the floor change when going manual ? the x member moves..
............................

[RA1John]

Thanks for those detail reminders Scott.
All set except for...
-Muncie Trans to Bell Housing Bolts.
Size, pix?

Appreciate the input!

John

[chrisp]

Have repair bushings if any male holes are egg shaped in the Z-bar & clutch pedal .

[donziboy]

Good luck you have it covered so take your time it’s a fun project and you will enjoy driving the car when it’s done. This will wake up and change the attitude of your car.
I did the conversion 2 years ago on my 65 it took a weekend to do the swap with the help of 2 friends and included installing boxed lower control arms and a rear sway bar. We started on Friday night after work and I drove the car down the road late Saturday afternoon. I finished up the carpet and console work on Sunday. I purchased everting I needed from a member on the forum except the Z-bar bracket, most of the parts were OEM that were taken off his 65 car and installed on mine with very little adjustment required.

[bill ryder]

Do you have the spring that holds the shifter hole cover to the bottom of the console opening? It sets on top of the shifter boot around the shift handle..

"Bill"!

[60sstuff]

Originally Posted by bill ryder

Do you have the spring that holds the shifter hole cover to the bottom of the console opening? It sets on top of the shifter boot around the shift handle..

"Bill"!

Hi Bill,

Good call.

Yes the “one year only” 64 curved cover with spring for the console application.

Chris.

[BOB VIDAN]

My VP comes thru again.

[RA1John]

Bill,

Any chance you have dimensions for this spring?
Same or similar to the one used on inside door handle or..?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 60sstuff

Hi Bill,

Good call.

Yes the “one year only” 64 curved cover with spring for the console application.

Chris.

[footjoy]

I hate to but in but can you measure your drive shaft. Center to center.

Thanks
Greg