Ok its a strange one but does anyone know if I can convert a 4 speed gearbox to a 2 or 3 speed without affecting the reverse gear?
Ive never opened of played with one but would like to know if the reverse gear shares anything with the other gears?

If so then Im after a 4 speed nissan box with 4 on the floor to become 2 on the floor.

what the hell for?

Hmm... electric car project maybe?

I've got a 56A you can have, but shipping might kill ya...

Have you got something in mind for the 1st and 2nd ratios you want?

Got one you have in Bayswater if you want. I'll swap it for a 96 packet of nurofen in the little white container. My backs fricken killing me at the moment.

I have a 3 speed 1000 gear box if any help.collum shift.
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cheers Mark

I've got a 3 speed column shift out of a 62 bluebird you can have for postage.

Thanks guys, yes Im converting to electric and will need first tampered with for a taller ratio. A toploader would be perfect with its 2.58 first ratio but heavy as buggery.

Just found out I will have to find an L series 4 speed like a 63a for the torque. The w56 could shred itself with a 9 inch DC motor.

Anyone know where I can get pics of the internals? Then I could see whats sharing what.

I've got a Stanza Haynes manual if that helps? It covers the 63A 4 and 5 speed.

I may be able to scan some pics for you but they aren't that great to start with...

Why dont you just take off in 2nd gear?

DC motors have heaps of torque from 0rpm...

I'm curious why you'd only want two gears? wouldn't you want all gears for various speeds & loads?

I have a friend who's building an electric VW Cabriolet (Rabbit) thats using the VW 5 spd., I think he's using a 9" motor as well. What voltage are you planning on running?

His web site is below, worth a look.

http://chaosmgmt.blogspot.com/