User Login    
 + Register
  • Main navigation
Main Menu
Login
Username:

Password:


Lost Password?

Register now!
Fast Search
Slow Search

Advanced Search
Google Ad

Browsing this Thread:   1 Anonymous Users





Mad-1200
Auto to manual conversion
#1
Just can't stay away
Joined:
2008/8/22 16:16
From Murray Bridge, SA
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 137
Offline
just wondering what people have done, made another cross member and drilled new holes in the floor or done it a different way?

cheers

Posted on: 2008/12/28 10:11
_________________
Cars:
1973 Datsun 1200 sedan (Project)
19?? Datsun 1200 sedan (Parts Car)

A12 crankin
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


1200rallycar
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#2
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined:
2002/3/20 3:40
From Melbourne, Australia
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 8221
Offline
make a u-shaped cross member to bridge the difference, if your lucky enough some 4 speeds have a location for a second mounting which lines up roughly with the auto tunnel mounts

Posted on: 2008/12/28 10:25
_________________
1200 Coupe Weekender
1200 Coupe Rallycar
1200 Coupe Wife's Daily
1200 Coupe Project A15ETT
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


Mad-1200
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#3
Just can't stay away
Joined:
2008/8/22 16:16
From Murray Bridge, SA
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 137
Offline
so use the original auto mounting holes or drill new 1s??

Posted on: 2008/12/28 10:54
_________________
Cars:
1973 Datsun 1200 sedan (Project)
19?? Datsun 1200 sedan (Parts Car)

A12 crankin
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


DatsAndy
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#4
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined:
2008/6/10 15:46
From Armidale N.S.W
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 5652
Offline
Use the original holes and either make up a u shaped gearbox crossmember As said by 1200rallycar or extend your original One. Or source a 4 speed box with the 2 mount points on it one near Tailshaft input which will almost line up with mounts on tunnel just have to enlarge the holes in cross member slightly.

Posted on: 2008/12/28 11:31
_________________
71 1200 Sedan A12 cruiser build
73 1200 wagon SOLD
76 1200 Ute CA18DE And Stumpy box SOLD.
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


Mad-1200
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#5
Just can't stay away
Joined:
2008/8/22 16:16
From Murray Bridge, SA
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 137
Offline
Open in new window


we talkin something like this
this for a 5 speed conversion

Posted on: 2008/12/28 12:39
_________________
Cars:
1973 Datsun 1200 sedan (Project)
19?? Datsun 1200 sedan (Parts Car)

A12 crankin
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


dazza1200
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#6
Home away from home
Joined:
2008/1/30 10:17
From perth
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 721
Offline
ah!
so thats why my previously auto coupe has a home brew crossmember
plenty room for ca box but :)

Posted on: 2008/12/29 6:27
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


DatsAndy
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#7
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined:
2008/6/10 15:46
From Armidale N.S.W
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 5652
Offline
Yeah but i think going off mine and a 4 speed it will be a lot bigger as in U shaped not u shaped especially if you dont have the box with 2 mounting points one near the tail shaft input and one near speedo input get me drift ?. Also learn from my mistake and make it thicker say 5mm plate minimum i used 3 mm and it bowed within a week though it made a good template for a thicker one.

Posted on: 2008/12/29 6:56
_________________
71 1200 Sedan A12 cruiser build
73 1200 wagon SOLD
76 1200 Ute CA18DE And Stumpy box SOLD.
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


clyons8
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#8
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined:
2007/1/22 23:06
From East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 6981
Offline
3mm Plate!

Out of interest which ones did have the two sets of holes? i.e how could they be distinguished in regard to vehicles model/year?

Posted on: 2008/12/29 7:00
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


DatsAndy
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#9
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined:
2008/6/10 15:46
From Armidale N.S.W
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 5652
Offline
Well i have herd the second holes are for an exhaust bracket, but they look usable for cross member to me. The 5 speed i sold conehead had the 2 mount points and some 56 a 4 speeds i have seen since have the 2 mount points. As far as specific models they came in I'm not sure others would know a whole lot more than i on this and many other matters or Wiki will give answers ive been using the wiki lately its awesome.

Posted on: 2008/12/29 9:02
_________________
71 1200 Sedan A12 cruiser build
73 1200 wagon SOLD
76 1200 Ute CA18DE And Stumpy box SOLD.
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer


Mad-1200
Re: Auto to manual conversion
#10
Just can't stay away
Joined:
2008/8/22 16:16
From Murray Bridge, SA
Group:
Registered Users
Posts: 137
Offline
hey thanks for your help guys...

i could see how it would bend over time, its a fair distance, did your coupe have a plate made up like this andy?

i had a look through my gearbox collection and ive got 1 with the mounting holes by the tail shaft, pretty sure it has no reverse tho damit

Posted on: 2008/12/29 10:10
_________________
Cars:
1973 Datsun 1200 sedan (Project)
19?? Datsun 1200 sedan (Parts Car)

A12 crankin
Transfer the post to other applications Transfer



(1) 2 »



You can view topic.
You cannot start a new topic.
You cannot reply to posts.
You cannot edit your posts.
You cannot delete your posts.
You cannot add new polls.
You cannot vote in polls.
You cannot attach files to posts.
You cannot post without approval.

[Advanced Search]