Hi all,
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I want to change out the transmission for a floor shifter but keep the torque tube and rear end for the sake of originality (for now) -- I know I'll be left with a low top speed but don't mind keeping her to the back roads. I'm also a grad student and don't have a ton of money or the skill/experience to do anything too far out or expensive - I'm thinking relatively simple (bolt-on), cheap, and reliable, even at the expense of performance... within reason, of course
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1) find an original 4-speed from an AD 1/2-ton truck like mine and be happy starting in 2nd gear.
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That would cost you less than buying the Patrick's adapter and a transmission. You'll need an SM420 4-speed with the torque-tube adapter/receiver on the rear, and a suitable u-joint. These show up often in the Swap Meet.
