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custom shifter
Hi guys,
Much more of a lurker than a poster but I do have a quick question. I have a 915 going in a kit car and will be hooking up the shifter soon. A lot of people have said,"You have to use the stock shifter or an aftermarket Wevo etc..." Well, neither are in my budget (i.e. part-time teacher's salary :eek:) but I do have a Jamar dune buggy shifter that I ripped the reverse lockout out of. I measured the throw of the shifter and the amount of movement in the shift rod and I'll have plenty of movement with a slight mod to the box for 5th. (Dimple the box out .125"). Why would I need the actual shifter if everything else will line up? I plan on putting a gate over the top so it goes into the gear I want. Don't need to slam 3rd when wanting 5th! I'm trying to keep it all simple. The chassis is a tube frame so space isn't a problem. Any thoughts? Thanks! Jeff |
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Pre-owned 915 shift housing assemblies can be found for a reasonable price. You'll need the shift tube and coupler too, then modify the length of the shift tube to suit your kit car dimensions. Sherwood |
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Attached is a pic of where the 915 sits right now. Reasonable price varies from person to person. :rolleyes: I know a few weekend racers who think $1,000 is pocket change. :eek: To me, pocket change is anything under a dollar... Jeffhttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271365824.jpg |
I think we need more pictures of your project car. It looks cool, whatever it is! SmileWavy
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Where are you in IL? I'm updating my 73 915 shifter to an 86, and driving from MA to MN next week, stopping in Chicago on the 25th-26th. If you can meet me there, I can give it to you then. do you need the bar and coupler too? can bring those as well. LMK.
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The tires are 265/50/15 on 10" front and 295/50/15 on 12" rears. The body still needs A LOT of work and customizing, but I'll be up to my neck in welding slag and fiberglass this summer! I should set up a photobucket so everyone can see the stuff I'm doing. Gotta go out a plant a new money tree. The last one died and was used for compost...http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271388748.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271388788.jpg It will look like this when it is done! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1271388964.jpg Yep, I've got alot of work to do! :D Jeff |
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