Project 6-speed

[Norbie]

Are you going to adapt that JZA80 bracket plate or just go full custom??

The what now?

Nice work Norbie, seemed to be easily solved. So does that mean the shifter support bracket was cut and shut?

Certainly does. It looks a bit dodgy but who cares, it won't be visible. I'll post some pics later.

[The Witzl]

Norbie - have you contact our mate in NZ about the Toyota specific parts? No doubt they have them there in stock!!

[Mr Ed]

The what now?

The bit you asked about in this thread: http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/...ad.php?t=25537

[Norbie]

Ah that thing! Nah I've decided to go custom with the sheetmetal changes; the MkIV tunnel is shaped quite differently (wider and flatter at the top) so it probably wouldn't work anyway.

[Esteban]

Norbie if you need those parts at cost price, I might be able to help you, buuuut, the wait could be offensive as at a guess they'd have to come from japan. You have a copy of the EPC dont you?

[Norbie]

I have a list of all the part numbers I need. If I forward these to you could you get me a quote? I'd be very much obliged.

[Norbie]

OK update time! I re-installed the V160 tonight with newly modified shifter assembly installed. Everything fits, no clearance problems, and I can engage all 7 gears no worries. Sorted!!

Here's the mega-shortened shifter bracket and extension rod thingy:


Here it is installed on the V160:


And here it is mounted in the car:


More photos here.

As you can see the base of the shifter is a couple of inches higher than the transmission tunnel, so I'm not sure how we'll get the tunnel welded together and make it all neat... but that's a job for next week. I haven't taken any measurements yet but I'd say the shifter will be about 2" further back than the original, which isn't too bad really. Hopefully I can still use the original centre console without hacking it too much.

But who cares, the hard stuff is done and everything is looking great! Norbie = happy.

[Negative Boost]

Looking WonDerFull! Thats pretty dam impressive work you've done there. I'm looking forward to seeing how you'll go about the tunnel fabrication. 2 inches further back for the shifter should be about perfect too i think. I find my shifter a little too far forward.

[JustenGT8]

Just step the tunnel up Norbs or leave alot of clearance around the shifter or leave the floorpan weld seam as it and bring the new tunnel off the lateral cahssis rail...i don't see anything that tricky from your pics?

Do me a favour though eh...take the shifter support to someone who can weld alloy I know i'm spoilt having access to a primo welder but jeez i hate dodgy looking welds.

Nice work all up and impressive turnaround once you started cutting

[Norbie]

Yeah I know the welds aren't pretty, my welding guy does stainless all day and isn't used to alloy. But as long as it holds together I don't care, like I said it will all be invisible once the centre console is back on.

Progress has been pretty good but I wish I could have got it done in time for christmas... I have a 4 hour drive to see the folks and now I'll have to do it in the Orange Eyesore. That's 4 hours of droning 2.5" exhaust and engine bay heat, I can't wait.

[Esteban]

I've had a good run hiring cars for trips like that. Sometimes you can even get a newer model toyota...

[grahamd]

Well done. With that short a shifter bet you can't put the bottom rubber seal on - don't really need it anyway. It was just to keep the grit out of the linkage bushes.

Someone should manufacture an adjustable shifter mechanism as everyone alters the length for conversions.

Now for the panel work !!!!!

[Mr Ed]

I have a list of all the part numbers I need. If I forward these to you could you get me a quote? I'd be very much obliged.

In the meantime maybe post your parts list up in the WTB section? Who knows, you might get lucky!

[Norbie]

Well done. With that short a shifter bet you can't put the bottom rubber seal on - don't really need it anyway. It was just to keep the grit out of the linkage bushes.

What is this bottom rubber seal you speak of? I don't think my box came with anything like that, only the rubber boot which is part of the shifter.

[The Witzl]

Progress has been pretty good but I wish I could have got it done in time for christmas... I have a 4 hour drive to see the folks and now I'll have to do it in the Orange Eyesore. That's 4 hours of droning 2.5" exhaust and engine bay heat, I can't wait.

Do i hear a whistle tip?