[V8] 5 Seed Conversion

[Ben Castle]

April fools?

> On Apr 1, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A fools errand.
> 
> 
> 
>> On Apr 1, 2017 8:20 AM, "Bob" <bkrussow at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Some of you may already know that I was the one who bought the black on
>> black V8 5speed on BAT.
>> 
>> Overall it’s in good shape with the usual issues. I think the wire loom in
>> the driver’s door is breaking apart
>> 
>> because of the intermittent electrical problems.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> But there’s one unanticipated issue. About 2 years ago I fell off a ladder
>> and fractured my left leg.
>> 
>> It was a plateau fracture off the tibia where it meets up with the knee.
>> 
>> It took about a year for it to heal where I could bend and flex without
>> any pain.
>> 
>> That brings me to my problem; when I push in the clutch on the 5 speed I
>> get sever pain in that knee and tibia.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So I’ve decided to do an automatic conversion. I’ve located a low mileage,
>> 
>> 110,000 mile trany that was rebuilt at 95,000 miles for $750.00.
>> 
>> I’m looking to do some of the prep work myself and have a local shop do
>> the actual
>> 
>> remove and install because I don’t have a lift. The automatic ECU comes
>> with the used trany so I’m good there.
>> 
>> I figured I could just leave the extra pedal or hack saw it off. Any
>> advice, links to write ups would be appreciated.
>> 
>> I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Is everyone's seat belt on? I want to try something.
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