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[Raymond_B]

Would you be able to reach the shifter at that driver’s position? Or add linkage?


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If he's moving the motor back 7" won't that also move the trans back the same? So the shifter will be reachable, just coming through a different area of the tunnel.

Brian, why the major relocation?

[BlackFlareSide]

[QUOTE=Raymond_B;2196174]If he's moving the motor back 7" won't that also move the trans back the same? So the shifter will be reachable, just coming through a different area of the tunnel.


I know the shifter is far back on the T56 but looking at the picture of the seat location it still looks like a stretch..but it’s so hard to tell from a picture(why I asked).

I’m guessing moving weight back for balance is the primary reason but I’m eager to hear.

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[Jamie V]

If he's moving the motor back 7" won't that also move the trans back the same? So the shifter will be reachable, just coming through a different area of the tunnel.

And moving the driver's position back also:

Motor back, driver back. Same reach.

Weight further back means it can launch better.

[Briansshop]

Yes, better weight distribution. Stock from Ford,in order to have a big back seat area,the engine/driver are very far forward. Figure with the fuel call and radiator at the back I can get it 50/50. The shifter is within reach,but if it needs it,Sikky makes these: https://www.sikky.com/product/t56-ma...elocation-kit/

9" being the longest,4" the shortest.

Been playing around with motor plates,waiting on the rear suspension parts is getting old! Don't want to cut anymore floor pan out until I weld in the 4 link frame and subs.

[Raymond_B]

We you have plenty of room for an intercooler LOL.

Or maybe a crank driven Pro Charger

[Briansshop]

Happy New Year Guys. I finally got some parts and can get at it. I went ahead and cut all the floor out. Figured it'd be easier/better in the end.

Tack welded in place for now:







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[Raymond_B]

Happy New Year!

Awesome as always!

[Briansshop]

[Raymond_B]

Did you fab the frame up?

[Briansshop]

Did you fab the frame up?

Bought the rear clip jig welded, figured it'd go in faster and be straight/square...now my opinion is unwelded would be better. Shipping was more $, and it's got a few less than perfect spots. Nothing too bad, just me being picky.



The rails/connectors and the rest will be what ever I come up with.

[Jamie V]

35 spline S-trac, what gear ratio?

[Briansshop]

^ 3.7 gear,31" tire.