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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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i just totally scored. i have been searching for some time so i can get rid of my power robbing automatic trans and i got it. T18 4 speed baby! came out of a 68 with a 352. i got the whole thing soup to nuts. recut flywheel new clutch pressure plate pedal assembly bellhousing crossmember etc etc..... for 400 bucks.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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You'll have to shift that yourself now don'tcha know
 
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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i just totally scored. i have been searching for some time so i can get rid of my power robbing automatic trans and i got it. T18 4 speed baby! came out of a 68 with a 352. i got the whole thing soup to nuts. recut flywheel new clutch pressure plate pedal assembly bellhousing crossmember etc etc..... for 400 bucks.
Gee, I thought you would have found an tranny with a O/d unit with the cost of gas running these classics.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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yeah someday i definitely will do a 5 or 6 speed, but its a great fix for now. im due for a new rear end soon as well so i may just go a little higher geared diff. 65 mph is fine for me. gearbox is sitting out in the snowstorm, hopefully she is ok!
 
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