grey with 5speed??

fb cruzn · Post by **fb cruzn** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:41 pm

hey guys, does any one know if its possible to put a supra or celica 5 speed into fb/ek?
has any one on here done it before?
theres plenty of red six toyota conversions around but iv neva seen a grey one?
do or who make the bellhousing?

cheers westy

yeprat1 · Post by **yeprat1** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:17 am

there was a conversion on ebay complete i think it may have been for a grey but it was a nissan five speed $250

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:34 am

G'day Westy,

Havnt done it myself but it can be done. Contact Dellow Automotive Pty Ltd Motor Car Accessories 37 Daisy St Revesby 2212 (02) 9774 4419.

also check out http://www.dellowauto.com.au/main.html and look up the product catalogue list - it lists the grey motor.

Have added this contact to the Suppliers and Services list.

Regards
Stewart

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:23 pm

Castlemain Rod Shop in Victoria may also do a Grey to Celica or Supra 5 speed.Their contact no would probably be locatable online via Yellow Pages.

You would have to fit a larger aftermarket transmission tunnel or an EK Hydramatic tunnel to enable to 5 speed to fit under the floor.

The Datsun/Nissan 5 speeds yeprat1 mentioned were a popular conversion in the '80's and would handle the high power output that a grey puts out

so if you could find a complete conversion for one of these boxes to fit a grey then if its reasonably priced I'd think about one of these.From memory they were a good gearbox and there would still be some around.They did have different length output shafts/housings depending on what model Datsun/Nissan they came from.If you are still using a bench seat you may also have to recess the front seat or modify the gearshift to clear the seat,again this will depend on the output housing length.....shorter is better.

Terry.

fb cruzn · Post by **fb cruzn** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:39 am

thanx guys, its a ek hydro wagon so room isnt an issue. the one on ebay has been relisted and was to suit red motor

he failed to mention that bit! ill give dellow a call. ill let ya's know how i go.

westy

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:13 pm

hey westy where'd you find the wagon

fb cruzn · Post by **fb cruzn** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:33 am

hey ratbox, i havnt forgotten bout ya

i found a ek hydro wagon(fair condition stuff all rust) fb ute( all complete but rusted out) fb wagon(minus the roof

) and 2 fe sedans in a shed, deceaced estate.
got the lot for $200!! got a bit of nasco stuff with them too!
iv only picked up the wagon and the ute but ill let u know when iv got them all if u want. if u still want a body?

westy

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:28 pm

bastard

where were they. i'm trying to chase up a van at the moment it's in an empty house that's for sale but as yet my phone calls to the R/E have been unanswered

fb cruzn · Post by **fb cruzn** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:11 am

its amazing what you can see with binoculars on old dirt back roads

good luck with the van. theres not many of them round!

westy

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 4:02 am

I pointed one out local, not sure if Ratbox went and looked at it though?

Regards, Smooth

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:07 am

yeah smooth that's the van i'm talking about, don't know about when you saw it but the house is empty now and for sale. and do you think the pricks at the real estate will return my calls

i have a good mind to just go and tow it away

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:47 pm

ratbox wrote:yeah smooth that's the van i'm talking about, don't know about when you saw it but the house is empty now and for sale. and do you think the pricks at the real estate will return my calls i have a good mind to just go and tow it away

They would probably thank you if you did! It can't add to the rental or sale value. LOL

Can you call on the real estate and pin them to the wall?

Regards, Smooth

mrs ratbox · Post by **mrs ratbox** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 5:55 pm

finally they got back to me, aparently a family member has his eye on it but is just going to let it sit there till the house sells

must be a deceast estate cause seen photos of the inside of the house and i wouldn't let an animal live in it, actually think the van would be worth more than the house

fb cruzn · Post by **fb cruzn** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:59 am

hey guys, strangest thing happend today! i got to work and there was a letter from dellow! i only posted my question on here and hadnt had a chance to call them

how they knew has got me

let alone how they got my work address

but anyway, heres what it says i/you would need.

-bellhousing with side mounts(needed for grey) $325+gst
-pilot bush $25+gst
-steel clutch fork and clip $95+gst
-thrust race and carrier $85+gst
-speedo cable $85+gst
-tailshaft yoke $125+gst
-clutch plate $95+gst

*note-because the car is a auto you also need:-

-master cylinder $100+gst
-slave cylinder $65+gst
-slave cylinder mounting brackets $65+gst
-hydrolic lines and nipples $60+gst
-pedal pushrod $25+gst
-slave to fork push rod $25+gst

i allready have a box and conversion for a red 6 so i prob wont need all this stuff

but it doesnt leave you with much change out of $1300

then would still need a tail shaft

hmmm might have to think about this one

westy

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:09 am

The power of the FB EK Forum in action!

Seriously thats weird...Twilight Zone stuff...

Thanks for posting up those details.

Regards
Stewart