68 4-door "Sleeper"
I have good news to report. I was able to get the shift linkage AND the starter to clear the header. That's good, too. I was beginning to get discouraged. It's not easy finding information online about putting a modern hemi into a Dart with a column shift transmission. Since I don't have anyone else's record to go on, I have to figure it all out. But, my plan seems to be working out. My plan was to move the shift bracket toward the outside. I cut the sheet metal away.
First, I made a cardboard mock up.
Then, I shifted the linkage toward the frame.
I was able to move it over enough to clear the header. Also, I ran out of my black spray bomb, so I used some silver that I had. Actually, I think I like the silver better. It shows up better in pictures.
This next pic shows how well the modification worked to clear the header.
Finally, I had to beat the crap out of the header to clear the mini-starter.
That's all for now. All of you people who are putting a modern hemi into a column-shift, 4-door Dart A-Body using an alterktion k-frame may continue with your work now. (cricket sounds).
I have good news to report. I was able to get the shift linkage AND the starter to clear the header. That's good, too. I was beginning to get discouraged. It's not easy finding information online about putting a modern hemi into a Dart with a column shift transmission. Since I don't have anyone else's record to go on, I have to figure it all out. But, my plan seems to be working out. My plan was to move the shift bracket toward the outside. I cut the sheet metal away.
First, I made a cardboard mock up.
Then, I shifted the linkage toward the frame.
I was able to move it over enough to clear the header. Also, I ran out of my black spray bomb, so I used some silver that I had. Actually, I think I like the silver better. It shows up better in pictures.
This next pic shows how well the modification worked to clear the header.
Finally, I had to beat the crap out of the header to clear the mini-starter.
That's all for now. All of you people who are putting a modern hemi into a column-shift, 4-door Dart A-Body using an alterktion k-frame may continue with your work now. (cricket sounds).
