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Expert: Roger J.M. Warrington - 9/21/2006


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I am looking to buy a classic chevelle (1965-71) and  I am finding that almost every one I see is automatic.  My question is how hard would a switch from auto to manual be, or do you think I sould wait it out to find the right car (I only have about 8500 to spend overall, less if possible).  Also, If I were to switch transmitions, what one would you suggest?


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Jay;
HI - i would rather have a 4 speed also. if you wanted to switch, you would have to get a new bell housing,fly wheel,pressure plate,clutch  set up, tranny. shifter drive shaft ? , than you will also have to get a clutch / brake pedal set up. and the arm welded to the frame. so it would cost a bit and some work on top of it.you should wait till you find one  with  a stick . ok..>>

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Roger J.M. Warrington

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I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !

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All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.

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