RE: B body drivetrain into A body

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Stevan Miner wrote:
> 
> Hi Gary,
> I haven't seen the Lokar version. Do they have a web site? If so I could 
> 
> tell by looking at it. I've gotten several items now from Bouchillon and 
> 
> have been impressed with their service and quality.
> Stevan Miner
> Miner Auto Service
> Winnebago, MN 56098
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Pavlovich" <glpavlovich@xxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:09 AM
> Subject: Re: B body drivetrain into A body
> 
> 
> >
> > Stevan,
> > Is the Bouchillon cable the same item that Lokar sells?
> > Gary Pavlovich
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Stevan Miner" <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:50 PM
> > Subject: Re: B body drivetrain into A body
> >
> >
> >>
> >> I recently installed Bouchillon Performance cable operated kickdown 
> >> linkage and it not only fits great, it operates perfectly. I would 
> >> definitely recommend their carburetor mounting bracket which simplifies 
> >> the installation greatly. I installed their kit on a 65 big block 
> >> Satellite.
> >> Stevan Miner
> >> Miner Auto Service
> >> Winnebago, MN
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: <moparbikeguy@xxxxxxx>
> >> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:18 PM
> >> Subject: B body drivetrain into A body
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> After changing to the A body engine mounts and exhaust manifolds, I 
> >>> finally have been able to install my original 273 and 904 from my '65 
> >>> Coronet into my '65 Dart. I had to modify the crossmember in order to 
> >>> accept the trans mount and while I was at it, I also modified it to 
> >>> accept dual exhaust. It appears that the A body 904 must have a 
> >>> different tailshaft (shorter) because I will never be able to hook up 
> >>> the speedo cable because of chassis interference.
> >>>
> >>> Is there a plug available to fill the hole? I was think about a welsh 
> >>> (freeze) plug.
> >>>
> >>> My B body downshift linkage won't fit the tight engine bay either. 
> >>> Anybody have any kuck with the cable operated downshift linkages 
> >>> available?
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I didn't see a bracket available for the Lokar but I bought it at a show 
and not from a shop or catalog. I got what they had. I had to build a 
support myself. It worked good though.



Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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