Re: 4 speed firewall reinforcements

[Don Gallimore <dongallimore@xxxxxxx>]

In my '65 Belvedere using a Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, there was 
no difference in the firewall versus an automatic nor did I go to any 
trouble reinforcing anything.  Shifts including pedal to the wall power 
shifts were problem free.

The only thing I would say was reinforced was that the ball on the 
fender well side was on a stamped triangular plate held to the body by 
three bolts. The holes or dimples may be there on the body. The edge of 
the plate was rolled for stiffness, I assume. Plate was about 3" on a 
side.  This is the factory set-up. Check with Brewers if you don't have it.

Akron Don

neal zimmerman wrote:
> Hi guys , been a while , been working a lot on my  "off topic" 67 cuda
> so  have been avoiding you.  Although I have made some progress on the
> 62 dart as well.
>   Anyhoo, this could apply to any   Mopar 4 speed conversion , so just
> use your imagination.
>    i am  converting the 67 cuda over to a  new stout small block and a
> 4 speed with a Centerforce clutch, so reinforcements are in order I
> hear.
>   The Z-Bar I have totally reinforced with gussets on both arms , so
> thats gonna be sufficient and also on the  fenderwell where the outer
> ball stud mounts ( as i hear they like to crack or tear out there).
>   I have also reinforced the pedal assembly to  take care of any
> flexion in the assembly  there- but I still hear that the firewall can
> give u problems.  how can u reinforce this area??
>    I am afraid i f i put a plate on the  passenger compartment side of
> the firewall it will throw out the mounting points of the pedal
> assembly.  I could also go on the engine side i guess but will that
> throw any thing out.
>    I did see a plate on ebay that the guy claimed was a factory
> original  reinforcemnt for factory 4 speed cars , but i cant figure
> out where the things supposed to go.
>   Help!!
>   neal zimmerman, eugene oregon
>
>   


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