[Roadsters] 5spd into a 1500?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Craig,

The shifter on 5-speeds is further forward than that on 4-speeds.  To
put a 
5-speed into a 1500, I think you will have to cut the tunnel.  Later
cars -- at 
least some -- had tunnel openings which would accommodate either
4- or 
5-speeds.  When I put the U20 into my '66 1600, I kept the four-speed
because I 
didn't want to cobb up the interior or have a new trim plate
custom-made.

Gary



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From:
"chalsted at comcast.net" <chalsted at comcast.net>
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datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Mon, August 13, 2012 9:26:45 AM
Subject:
[Roadsters] 5spd into a 1500?

although I know technically it's not a problem,
wondered people's thoughts on 
putting a 5spd or a 1600 4spd box into a
1500...in the long run, probably will 
end up selling the car if that makes
any difference. I think Sid told me once 
there was a shifter for something
that would bring it up through the original 
hole in the tunnel if using a
5spd... 

Craig 
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