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Old 01-13-2020, 06:54 PM   #29
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...

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Originally Posted by Inverter View Post
Thanks much.
I like the simplicity of a mechanical linkage. If you have the time n patience you can create a one-off setup that has good throw n smoothness no matter the vehicle. Im sectioning the arms and reclocking the pedal pads on my 68. Theres nothing that cant be made better with patience and focus.
Truth.

Years ago I bought a 4spd g-body ElCamino just because it had all the parts needed. I swapped an auto set-up from a Malibu over to the Camino & the manual trans set-up over to the Malibu. Fast forward a 'few' years & now all the rage is an aftermarket hydraulic set-up. Sure tempted to stick w/the old school mechanical linkage & just make refinements where needed. After all, mechanical set-ups worked for a looooong time before the OE's switched to strictly hydraulics.

Again, glad I came across your build. I like your style. I'm pretty sure I've seen your truck before in person as well @ a meet or show somewhere.
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