Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
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Originally Posted by Inverter
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.
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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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Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive.
It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....
Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
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