NV4500 pics

[philapino18]

I am in the process of installing a tbi 350 and 5 speed (nv4500) out of a 92 chevy truck into my 59 chevy truck. Right now the shifter is hitting the seat, so I want to move it forward, but I dont want the motor to interfere with the radiator.

Can I get some pics of where the shifter comes up through the floor, and how far forward the motor sits relative to the radiator.

Thanks

[sgtusmc]

Wouldn't it be easier to rework the shifter instead of moving the engine forward? I might be on the wrong page with you. But, couldn't you put a forward bend in the shifter to clear the seat?

[philapino18]

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

Wouldn't it be easier to rework the shifter instead of moving the engine forward? I might be on the wrong page with you. But, couldn't you put a forward bend in the shifter to clear the seat?

The factory shifter does have quite a bend in it. I'll try to heat it up and bend it straight.

BTW, checked out both of your build threads, the trucks look awesome!

[sgtusmc]

Thanks for the kind words and checking out my builds. You should post some before and after shots. If it works out, It'll help someone else with the same setup.

[philapino18]

So the transmission is actually a NV3500. Anyways I ended up heating up the shifter and bending it pretty close to straight.


The only oops is when I didnt fully disassemble the shifter and melted two plastic bushings.

Overall i'm pleased with the results. Now the shifter clears everything.