So with the engine now resting in place, we have since connected the clutch, installed the transmission and aligned the 3138 shifter with linkages. Today we cleaned up the original console, made the required carpet cuts and got the lower base installed with the wiring and oil pressure line in place. The console top was set in place near the end of the day and further cuts were made for the seat belts and seat tracks. I'll be finishing up the console, carpet and seat belts over the weekend with the rest of the interior to follow early next week. A mere 21 days left before the cars birthday and original shipping date of May 9th. Crack goes the whip.
Rebuilt Muncie M21 Trans with 3138 Shifter and Linkages
Mounted up but can't find the right bolts for the linkages. They're around here somewhere...gotta find them! (temporary bolts are in place for now)
Buttoning up the rear cross member and the transmission mount. Linkages are working great!
Using many restored original fasteners for this drive line, courtesy of Rich (Enoch)
One of my employees (Keith) helping me out as he cuts the carpet holes.
Original console and gauges cleaned up and installed.
Looking good for a 50 year old piece, and so is that un-restored shift handle.
The Z/28 is starting to look like a car again. Won't be long now. Tic Toc