[V8Vairs] Kelmark Shift Handle Wanted

[Tim Barrie]

Bruce, are you trying to do your Kelmark up as a restoration? I have the
original "dog house" and carpet that came with the Kelmark kit? I also have
the original shift tube assembly including the hangers. 
You are welcome to it all no charge except I am about 1 hour north of
Toronto. Depending on where you are it may not be worth the shipping.
Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: v8vairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:v8vairs-bounces at corvair.org] On
Behalf Of Bruce
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 10:08 AM
To: v8vairs at corvair.org
Cc: v8vairs-request at corvair.org
Subject: [V8Vairs] Kelmark Shift Handle Wanted

Thanks to everyone that has provided help.  I think I now understand what
what was included in the original kit, and what is missing in the used
Kelmark parts that I bought.  Looks like I have some of the original rods
and connectors but am missing the Kelmark shifter handle assembly, and the
rod retainer located at the crossmember.  I would be interested in obtaining
an original Kelmark shifter handle assembly.  Let me know if you have one
that is available.

I will probably improvise a hybrid linkage rod assembly.  I want to see if I
can reduce the amount of rod that hangs down below the car, yet I don't want
spend money to buy a cable shifter.  I am using a 1965 BW transmission so
the big car Saginaw side cover shifter modification is not a possibility.  I
have mated the 65 transmission to my 66 differential and test fit the stock
length 66-69 input shaft.  I bought one of Clark's strengthened stock length
shafts.  I only need to follow the Kelmark instructions to add a second oil
seal at the front of the throw out bearing shaft that will mate with the
polished seal area on the input shaft.  It is coming to together.
Bruce Tester

> I bought and installed a Kelmark kit several years ago.  The shift rod was
machined down in diameter   to a few thousandths less than 3/4" where it
passed under the crossmember, and it was supported there by a 3/4" dia rod
end.  The shaft could rotate AND slide back and forth.
> 
> Chris Wills

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