<VV> LM trans into an early car

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As I recall there is a tech article about what will fit what.  Clarks  also 
has a blurb in the Specialty Catalog pink pages.  Since you want to  use a 
late transaxle with an early engine changing the whole powertrain is not  an 
option.  This can be done as long as you use the sheet metal for the car  
your installing the power train to.
 
SVS
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/6/2013 4:37:58 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
chartzel at comcast.net writes:

John  Roberts says why not use the entire late model transaxle?  This  won't
work either as the distance from centerline of the left U-joint  across to
the centerline of right U-joint is longer on the late  models.  You would
have to make spacers to move the backing plates out  farther on each side to
accommodate the extra width.  Depending on  what size tires you are running
they might rub the fender lips.
Clark  Hartzel 

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John Roberts makes it sound too easy!  Yes you can use 4 bolts instead  of 
6.
As I remember the bolt that holds the bearing retainer on the  transmission
interferes with the mounting surface on the diff.  You have  to grind
clearance for it.  The transmission is about an inch and a half  longer so
you have to cut a big notch in the crossmember to clear it.   The
transmission mount won't fit so you have to use a 1966-69 mount.   The
shifter will be too long so you have to shorten it.  I don't  remember if it
will shorten enough by just loosening the retainer clamp or  you have to cut
some off the long tube.  it can be done but plan on a  weekend not a few
hours!
Clark  Hartzel

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