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  1. MrComaToes
    01-01-2013 03:57 PM - permalink
    MrComaToes
    My name is Brian, I have a 60k mile 1973 CobraJet Ranchero that was originally a 4 speed car (still has clutch pedal) converted to a C4. After searching for a year, I have found the correct RUG BG2 toploader, correct hurst shifter, bellhousing, z-bar etc. almost all of pieces I need to make it a 4-speed machine again. As you seem to be one of the most experienced people around here concerning Toploaders I was hoping I could ask you a question. What is confusing me, is the clutch release rod pivot and the clutch adjustment itself. According to my 73 chassis manual, mine should be a long, non-threaded clutch pivot on the lower z-bar arm, I can't find one, but I a short threaded one that I can either drill out and thread for the clutch rod I have, drill out larger to be unthreaded for the rod I have or find a clutch rod that fits it or something else altogether. My question: as a guy that has lots of toploader experience, how do YOU recommend doing the lower pivot/clutch adjustment?
  2. McCutcheon4
    12-14-2012 09:54 PM - permalink
    McCutcheon4
    n/m
  3. dennis111
    07-29-2012 02:06 PM - permalink
    dennis111
    Your Welcome Tom!
  4. lothair66
    07-28-2012 08:16 PM - permalink
    lothair66
    Hi Dennis, THANKS a BUNCH for your informative reply to my speedo quuestion!
    Kind Regards, TOM
  5. dennis111
    05-24-2012 02:22 AM - permalink
    dennis111
    Hey Monty, Yes and no.

    That is a late 70's 3 speed with overdrive toploader. They are not as covenanted nor as valuable as a 65-73 true 4 speed toploader. They are are also not as strong either as the OD gear is quite tiny. Not all the parts are still available and must be sourced used-whereas everything for the classic toploader is pretty much 100% reproduced. If OD is what you wanted, then $350 is certainly as high as one should go. They can be gotten cheaper.

    There a a couple of little issues with installing them (no true aftermarket shifter available, for one) and I can help ID some others if you are still interested. Also they do not have the bolt pattern to bolt to the early 5 bolt block's bellhousing.

    Google "toploader imposters" and you will see the difference with the regular toploaders, especially check out the David Kee site.

    Good Luck! Dennis
  6. montybrown
    05-23-2012 05:07 PM - permalink
    montybrown
    Hey is this tranny worth the money?

    Ford Top Loader 4-Spd Trans
  7. dennis111
    01-14-2012 04:08 PM - permalink
    dennis111
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  8. cobrafan1
    01-14-2012 12:59 PM - permalink
    cobrafan1
    Dennis, I saw your post about the Toploader your doing. Was really impressed. Was wondering what mods would you recommend for a toploader that keeps the syncros? Was thinking of going to liberty for their rem and cryo processes. David Kee know makes billet forks. What else would you recommend?
    Mike
    mdegig1777@aol.com
  9. fiveoh108
    01-09-2012 10:21 AM - permalink
    fiveoh108
    Im in the middle of doing your big block input shaft conversion, great article by the way! What's the chance I could get you to make me a modified clutch fork? It's for a 64 falcon b/fx car.

    Thank you
    Mike
    Fiveoh108@sbcglobal.net

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