I may have the glovebox catch and drop an e-mail to Dave Boulton (aka Rapierdave) who may have some wheels - see the link below (his is the blue fastback).
Yes the overdrive shaft is a weak spot - I've got one in the shed with a twist in the middle of the input splines. This was the result of a full throttle launch on a pub car park many years ago
1922 i will be using the car for classic rallies which include "special tests" i will be fitting a hydraulic handbrake and limited slip dff, i have been advised that the overdrive unit splines are quite weak when used in this manner and are liable to twist and as i have a spare box i might as well change it
no worries about the speedo as i will be using an electronic trip meter with speed readout hunter gls thanks for the tip on the screen will look into that
arrocuda i thought about cosmics or dunlop d1 wheels the car is pinewood green so would look good on d1's
its going to get a H120 stripe down it either green or silver not decided yet ! thanks for the replies so far !
My GLS does not have overdrive and I was thinking about retro fitting it. Is it worth doing?
As regards windscreens you can order one from Pilkington is any colour you want. I have ordered a couple of Audi ones, they cost in the region of £300 inc VAT and delivery. The details are in the current "Cut And Thrust".
1972 Hillman Hunter GLS 1973 NSU Ro 80 1974 Fiat 130 Coupe 1973 Audi 100 GL 1979 Audi 100 Avant 1981 Audi 200 5T 1982 Audi 100 CS
quote:has anybody converted a car with o/drive to a std 4 speed box ..info required (i have box & propshaft) is it a case of simply swopping over ?
Yes you can swap the o/d box and std - they are the same length. The propshafts are the same length - I'm using a 1500 Hunter prop on my Rapier.
Internally there are just two differences: The mainshaft for the std box is longer and has splines for the prop. The mainshaft for the o/d is short and connects to the o/d.
The o/d box has an adaptor and overdrive on the back The std box has an aluminium case the same length as the overdrive and adapter on the back (I've got one at home I use as a door stop in the shed!).
The speedo might be out afterwards though. Depends on the speedo drive gears on the gearbox - they are several types depending on back axle ratio etc.
I'm a bit puzzled why you want to remove the overdrive box and fit non-overdrive box - unless it's a temporary measure while the overdrive is overhauled?
H120 throttle cable rear screen seal glove box catch (not the lock on the lid) gearbox bellhousing splash guard nice thick rimmed steering wheel (not too small) black carpet drivers door outer chrome trim H120 boot lid green laminated front screen....yeah i know ! some nice 13" retro wheels (not slotmags)
has anybody converted a car with o/drive to a std 4 speed box ..info required (i have box & propshaft) is it a case of simply swopping over ?
ok i admit i have been lazy over the last year but...... i have to get it ready as it will be competing in the 3 day rally of the tests in november
i do have a spares only j reg automatic but it in a poor state if anybody is looking for bits & bobs
fastback parts
Posted - 16 Jan 2013 : 12:47:23
