The 700R4 shifting issues depend on what shifter you plan on using. When I
put a 700R4 in place of the 4-speed in my old 67 I used a B&M Quicksilver
ratchet shifter and had a bracket made to position the shift handle to come
through the 4-speed's original location. I'd already had a custom console
built with the 4-speed location retained and didn't want to modify the
entire console to accommodate a different location.
If you're going to use a stock-type TH400 console, Shiftworks.com has a
replacement shifter for TH350/TH400 that eliminates the rod linkage in favor
of a cable. That might just work for a 700R4 as well; might not be able to
get to low gear manually due to the detents and stops but that's not clear
on the website. Kind of confusing on their site but they also show the
console lens with (what looks like) "P R N O D L2 L1" for 66/67 consoles so
maybe their conversion kit does work on O/D transmissions. Convenience of
the cable is the shifter bolts to the floor as normal and the cable only
requires a small hole forward of the shifter instead of large hole on the
side of the tunnel for mechanical rod linkage. I don't have specific
measurements for the cable's hole but as long as the cable has a pretty
straight forward shot from the shifter, it should still be well within the
confines of the console. I'd guess it's even part of their instruction
sheet.
I've heard the 700R4 swap may require some additional clearance at the rear
with the floorboard. I had mine installed at Phoenix Transmissions in
Weatherford, TX. and they said the same thing. They had found though that
if the body mounts were in good shape and/or recently replaced, they didn't
find this an issue. Biggest problems they had run into was with old,
compressed mounts allowing the body to settle more on the frame thereby
causing the clearance issue. I also had to have the 4-speed driveshaft
shortened but Phoenix Trans took care of that as well.
The only other issue I can think of is trans cooling. Either a radiator
with integral cooling or an external cooler is needed.
Hope some of this helps and good luck on your project!
Dale
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> Gentlemen and Ladies
>
> Before I get those "check the forum section", or the "check your factory
> assembly book" replies. No, I haven"t done either yet. I'm going to ask
> for the "been there done that" crowd! And links to the first option
> mentioned .
>
> Background: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu ( bench seat replaced with 99
> Grand Am electric bucket seats ), with a 283 2 barrel replaced with a 1984
> 305 topped off with an Edlebrock Torker aluminum intake manifold and a
> Rochester 4 barrel. Originally a powerglide, I'm now running a 700R4
> overdrive (non electric) column shifted. I have a spare steering column
> I've removed the shifter from and filled the hole. I have an automatic
> transmission console, shifter and shift cable. Yes, you've guessed it,
> while gutted, I want to convert it to a floor shifted automatic with the
> console.
> What I really hope to get are tips and tricks for this project, that and
> maybe a template for cutting the hole for my shifter cable. I figure this
> is a great winter project(heated garage). I wanted to get it done before
> installing sound deadener , carpet seats, etc.
> .
> As I was saying, I'm getting ready to "gut" the cabin of the car, so any
> and all help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Bill Bradley
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/
> 67 Chevelle Malibu 305/700R4
> http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1649723
> 71 Triumph Spitfire
> http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2506950
> 82 Kawasaki KZ305CSR
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