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ST300 to 4 Speed?

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by 68skylark2, Oct 31, 2005.

  1. 68skylark2

    68skylark2 The Beginning at Last....

    I'm considering doing away with my ST300 auto, how much trouble would it be, to locate all the neccesary parts to convert 68 Skylark to a 4 speed car?
    I found that Jegs has BOP Turbo 350's for $649, which will bolt in.
    thats the easy solution!
    But I'd really like a 4 speed manual........does anyone have a list of the parts
    that I need, or better yet does anyone have the parts for sale?
    I need driveshaft info, bell housing........
    and is it worth it.....I'm seeing $$$$$$$$$ ?
     
    68skylark2, Oct 31, 2005
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  2. MGSCP

    MGSCP Guest

    lot's and lot's of $$$$$$$$$$$ probably 1,500 to 3 grand easy

    I'd go with the turbo 350
     
    MGSCP, Oct 31, 2005
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  3. ts-gs

    ts-gs 68 GS400 Convertible

    I am doing that right now. Haven't actually started the job yet, but am compiling parts. I have a pretty comprehensive list I had planned on putting on this forum when done, but would be happy to share with you. It has all the parts needed, I believe, and I've started to add vendors and pricing. So it is a work in progress, but close to complete.

    As for cost, I am way over budget due to things I didn't figure on. One was finding an original shifter and stick which cost more than a standard Hurst Competition Plus. And I have to replace the driveshaft as well. And I spent more for the transmission than maybe I had to, but these are just issues related to me. But I will be easily over $3,000 when done. Some of it depends on how original you want it to appear to be.
     
    ts-gs, Oct 31, 2005
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  4. PaulGS

    PaulGS Well-Known Member

    I just finished a 70 Olds 442.

    The question is: How correct do you want to be?

    I went the 100% factory route. Needed the following:

    - Pedals
    - Bellhousing
    - Clutch linkage
    - Transmission
    - Correct shifter handle and mechanism
    - Clutch/PP/Flywheel
    - Driveshaft
    - Floor hump
    - Neutral Safety switch
    - Back up switch

    Lots or odds and ends as well.

    I spent about $3K, but that included:

    - a rebuilt M21
    - a rebuilt Hurst shifter mechanism
    - a rebuilt driveshaft

    It took me about 40 hours to pull the T400, and replace everything.

    Let me know if you have other questions
     
    PaulGS, Oct 31, 2005
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