Tunnel trans into '57 Single Cab...

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Didn't find anything in a search... Working on a '57 Single Cab, putting a tunnel trans inplace of the split, what front mount choices do I have? Is there a rubber unit? or Is the solid adapter mount my only option?

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my65vert · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:25 pm Post subject:

I bought my adapter from wolfgang. Cost $42 shipped. I dont think the one you posted will work?

Had to do a little grinding on it so that it would clear the nose cone, it is not just a bolt on and go.

It is solid mount.
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RIS · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks, this one I take it then?

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Lind · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject:

does that mount come with earplugs? you will know exactly what I am talking about after you solid mount your tranny.

just don't hack out the stock mount, I am having trouble keeping up with demand for repair sections from junk buses.
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RIS · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:29 am Post subject:

RINC · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:52 am Post subject:

The SC should not be loud.

My Standard with a solid rear mount was purdy damn noisey till I got most of the interior panels installed.
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vw7266 · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:41 am Post subject:

rich I think you should totally just cut an entire IRS section out of a late model bus and run it with a 3 or 6 rib tranny...much easier Very Happy

of course Im just kidding... but once you find out the real answer let me know...oh yea check with paul aka mynameismud he just did this to his 56 Kombi Im sure he could hook ya up with the goods...
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roberto · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:08 am Post subject:

I think paul has a 'mark rafferty built' tunnel type weld on mount.

I do not know how this affects the OG mounting of a split. If I can retain the option of both tranny down the road, I will definatly go this route.

Paul, Mark, anyone...?
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mynameismud · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:21 am Post subject:

Mark Rafferty's rubber mount - which I also did. You will have to cut the lower 1/2 of the old (doughnut-style) mount holder, so you can weld in a cross bar (which you will need to weld on 2 captive bolts on the backside- near torsion housing), these 2 bolts will be secured to the new rubber mount , which is bolted to your bus nose cone -hockey stick. Mock the nose cone , tranny strap up multiple times so the hockey stick will be centered and you won't have shifting issues (my fingers are still crossed). Its easier to use an extra empty tranny box to mock up - trust me...i didnt have one so I used my tranny...what a mother.. Twisted Evil

oh yeah- also REMEMBER to seal the paper gasket on the nose cone to tranny..(dont ask... Embarassed

) PRIOR to bolting everything up..
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roberto · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:35 am Post subject:

so would that ever affect mounting up the OG splitcase in the future?

Would you have to cut that back off? OR would it just go around it?
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mynameismud · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:40 am Post subject:

captkirk · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:11 am Post subject:

I've been checking old threads on this subject only because me and friend of mine are working on his 56' single cab and plan on the same thing. The way I see it, it's going to be one way or the other and not both without some welding. He chose to keep the original trans set up (for today anyway) and just go slower. Which leads to the next question....anyone good at split case tranny rebuilds?
Kirk

BeaterBarndoor · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:13 am Post subject:

mynameismud · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:16 am Post subject:

i should have used a longer mounting plate..mine is pretty close to the rubber mount- which makes me think...since everything is out i should redo it.
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splitpile · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

I'll be putting a tunnel trans with RGB's in my 56 DD in a week or so and will photograph the whole process.
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RIS · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, that was what I was looking for. However, I talked to the guy I'm doing the work for today and he wants to be able to switch the crashbox and 36hp back in at a later time. So I'm going to with the solid adapter mount for now rather than start cutting...
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nicko · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: new methods

Is there any new moethods of installing a tunnel tranny in an early bus without having to cut it. I just want to put a tunnel tranny in while the split case box gets rebuilt
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57palm · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject: tunnel in early bus

I too am putting a tunnel trans in my 57 standard. After looking at the available options I felt center mount (berg style) was the only way to go. Solid mount is ridiculously noisy, and I am not going to cut the stock mount period. Center mount is fairly easy to do and way stronger for those high torque/HP motors. No front mount needed at all and no irreversible mods. Nice and quite rubber mounts. The best all around.

RM

j.pickens · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: new methods

thom · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:31 am Post subject:

I'm surprised nobody has made an adapter mount that incorporates some sort of rubber or polyurethane isolation.

I had a Bus Boys solid adapter in my '56 kombi back in the day - that mofo was loud inside! I quieted it down a bit by squeezing in a 1/4" piece of rubber between the trans and the mount.
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