Early bus front trans adapter that uses stock rubber mount

[masterjedi]

[Who.Me?]

Does this push the trans back and alter the toe-in of the rear wheels when it's mounted up?

I'm going to pull the trans out of my truck in a couple of weeks to fix the badly aligned solid mount. Thinking it may be a better solution than the solid mount, if it doesn't mess with the toe-in.

Thanks

Andy
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[jason]

Nice, fabfriar. Anyone else using one? I'd like to see some pics. What about you dennisq, ever make one?

If someone can give me the PDF, I'll see if Everett will post the files.

[Who.Me?]

Thanks for sending the files. I've emailed a CNC place over here. Just waiting for a quote.

Could the rubber donut be used as well as the later rubber mount if the donut was adapted to fit the later nosecone's 'snout'?

Would there be any advantages or disadvantages to doing so?
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[cdennisg]

For the record, a long busy summer meant I never got to make any of these. I need one, so I will try to have my friend cut a couple out over the winter. If so, I will let you guys know.
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[jason]

It could be adapted. There is a kit made for it, arond $200-300 if my memory serves me correct. I dont like it for my application, straight axle. The rubber is mostly in bottom and straight axles go up in front. Great for reductions though as the front goes down with them. It also moves the trans back. If youre asking about both same time, no use one or other. You can also run an intermediate mount like Bergs. Oldspeed makes one and it uses the cradle mounts sandwitched between the frame and mount. I believe it may need to be welded for best fit. Mine is no welding and easily reversable. It can be made for around $6 too. Go to a metal place and look in their remnants, maybe even cheaper. My local place is $6 for a 12x12 plate. You could also print and trace like fabfriar if your cutter is expensive.

[jason]

I have the pdf now. You can trace and cut. Doesnt have to be very precise to work correctly. Files available are vlm, dxf and pdf.

[CaLiBus]

[Who.Me?]

[jason]

I dont like urethane. Hard and cracks too quick. This one is as quiet and soft as stock.

Your cutter should be able to load the file and cut it really easy. Most they should charge is $40, WhoMe.

Take the pdf file and print it, then trace it out. Cut with jigsaw and grind ends round. Drill holes, done.

[jeremy57ride]

Does Jason's bracket work with RGB's? I just realized, his is a straight axle conversion. Anyone with some RGB feed back and this bracket? Thanks
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[jason]

I think the only difference would be the nosecone goes down under load. Opposite. I dont know if anybody ever got to using one. I have a 2017 in my bus now. Still working well. To be honest though I havent put too many miles on it. Time will tell.

[jeremy57ride]

[fabfriar]

I have a big nut tranny with RGB's on my 59 with this mount, so far it's been great.

[jeremy57ride]

[dannyred]

Hi guys could I please get a copy of the PDF file? [email protected]
Much appreciated

[EverettB]

[Who.Me?]

I had a company over here cut a set. They converted Jason's DXF or VLM file in to a PNG. I've added the PNG and a copy converted to JPG to the Gallery and attached below.

The hole diameters are off slightly on this diagram. They needed to be opened up slightly. The Laser cutting company converted Jason's files from imperial to metric and I think that's where the discrepancy arose.

PNG...

JPG...

Full disclosure - after having them cut, I decided not to use them because they ended up thicker than the solid mount that I took out. I was concerned they'd push the stock transmission back a little and there isn't any adjustment on stock spring plates to keep the toe correct. I reckon if you had an IRS trans with slotted spring plates, this would be a very good solution though.
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[jason]

I made the holes smaller. So you can run a drill through it to size. The plasma cutter I used wasn't too precise. They dont touch so it wont push the trans back any. You bolt the rubber mount on the other side to take up the difference, thickness. What I do is bolt the big U piece in, bolt the cradle mounts in, see where nose cone is and adjust that area.

[Malokin Martin]

They make a milled modified nose cone now for this right?