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b-man
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 Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:14 pm Post subject: Adapter Nose Cone |
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I saw this somewhere here on the forums and I've been trying different search terms with no luck.
Looking for the adapter nose cone itself, not a special mount or adapter kit, to adapt a tunnel trans to my '56 panelvan. The one I saw was machined from a solid aluminum billet that used the original rubber donut mount, selling price was $375 if I recall correctly.
Thanks for any help.
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67_SO42
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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oops
I think I might know what your looking for, gimmi five.
.... got it
http://ranchotransaxles.com/shop/donut-style-nose-cone-conversion/
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b-man
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Thanks a bunch, exactly what I was looking for. 
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b-man
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Anyone have any feedback who has actually installed this nose cone assembly on their early bus?
It looks like the ultimate no-hack solution for this popular transmission swap, worth the price if it solves any and all issues associated with the conversion to the later transaxle.
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oakman
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Anyone have any feedback who has actually installed this nose cone assembly on their early bus?
It looks like the ultimate no-hack solution for this popular transmission swap, worth the price if it solves any and all issues associated with the conversion to the later transaxle. |
I'm interested in this also. It looks like a nicely made piece.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Yes there is a long thread **somewhere** in this forum. I cannot find it either..... When you do there is a lot of good info (and some very good parts) to satisfy the tunnel trans to early bus issues.
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oakman
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Thanks for the link, looks like I've got some studying to do!
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b-man
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:02 am Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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Jason,
I've read your very helpful thread before and I think I'll fabricate those plates here in my garage and save myself about $400.
Sending you a PM.
Thanks, Bart
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b-man
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Adapter Nose Cone |
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PDF files received, thanks Jason. 
Is 3/16" the correct material thickness?
Thanks again, Bart
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