Toploader with correct shifter/linkage

Monster · #1 (**permalink**) 06-11-2003, 11:42 PM

I have a complete toploader setup that I just took out of my car for my upgrade to a Tremec. I ran this setup for about 7K miles and it shifts good through all gears. Transmission Code RUG-M1 from a 67 Mustang 390 wide ratio10-spline Input, 28-spline output. The unit includes rebuilt shift linkage and the "correct" 427 reverse shifter.

A new setup like this would cost you$1850 w/o exchange, $1450 with a core.

I would like to sell the setup complete for $875 +shipping.

Thanks,
Mike "monster"

captn-t · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 10:33 AM

Mike, would you consider selling the linkage only. Captn-T

Tongue Pirate · #3 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 10:51 AM

do you have any pictures?

I'm needing a toploader for a 289 car but it needs to have some specific traits.

It needs to have the narrow bolt pattern for the 5bolt bellhousing, a short shaft, the top mounting hole for the linkage needs to be at about 5.5" from the back of the main case. Obviously the lingage would do me no good

Monster · #4 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 11:05 AM

I was hoping to keep everything together, since I know how hard it was to get the matching linkage for my transmission and I'm sure someone is just getting to the point in their build where they need a complete unit. But I will consider it if I don't hear any interest in the complete setup.

Tongue Pirate- Here is what I pulled from David Kee's site:

The gear box was built in 3 case lengths. The 1964-65 Fairlane, T.V.R., Griffith, and Sunbeam Tiger case is 25-1/2" long. The AC Cobra with 427 and 428, all Mustangs, Falcons, Mavericks, Cougars, 1966-67 Fairlanes and Comets use 24 " transmissions, while all full size cars and the 428, 429 Cyclone and Torino use the 27" box. The 1964 Toploader used a small 4 hole maincase with the small O.D. bearing retainer. All 1965-73 cases were wide 8 hole cases with the large O.D. bearing retainer.

I will check it out but it appears that I have the 24" wide version however, it looks like you need a 1964 case.

Thanks,
Mike

BTW: I'll get some pictures together in the next day or so.

Sheppard · #5 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 11:14 AM

Monster:

One word "Ebay" I've sold a couple on Ebay and gotten my price each time

JAY

Monster · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-2003, 11:36 AM

Jay,

I've considered Ebay, but I wanted to first give folks here a chance, since it's complete with linkage etc and all set up for a Cobra. I'm not worried about getting "my price" since I feel that I've priced it fairly.

Thanks,
Mike

RockSnake · #7 (**permalink**) 06-20-2003, 01:34 PM

Makes me sick. I sold an 8-hole toploader in 1979 for $100...with linkage.

Monster · #8 (**permalink**) 06-20-2003, 05:12 PM

I know........I've heard some stories of people buying CSX cars for a few hunderd bucks too.............................however that was back in the early seventies

take care,
Mike

BTW: PLAN "B" it appears that no one here needs a complete setup, so I will be breaking up the offer and placing it on EBAY

Sal Gerace · #9 (**permalink**) 06-20-2003, 05:14 PM

Rule of 7's. That hundred should have doubled to $200.00 in 1986. Then doubled again in to $400.00 in 1993. Then it should have doubled again to $800.00 in the year 2000. See Rock Snake your right there!!