Body Alignment Problem with E-M

mg2166 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-18-2002, 06:00 PM

I am trying to align and mount the body to the chassis on my Everett-Morrison 427. The problem I have run into is that the linkage on my Richmond 5 speed transmission is interfering. The linkage hits the wall of the transmission tunnel before I can get the body symmetrical from side to side. E-M suggested cutting a hole in the tunnel wall to give myself more clearance, and then putting an aluminum plate over this hole when finished. I effectively gain the thickness of the fiberglass, which should be enough. However, I am not sure if I like the idea of cutting out that much glass from the tunnel. Has anyone else run into a similar problem? What did you do? What would you suggest?

Double Venom · #2 (**permalink**) 05-18-2002, 07:51 PM

mg2166,

We have had to do this on many of the kits we build when using a side operated linkage tranny. Not uncommon at all. In fact I usually will bow out the aluminum a little just to make sure of the clearance. I simply pop rivet it on to the tunnel. When it's covered with padding and carpet, it is usually totally hiddend.

Post some pictures if you can. I'd love to see the "in progess" photo's.

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mg2166 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2002, 08:07 AM

DV,
I just wanted to hear from an independent source that this was a valid method for fixing the problem. It's always nice to get confirmation from one of the experts on the forum. Thanks.

P.S. Next year I hope to be one of the "500" Cobras at DVSFIII

Unfortunately I will be in Conneticut for training the entire month of June this year