Newb from TN

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2.9xlt
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Newb from TN

Post by 2.9xlt »

Just wanted to say hi to the fellow stickshift drivers.

I just prefer manuals over automatics because they're more fun to drive, cheaper to fix, easier to fix, and you have much more control over the engine.

I have an 2wd '87 Ranger with a 2.9 and the 5 speed. I've also converted two automatics over to 5 speeds so I reduced the automatic population :lol:.

My Ranger

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My dad's Mustang that was sold last year.

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My Lincoln Mark VII (sold in March)

Before (Really rough shape too):

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Welcome to the site! :D

Great manual conversions! You couldn't even tell they used to be slushies! :twisted:
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Oh wow, all those cars look terrific! Welcome to the site!
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welcome to the site!

all of them look great, but i love that Mark VII
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welcome to the site! anyone who is willing to do hard work like that to take a few automatics off the road is a friend of mine!
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Post by RITmusic2k »

GODDAMN, man. Now that's the way you introduce yourself.

Awesome cars. I loved the ranger, then I scrolled down and was like, "fox body 'vert conversion! WOO!" then I scrolled further down, saw the cobra engine swap, and my brain melted a little. Welcome to the site, and once again, impressive and amazing work!
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Welcome!

Nice truck!!

I too swapped a auto to 5spd :mrgreen:
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Welcome to the SS!! Those are some very nice auto-manual conversions you have there...See you at the meet (you are coming)!! :) :mrgreen:
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Welcome.

That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.

The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.

Got any advice for a guy who shouldn't be doing a manual conversion but is going to do it on a car that shouldn't get a manual conversion? I'm not good at this stuff but I'm planning to convert my 1980 Buick LeSabre...
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Welcome! That Lincoln is bad ass!
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Thanks for the great welcome everybody, yeah a ss was the last thing anyone expected to see in the Lincoln lol. It was an easy swap though since Mark VII is a fox body. I really like manuals in cars you wouldn't expect it in. There was a number of cars you could get a shift in over the years, but hardly anyone ordered it.
theholycow wrote:Welcome.

That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.

The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.

Got any advice for a guy who shouldn't be doing a manual conversion but is going to do it on a car that shouldn't get a manual conversion? I'm not good at this stuff but I'm planning to convert my 1980 Buick LeSabre...
Yeah I do, since a LeSabre is the same platform as Caprice you can probably use this conversion kit.
http://www.bigfastcar.com/
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Oh man, that's a dream right there. I've seen the site before but I don't think I could afford a single screw from them.
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theholycow wrote:Welcome.

That Ranger is ridiculously clean, I can't imagine an '87 like that.

The Lincoln is just a huge amount of win. I love it.
+1! Welcome to SS!
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