Gear stick hole

[bob wiggins]

I am putting pinto into an escort but cars being painted Inside next week . I need to change where the gear stick hole comes out but need exact measurements as I have not a gearbox yet so can't dummy fit it ,can anybody please help ..........

[LEONMEX]

when i fitted my 5 speed i think we moved the hole back about 1.5" if my memory serves me right. I cut it out & turned it round then welded it back in. Im sure 1.5" was right bob but can't check as ive chopped it out now Hope all is well mate

[bob wiggins]

cheers Leon,thanks for the info mate but i need exact measurements ,i seem to remember having to move the hole to fit a cortina 4 speed box but not really sure ,i would rather fit a 4 speed if i dont need to move the hole

[dave waudby]

i think you will still need to move the hole even if you fit a 4 speed / pinto compatible box

 

unless you fit the xflow 4 speed but the pinto will soon pull it to bits

[bob wiggins]

Thanks for your reply mate ,I'd be happy with a 4 speed but it was so long ago I can't remember now ,got the welder ready for Friday but don't want to cut anything unless I really have to

[bob wiggins]

Any one else got any ideas of whether a pinto and 4 speed rs or cortina box will fit without moving gearstick hole ?

[Mk2Jo]

Moving your thread to Old Skool Chat Bob as it may bring up some more replies seeing as you are running tight for time

[bob wiggins]

Thankyou Jo I like your thinking that will be read much more thankyou

[mk1estate]

Why not cut a nice neat oblong hole then get it painted with the bit cut out and then just rivit in place when you get the box in, should still look neat

[GT_lenny]

i think theres a guide in the "how to" room on here

[James HPE Motorsport]

You deffo have to move the hole for rocket box or type 9, just cant remember how much by! Hows things anyway? havnt seen you for a while!!!