3sp to 4sp manual

[Ed Fernandez]

Adger, y'all have a fine day heayah, And a Merry Christmas.

[Grey Ghost]

Thanks to Sean and Robert for their reply, very helpful.

I did enjoy the "side show" also. When I bought the car in 1978,,,1964 Dodge Max Wedge...the Grey Ghost was the name of the car on the door. We put the car in A/SA in 1984 and converted it to a stick in 1987 when NHRA allowed the use of aftermarket trans (DNE). At that time it was probably the only Max Wedge stick car in the country since John Wilson (the 4sp set-up was in his SS Hemi car...some of you may remember it). We raced it until 1997 in Div 4/5.

Phil Vos
formally 5069/4910

[Alan Nyhus]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

When I bought the car in 1978,,,1964 Dodge Max Wedge...the Grey Ghost was the name of the car on the door. We put the car in A/SA in 1984 and converted it to a stick in 1987 when NHRA allowed the use of aftermarket trans (DNE). At that time it was probably the only Max Wedge stick car in the country since John Wilson (the 4sp set-up was in his SS Hemi car...some of you may remember it). We raced it until 1997 in Div 4/5.

Phil Vos
formally 5069/4910

Phil, I worked with the guy in Sioux Falls that owned that car and had it lettered with 'Grey Ghost'. He raced the car very sporatically at Thunder Valley and the now defunct Empire Dragway. A bunch of us were talking the other day about some of the old race cars that are still around and the 'Grey Ghost' came up. -Al

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Phil, I worked with the guy in Sioux Falls that owned that car and had it lettered with 'Grey Ghost'. He raced the car very sporatically at Thunder Valley and the now defunct Empire Dragway. A bunch of us were talking the other day about some of the old race cars that are still around and the 'Grey Ghost' came up. -Al

Hello Al, been awhile, good to hear from you. I see you are still racing. Yes the car is still around. Actually it is pretty close to Sioux Falls now. I sold it after 37yrs owning it to my brother this spring who lives near Brookings. I kept most of the drive line, except the motor, for the new ride. I bought it from Doug Billet who worked at Duke Tuffty at the time. If I remember right you and Brad Van Lant were also there.

[Sean Marconette]

Phil,
You are welcome.

Before you start buying clutches and bellhousings I would suggest a Browell that resembles a QuickTime with a window to access the clutch for adjustments. Advanced Clutches has reduced prices right now, and that is a good investment.

Sean

[james schaechter]

Robert, I looked and do not see this in the rule book. Help me out and tell me where it is? I would think the three speed stick to four speed stick would be in alignment with the two speed to three speed auto accommodation.

Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

Yes you can replace the 3sp manual with a 4sp manual in stock along with SS. So if you have a 265, 6Cyl comet or 6Cyl Nova you can run a 4 speed. Also for PG optioned stockers and SS can run three speed autos. The above mentioned combo's were just examples. Hope this helps.

Robert

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

Robert, I looked and do not see this in the rule book. Help me out and tell me where it is? I would think the three speed stick to four speed stick would be in alignment with the two speed to three speed auto accommodation.

when I started on this rambler, it had a 2bbl 232 6cyl in it but the 3speeds were really weak, asked nhra about a 4 speed and they said no.
did something change?

[Alan Nyhus]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Hello Al, been awhile, good to hear from you. I see you are still racing. Yes the car is still around. Actually it is pretty close to Sioux Falls now. I sold it after 37yrs owning it to my brother this spring who lives near Brookings. I kept most of the drive line, except the motor, for the new ride. I bought it from Doug Billet who worked at Duke Tuffty at the time. If I remember right you and Brad Van Lant were also there.

Yep...Doug Billet was the guy. Good to hear the car is still around. I've been on the trail of a similar one for years and may be getting close. -Al

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Phil,
You are welcome.

Before you start buying clutches and bellhousings I would suggest a Browell that resembles a QuickTime with a window to access the clutch for adjustments. Advanced Clutches has reduced prices right now, and that is a good investment.

Sean

Thanks Sean.
I have a 2 piece Lakewood that NHRA accepted when I was running the Dodge. Do they still accept 2 piece bellhousings? Also have aluminum and steel flywheels in various weights and diameters. Is Advanced Clutches 10 1/2" clutch a good piece?

Does anyone know if Bob Sharp is still racing his A/S Camero?

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Yep...Doug Billet was the guy. Good to hear the car is still around. I've been on the trail of a similar one for years and may be getting close. -Al

What are you saying Al?? Race car or a driver? I have several 426 blocks gathering dust.