Bought my Charger an over-drive for Christmas

[keepat]

I'm planning on putting a GV in the Charger over the holiday. If anyone has any suggestions or helpful tips on the installation I'm all ears
Thanks!
Pat 

[Runner]

nice christmas present!   does the gv have a coupler beteen the stock tail shaft and the od unit

[Nacho-RT74]

does look the stuff at right side of pic is a tailshaft housing replacement to the stock housing to be able to mount the overdrive

[keepat]

Yes! it has a new tail-shaft (right side 2nd pic) I think the only other thing I need is a right angle adapter for the speedometer cable. I plan on installing the GV with the trans still in the car.
Thanks!
Pat

[68n70]

I think the only other thing I need is a right angle adapter for the speedometer cable.

Hey kee pat,
I don't know about your setup but the right angle adapter would not work on my '68.  I actually drilled a hole in the tunnel (The speedo points right into the wall of the tunnel), mounted a grommett and ran the speedo under the carpet inside the cabin.
Maybe something to consider if you have a problem! 
Good Luck!!

[keepat]

I think the only other thing I need is a right angle adapter for the speedometer cable.

Hey kee pat,
I don't know about your setup but the right angle adapter would not work on my '68.  I actually drilled a hole in the tunnel (The speedo points right into the wall of the tunnel), mounted a grommett and ran the speedo under the carpet inside the cabin.
Maybe something to consider if you have a problem! 
Good Luck!!

If you have any pictures please post them.
Thanks
Pat

[68n70]

Wow, you're talking to a very computer challenged guy.  Will give it a shot though!

[Mick70RR]

I think the only other thing I need is a right angle adapter for the speedometer cable.

Hey kee pat,
I don't know about your setup but the right angle adapter would not work on my '68.  I actually drilled a hole in the tunnel (The speedo points right into the wall of the tunnel), mounted a grommett and ran the speedo under the carpet inside the cabin.
Maybe something to consider if you have a problem! 
Good Luck!!

I considered doing the same thing but decided to massage the floor instead so the cable cleared.

[keepat]

I think the only other thing I need is a right angle adapter for the speedometer cable.

Hey kee pat,
I don't know about your setup but the right angle adapter would not work on my '68.  I actually drilled a hole in the tunnel (The speedo points right into the wall of the tunnel), mounted a grommett and ran the speedo under the carpet inside the cabin.
Maybe something to consider if you have a problem! 
Good Luck!!

I considered doing the same thing but decided to massage the floor instead so the cable cleared.

I looked at a 67 satellite with a GV and he did the same thing. Looks tight, but it fit! If you have any pic please post them.
Thanks!
Pat

[Runner]

i see the tail shaft in the picture,     the tranny will have male splines and the gv has male splines,   i didint see a double female adapter in the picture.    im sure its there somewhere though.

[Nacho-RT74]

maybe an internal shaft adapter ?

[keepat]

i see the tail shaft in the picture,     the tranny will have male splines and the gv has male splines,   i didint see a double female adapter in the picture.    im sure its there somewhere though.

Nacho is right! The adapter in is in the tail shaft. I post a pic asap.
Pat

[jerry]

nice looking kit. what did it cost ? anyone do a 4-sp? wonder if you have any more room in tunnel on 4-sp.

[Nacho-RT74]

i see the tail shaft in the picture,     the tranny will have male splines and the gv has male splines,   i didint see a double female adapter in the picture.    im sure its there somewhere though.

Nacho is right! The adapter in is in the tail shaft. I post a pic asap.
Pat

what I won?   

[Nacho-RT74]

nice looking kit. what did it cost ? anyone do a 4-sp? wonder if you have any more room in tunnel on 4-sp.

last quote I got was around $3K, but about a year ago.

[Mick70RR]

nice looking kit. what did it cost ? anyone do a 4-sp? wonder if you have any more room in tunnel on 4-sp.

My car is a 4 speed. The tunnel is the same as an auto and just needed a little clearancing at the top both sides with a ball pein hammer. The drive shaft loop had to go ( I'll refit it later ) and the exhaust h-pipe had to be re-located. Auto cars use a foot switch for the overdrive but I had to make a switch for the pistol grip. Also, you have to drop the 4 speed to get the tailshaft off so it can't be fitted on the car like you can with an auto.

[keepat]

nice looking kit. what did it cost ? anyone do a 4-sp? wonder if you have any more room in tunnel on 4-sp.

My car is a 4 speed. The tunnel is the same as an auto and just needed a little clearancing at the top both sides with a ball pein hammer. The drive shaft loop had to go ( I'll refit it later ) and the exhaust h-pipe had to be re-located. Auto cars use a foot switch for the overdrive but I had to make a switch for the pistol grip. Also, you have to drop the 4 speed to get the tailshaft off so it can't be fitted on the car like you can with an auto.

Jerry,
I paid $2,700 for the complete setup from Rick at A&A transmission. They are great to work with and they built my 727 two years ago. With economy so slow for so many I was not looking for a discount, as I'm quite sure you could find a lower price for the same setup.

Mick,
The switch on your shift looks awesome! Any pictures from the bottom?

Pat     

[six-tee-nine]

Mick,

How do you like the overdrive unit?

I'm gonna built my 69 up with a 4-speed and a 4.10 gear in the rear. Depending on how much long trips i'll be doing with the Charger, I'd like to add a GV overdrive.
I'd only use it on long highway trips to roll to a meet, but besides that do you constantly use your unit in street driving?

[NorwayCharger]

I did some mods in the tunnel.
Also you may want to make some more clearance for the ears/bolts on the GV. (red marking)

PS:
For the bulge i made in the tunnel i compensated with sound deadening to make the carped flat..

[keepat]

I did some mods in the tunnel.
Also you may want to make some more clearance for the ears/bolts on the GV. (red marking)

PS:
For the bulge i made in the tunnel i compensated with sound deadening to make the carped flat..

Hey man, Thanks for the great pic & the heads-up ears/bolt clearance.
Merry Christmas!
Pat

[Mick70RR]

Been under the car today so took some pictures of the overdrive. You can see where I had to hammer the floor near the tunnel so the speedo cable would clear. I ran the cable through the crossmember to keep it away from the exhaust. You can also see where I had to cut and shut the exhaust, I will fit a new system later. The last picture shows the plate attached to the overdrive, it was made by GKN less than ten miles from where I live, shipped to CA then back to Birmingham, England.

[keepat]

Thanks for the info & pictures!
Pat

[NYCMille]

Dude... you are going to LOVE the GV unit. I have 30K on mine and the thing is BULLET PROOF!