BigT-65

Can anyone suggest a shop in the Tampa, FL area that would be familiar with swapping out transmissions in a midyear Corvette?

Auto Gear

If no one knows, Gene Showers @ The Chevy Shop in Apopka might have a recco for you.

Frankie the Fink

If you consider coming all the way over here then Dewey Hendricks is a first-rate midyear guy but stays pretty busy.

Do not use AntiVenom in Seffner, FL over your way

outlaw67

A parts list John Z listed a while back
Parts needed for 4 speed conversion





Flywheel & special bolts
Pilot bushing
Clutch Pressure Plate & Disc & special bolts
Bellhousing, bolts & Fork Stud
Throwout bearing & moly lube
Clutch fork & boot
Transmission & bolts
Shifter & linkage & bolts
Speedo cable & clips & 2-hole grommet
Manual console plate & shift pattern plate
Shift boot & retainer plate
Brake & clutch pedals & pads, bushings & pushrod bracket & bolts
Clutch pedal pushrod, spacer & retainer clip
Clutch cross shaft assembly & engine-side stud
Pedal pushrod swivel & jam nuts
Pedal pushrod boot & screws
Return spring & retainer at dash
Lower fork pushrod, hardware & anti-rattle springs
Backup light switch, bracket & wiring

BigT-65

Nice list. Thanks John Z and Outlaw67. It is a little scary though. I was hoping by using a rebuilt trans and used shifter and maybe some other used parts that I could get the swap done for $2,500 or so. With someone who knows what they are doing making it happen. I don't know?

outlaw67

Is the manual pedal assembly still in place ?

BigT-65

Whoever did the swap 31+ years ago just cut the clutch pedal off with a torch. So everything is there except the part of the pedal they cut off.

BigT-65

Can a new clutch pedal be put on this car? I looks like maybe it can.

outlaw67

It should be a relatively easy job , give Willcox or similar a call if you cant find a good used one local .
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...ccd1ec9e577cc3
and buy a workshop manual if you don't already have one

JohnZ

Yes. You'll need to remove the steering column and loosen the master cylinder and remove the pedal support in order to change the clutch pedal (change the four plastic bushings while you're in there).

BigT-65

This is good news. Now all I need to do is find a good M20 Trans, buy a clutch, bell housing, shifter, a bunch of other parts and find some one to do the work. What about the carburetor. The AFB I have is for an automatic and has the lever for the kick down. Can I use this carb or put on a different lever or what?