installing a toploader in place of an auto

[shooter_1967]

hey guys, I am trying to install a toploader in my 1973 which was an auto car. Has anyone here done this and have a step by step guide

It looks to me that I have to drill out the frame so I can mount the bracket that supports the z bracket, is this correct

thanks

scott

 

[tops1023]

hey guys, I am trying to install a toploader in my 1973 which was an auto car. Has anyone here done this and have a step by step guide

It looks to me that I have to drill out the frame so I can mount the bracket that supports the z bracket, is this correct

thanks

scott

All parts bolt in. The mounting holes for the z bar bracket are already in the frame and threaded

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

hey guys, I am trying to install a toploader in my 1973 which was an auto car. Has anyone here done this and have a step by step guide

It looks to me that I have to drill out the frame so I can mount the bracket that supports the z bracket, is this correct

thanks

scott

If shop was up I would take pictures of both and send but no way for at least 5 weeks. Taking forever.

 

[73pony]

Here is a good thread another member did on this.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-fmx-to-4-speed-swap?highlight=toploader

Any reason you are going with a top loader as opposed to a T5 with a cable set up?

 

[kcmash]

I did it to mine and it is a total bolt in swap.

The z bar mounts on the frame side have the weld nuts already installed from the factory.

If you are going to do the swap I have a spare pedal box with the clutch pedal installed, and a used Z-bar and through firewall rod I will sell.

kcmash