Adapter Plate Fabricators -Canterbury

[jamesbissland]

Hey All,

Does anyone know or can recommend a place that will make custom engine/gearbox adapter plates? -pref in Christchurch / Canterbury

Most of the engineering places I've tried only do commercial quantity / work and dont want to know about it

If you know anyone..let me know!!

Thanks in advance,
James

[tow99]

what are you trying to join together?

[Jerry]

could try brian howat in welly, marks4wd adaptors may have something already to suit

[jamesbissland]

it actually non-4x4 but i figure you guys love doing non conventional engine conversions so you would be the best people to ask

its actually to join a 2.0L Ford Duratec engine to a J160 6 speed Altezza box for a lotus 7 project

[tow99]

look at the classic ford mag uk website for links heaps of people putting those motors into escorts etc.not a bad read in the tech section most months

[jamesbissland]

absolutely.. great site, however over in the UK they have a few more rwd gearbox options that are direct bolts on's, so I havent managed to find anyone who has gone down my (hard)route, hence looking for get one made up.
thanks for your suggestion tho!!

[IcedJohnno]

The best place I know to do this type of work is
The Machine Shop
Don Mathias
96 Kingsley St, Sydenham
Chch
Wk: 03 374 6184
Cell: 0273 495 089

Don is the most capable and competent Fitter & Turner I know. High praise coming from another Fitter & Turner and Design Engineer who has worked in engineering all over the world.

Don specialises in competition automotive modifications. He makes Very Strong close ratio Toyota gearboxes, and has worked on many successful race and rally cars.
Engine to gearbox adaptors are right up his street.

Looking forward to hearing more about your Seven.