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Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:31 pm
by turoa
Hi all, I'm currently looking into converting my 80 from a manual to an auto as its an around town truck most of the time. Is there anyone that would be interested in purchasing a manual conversion? Still in truck so can be test driven etc

Would it be worth converting my truck? 8 seater, worked engine, twin lockers etc. Have looked into it and from what I can tell driveshafts, gearbox x member mounts, pedals and top of trans tunnel (which can be modified) are the differences (for a fully hydraulic a442f anyway)

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:59 pm
by Chopper01
have a talk to matt4u as he has done that conversion and would be able to let you know

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:59 am
by wjw
If you want to have a nosey round my truck let me know....

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:00 pm
by 1nzsafari
hi how much do you want for the manual set up?what model gear box is it?i"ve got a 1995 1hd-ft with a A442f and have thinking about going manual,cheers tim

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:48 pm
by Trundle
keen to sell the interior console ? is it grey?

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:09 pm
by reddog40
The A440f is arguably the worst auto ever made bar none!!!! To go from the unfailing manual trans to this auto will be the one of the worst mistakes you'll make!

Re: Manual conversion for an 80

Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:25 pm
by MATT4U
I would never go back to auto, it was shocking as auto. round town I you only use a couple of gears, 1 to get moving then leave it in 3rd or 4th