WTB Nailhead 4 speed bellhousing 65/66 car

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by nailheadpowered, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. nailheadpowered

    nailheadpowered Well-Known Member

    i would only need the bellhousing and linkage as i already have the trans drive shaft etc.etc. let me know what happens. were are you located at also?
     
  2. 4toe

    4toe Well-Known Member

    I've sold a few hundred of the eelco bellhousings now and have recieved nothing but positive feedback. I don't know for sure that anyone on here owns one; maybe we will get some feedback from them. It is meant for hot rod use and does not use the same throwout design as the stock bellhousing. If you are going for stock; it will not look the same.

    Take Care and Merry X-Mas!
     
  3. nailheadpowered

    nailheadpowered Well-Known Member

    do you have a website and also my car currently has a 300 with factory 4spd so what exactly would i need to do the converstion for the 401/425? I presume i would use my original linkage and will it work with the skylark only exhaust manifolds? thanks and you can contact me direct at nailheadpoweredgs@sbcglobal.net
     
  4. nailheadpowered

    nailheadpowered Well-Known Member

    I completely agree that is why im hoping someone with experience can chime in as the 65 skylark i have is an original 300 v-8 with factory 4spd so i have that style linkage setup from the original standard bellhousing and ball etc. and i know the nailhead setup is different but also if the eelco will work on the 401/425 and the exhaust manifolds that come on the 65/66 only gs skylarks with my existing linkage in the skylark then that might be a easier and quicker way to get my car running versus pulling teeth trying to find a complete original setup, im willing to go either way right now.
     
  5. Andrew

    Andrew Well-Known Member

    some one on this board was going to try a slave cylinder on the firewall and a hydraulic release bearing in their wildcat.
    I wonder how that worked out.
    one could most likely make a bracket that mounts over the starter for a ball stud and aligns with the frame side mount.
    anybody have a spare release yoke? damaged or worn is ok. I need one to copy.
    enjoy,
     
  6. mainebuick

    mainebuick Well-Known Member

    maybe I can help. I had a 66 skylark with a 3 speed manual, and currently have a 4 speed skylark gs. The 300 cube manual setup is completely different from the 401. The 300 set up is more like a regular chevy type with a z-bar, rod , and throwout fork. When they shoehorned the 401 into the skylark, they had to come up with more monkey motion , to actuate the clutch. The original linkage parts are non-existant. So..its a good idea to pursue a custom set up , maybe with a hydraulic throw-out bearing. good luck. if you want, send your email address, and I'll scan you a couple pics from the manual , for the 401 manual transmission assembly.
     
  7. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Guys, a little thought & a hydraulic throw-out bearing is all that's needed. I've seen all kinds of wacky ways to install the clutch master cylinder. Instead of trying to use the old style linkage look at other cars with hydraulic clutches & employ the KISS principal. It's easier than many think. Very simple & cost effective. Pay attention to the instructions & within a day it can be installed.
     

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