Re: Brewers Performance??

[Wakeman Massie <wakey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You are right.  I can't believe I hadn't seen that before.  Very cool...

See bottom of this page:

http://www.brewersperformance.com/products.asp?id=16

Wakeman

64 Dart post (driver)
62 Dart post (in resto)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Gallimore" <dongallimore@xxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: Brewers Performance??


> You do not have to drill the crank for the bushing with a four speed. 
> There is a roller bearing available (from NAPA or Mopar?) that fits in the 
> area that the nose of the converter goes into. I got mine years ago so I'm 
> not sure where they came from. I'll bet Wayne Brewer has them.
>
> As far as Wayne Brewer, I've heard nothing but good things about him as a 
> businessman and a person.
>
>  Akron Don
>
> Wakeman Massie wrote:
> > Alex,
> >
> > I've converted many Mopars to 4-speed and vice-versa.  Brewer's has been 
> > around and are reputable supplier, i've used them many times.  In fact I 
> > think Wayne's prices are lower than many newcomers to the game.  Not sure 
> > what kind of power you are running but if all you are needing is an 
> > 18-spline box, the price should be manageable.  Wayne is also a big fan 
> > of / very familiar with the early cars.
> >
> > As for the job itself - if you are adventurous enough to have the car on 
> > a rotisserie, you are easily capable of the conversion.  Repop metal 
> > shifter doghouses for the 62-5 cars have been available for a few years 
> > now and is the only cutting and welding you'll need to to.  Otherwise 
> > it's just swapping parts and with a factory manual (or even without) it 
> > is very straightforward.
> >
> > The only sticking point will be if the crankshaft is drilled to accept a 
> > pilot bushing or not - if you are lucky, it will be.  If not, there are a 
> > few options but none of them are without their rubs....  I've heard of 
> > folks hand-drilling the crank but alignment is critical for the bushing 
> > or it will make "squawking" noises and put undue stress on the 
> > transmission.  The only sure way to get it right is to yank the crank and 
> > bring to the machine shop. Not expensive but awfully time consuming...
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Wakeman
> >
> > 64 Dart post (driver)
> > 62 Dart post (in resto)
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Ariemiea" <ajaremea@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:11 AM
> > Subject: Brewers Performance??
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Has anyone converted their 62 dodge auto to a 4 speed with products from 
> > Brewers performance. They say they have the complete units for the 
> > conversion. I was wondering how hard of a project this is. I currently 
> > have the body on a rotesseary and doing the body work on the polara. Has 
> > anyone done one of these conversions before and how tuff is it. Just 
> > don't want to get in over my head. Thanks, Alex in Ohio
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