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Z bar bracket frame mount location


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Hey, Tony,

I've attached a couple of photos of pages in from the '70 Factory Assembly Manual that may be useful to you as I doubt the '72 was any different.  The stud that goes into the block casting boss just forward of the bell housing will position that end of the Z-bar and will also help locate the bracket on the other end if you keep the Z- bar pivot shaft perpendicular to the centerline of your motor. 

As shown in Section A of the assembly drawing, the bracket is placed close to the outside edge of the frame (as it is also on my '70 factory 4-speed). 

One of the last auto-to-manual conversions I remember reading about on this forum was done by Murray Rehder on his '71 small block about 3 years ago.  You might want to send him a Private Message at his club ID which is "Murphy" if you have specific questions on this conversion for a first gen Monte. 

Also, here's a link to a thread less than two years ago asking who has first gens with manual transmissions: https://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/topic/19613-manual-transmission-montes/&tab=comments#comment-199974 You might be able to find some other contacts there if you need them.  Good luck.

 

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5 hours ago, Mike Brichta said:

When I converted my 72, the holes were already in the frame. No drilling was required.  Good luck!!

Mike

 

Same when I did my old '72 Custom years ago, first with the LT1 350, then the LS6 454, no issues that I recall. Bolt in parts from a Chevelle I thought. Holes are already in the frame.

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Thank you all, yes, the bracket is different but I do have it. I apologize,  I did not look before asking the question.  The holes are in the frame. Looks like the proportioning valve may have to move. Will keep you posted. I have to get it running and move it over to a buddy's. Bought a 5 speed kit from SST for it

 

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This place below says the part number 3972641 (item #7 in diagram) is specific to 70-72 Monte's too. Maybe I got one from a dealer years ago when I built that car, or modified a Chevelle one to fit? I still have the Z-bar up in the attic, but must have left that bracket on the frame, or misplaced it because it's not with the Z-bar/bellhousing/shifter, etc.

https://www.4speedconversions.com/3972641.html

https://www.4speedconversions.com/3972641_r1.html

https://www.chevelles.com/threads/4-speed-conversion.67031/

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