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i have put my 78 Bedford up for sale on Ebay. It has given me some of the best times and trips but has been sitting at the mechanics too long and I am living OS so I need to make sure that it gets to someone who can show it some TLC. It is on a 5 day auction which will finish this Sunday. Please check out the auction at http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/78-CF-Holden-Bedford-/160873371608?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item2574ccd7d8#ht_500wt_1288
or look at item 160873371608. Thanks to all the great people on this site and I hope to speak to you again when I return to Aus and buy my next beddie. Happy travels

I'm currently changing from a supra 5 speed to a trimatic auto after my gearbox packed it in.(it will also be nice to have the wife occationally drive home now). Will also consider doing a trade for anyone looking at going from manual to auto for needed parts. My Mechanic has advised I need the following parts:
trimatic gearbox (already have)
flywheel
flywheel bolts
conveter bolts
bell housing bolts
oil cooler for transmission
gear shift
linkage
crossmember
transmission mount
tail shaft yoke (for trimatic)
Feel free to let me know if there is anything else I need. Advice always welcome as I'm not mechanically minded
Thanks, Tony

Anyone know where i can source the parts in Melbourne?

Hey all,

My supra 5 speed decided to die at the worst of times and now I have to replace my gearbox.

I'm looking at 2 options at the moment. Replace the gearbox with another 5 speed and try to fix the clutch from hell at the same time (ive already been through several clutch cables and am sick to death with a clutch that nearly breaks my leg every time I want to change gears), or to replace it with an auto.

I am tempted to go with the auto option but am concerned with what parts I need to get going from a manual to auto (gearstick, fittings, etc)and what difference it will make when cruising on the highway. My mechanic has told me that it will be a much cheaper option to just replace the 5 speed but do not want to be left with the same problems I have had. Any ideas?

Also, If anyone has any for sale in Melbourne drop me a note, thx

Thanks, Tony

p.s. I have the 202 red engine

I'm running my beddie with the supra 5 speed conversion. And now after 3 cables in less than 2 years am over it. I believe the issue may be from the cable not having a straight run from the clutch peddle to the firewall. I have been told about the possibility of going hydrolic assisted clutch which, if it is an option i would like to look at if affordable. Also, is worth mentioning that the clutch peddle is hard enough to press at the best of times.

If you are a mechanic near Melbourne who can help or any advice would be much appreciated, Tonz