more pictures.....

http://canadianponcho.activeboard.com/forum.spark?aBID=118110&p=3&topicID=27892343

yup, that was the thread I was looking for.  Thanks you guys.

Is it one of those Iraqi Malibu bellhousings with the clutch fork about 7 o'clock position instead of 9 o'clock like most?

If so, I am guessing you might be better off to find the right bellhousing but I guess time will tell!!

you'll be wanting a 621 bellhousing for that 396... me thinks....

ill print all this off and give it to him this morning. I just wish I could find all the parts we need 1st. I called that guy in Minnisota that Carl referred us to. He said he would look in his wrecking yard but he hasnt called us back yet.

Grocery list we need is:
Bellhousing,Shifter fork, Pedals.....are we missing anything?

we have Borg Super T 10, with Bellhousing and shifter fork and 4 speed shifter and clutch. Drive shaft and tail stock isnt an issue as we have several and can make something locally if needed.

just about done this project....gotta install starter, carpet(and trim),seats,battery and few odds and ends and it will be ready to get off stands and test driven. thanks to all whom helped. that link with photos helped greatly. FYI a Super T10 bolting up using the shifter fork rod will have to be McGivered as the orig is about 2-3 inches to short. We made an adjustable one which worked much better. thanks again....cant wait to drive it.

today got everything buttoned up, fired the car....oil filter leaking....GRRR, I just replaced it because the other one leaked aswell ! WTF???? 396 takes a PH30. Fram..seen odd filter leak but not 2 in a row...(scratch head).....also since there is 5 cars int he driveway and the owner wasnt home. I was only able to move the car back and forth 5 feet.....so clutch will have to be adjusted. We have an owners manual for a 69 Poncho but adjustment and diagrams are VAGUE.....I think a road test is needed to see how far its out. Aside from oil filter leaking and clutch adjustment, its done. i ran out of time so wasnt able to do anymore. Had to get JR from school. Ill try to snap some picolas for ya!
again thanks for help.....any tips on adjustment on pedal is appreciated

BINGO....i knew something was wrong....went to Part Source....NO HELP at all....CDN Tire was no better....Off to Speed Shop to find correct filter and talk to someone who knows where an oil filter is located...Good Grief. LOL
So no road test was done. I think my friend is gonna adjust it himself tomorrow....
Iam eager to go for a rip in it....I snapped a few pics but they turned out lousy because car was stuffed in garage and it was darl outside already...so sorry for crapola pics

If it's the common Ford filter, the Wix number is 51515 but not sure on the Fram.

By the way, my two cents on this would be to NEVER use a Fram, based on experience.

here is the 1 min test drive video....sorry for crappy vid...taken on cell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZObXMLJaeo

Now he wants me to convert his  70 GSX 455 Ragtop to a 6 speed !
That will be alot easier for me as their are kits for those cars....parts much easier to find...He already has his 46 Ford Coupe with a 500 cu in Caddy motor and a 5 speed.
So only 1 car left to swap to stick!

-- Edited by MorePower on Sunday 12th of September 2010 06:19:46 AM