1968utebuild 1 Posted September 27, 2016 Hi guys, I am currently in the process of stripping down my 1968 xt falcon ute to get panel work, respray etc. now at the moment it has the straight 6 with 3 on the tree manual. Looking at installing a 302 Windsor with c4 auto trans. Have never done this kind of major conversion before so just wanted to see if anyone had and what to expect. Eg trans linkages, other linkages fouling on items, will standard diff handle power. Any advice is muchly appreciated 1 robbie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 27, 2016 std diff should be ok,are you thinking colum c4 auto or t bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1968utebuild 1 Posted September 27, 2016 Not sure at this stage, hoping for floor mount t bar, would be cool I reckon. Don't have any of the linkages for the c4 as I have been given it and the 302 from a friend out of a zc fairlane. So I guess once I find somewhere to get them I could get whatever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted September 27, 2016 Floor mount t bar in a XT - with later model centre console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 27, 2016 c4 shifter can be had quite cheap,linkage rod too,tailshaft should fit straight in,i had a xt ute with a 302 cleveland,c4 and big drum brake xa 9 inch 3.00.1 diff,sounds like a good project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1968utebuild 1 Posted September 27, 2016 Oh nice! Great to know the parts are cheap and available. I will eventually put a decent diff in but was hoping the current one would do the job just get it on the road cruising. This is my first major project car and being a younger fella on a budget just wanted to make sure I wasn't jumping in too deep haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,310 Posted September 27, 2016 It would be interesting to see what sought of c4 you have,could be the early v8 one,what year was the zc ? 1970 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted September 28, 2016 G'day mate. Should be a nice easy job. Take your time, and be methodical when you do it. Write a list of things on the wall of the shed, as you go. 1. Check linkages 2. rear trans mount, 3. Dont forget engine oil...... etc etc. In case you get side tracked, or stop for a week or two. XR/XT came out with V8's, so parts are available. If your 6 cyl bits don't fit, you should be able to find a ZC or XW with similar parts, or maybe even a V8 XT wagon with no driveline. Grab all the wiring loom and linkages out of that. oooooh........ and we love photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
