[JimNoel]

The “A” pillar is covered with a stainless steel molding when the vinyl top option was ordered on a Jetfire or Cutlass. It has the same appearance as the S.S. “A” pillar molding used on all convertibles but the attachment tabs are different. The two tone painted cars have the top color on the “A” pillar (usually white).

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[JimNoel]

Jim & Rick,
Thanks for the update!! Looks great, we all will enjoy!
Jim

[JimNoel]

Good find! To make the 4-speed (Borg Warner T-10) fit, you will need to shorten the front section of the driveshaft. You will also need to modify the front floor pan (sometimes called the hump) to accommodate the 4-speed and shifter. Finding the cross member to support the rear of the 4-speed shouldn’t be too big a job. Someone on this site should be able to help you. Have fun, Good Luck!

[JimNoel]

When you get to that point, I would suggest you find an auto/4-speed cross member. Should not be that hard to find. Many automatic cars being sold as parts. If you don’t have any luck, I will measure and let you know then.
The 1962 4-speed was NOT offered until April of 1962, just a couple of months before the assembly line converted over to make 1963’s. Probably of finding a 1962 F-85 bell housing with the 3-speed and 4-speed capability is not very good, but don’t give up!
Jim

[JimNoel]

The simple answer is; your 3-speed cross member can be modified to work with a 4-speed.I have attached pic’s of the mounting cross members for the 3-speed and auto. The 4-speed is either identical to the auto mount or so close that I do not know the difference. The 3-speed mount does not have the rubber isolation mount ends and the fixed ends would put a 4-speed too tight to the bottom of the floor pan. The3-speed mount in my pic has a strip of metal added to the ends that allowed the mount to be lower (further away from the floor pan) for a 4-speed trans.
Jim

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[JimNoel]

Hi Bruce,
Your progress looks great! Fun to watch the process.
Jim

[JimNoel]

The 1961 and early 1962 manual trans bell housings were only made for the three speed trans. The back face and ears are too small to add 4 more holes to fit a 4 speed. The later 1962 and all 1963 bell housings were drilled and taped for a three speed AND/OR a four speed. They have 8 taped holes on the mounting face. If you have a three speed hooked up to a bell housing and were wondering if the bell housing would accommodate a 4 speed, you would be able to see the open 4 speed holes outside of the 3 speed trans.

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[JimNoel]

Hi Eric,
Now that I see you holding up the hose it does look correct. Your first pic of the hose laying flat made the two bends hard to see.
Thanks, Jim

[JimNoel]

Hi Eric,
After looking at the lower hose for details, it does not look correct? I am going to wait until you check it out. Please advise all if it is correct before many order one.
Thanks, Jim

[JimNoel]

Great Job Eric! Thanks for following through. I plan to order 2 sets Monday. Will you give me the part number on the lower hose?
Thanks John for the NOS example……….
Jim

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