I want to find a manual transmission and all associated parts that will fit behind a Cadillac 500ci engine. Anyone have any knowledge or first hand experience with this combo? I guess my options are limited but without asking too much the gearbox itself needs to have a short tailshaft and if not already it would need to be able to have the stick as far forward and near the bellhousing as possible. This being because the application is for a 40's vehicle with the original bech seat which I wish to retain unaltered. I've used a toploader from David kee for a similar project with a SBF and that fitted in just great but I don't know about fitting a Ford box to a Caddy, sounds science fiction to me!So what else is there say in the GM range or any other that would work.
Any help much appreciated....Jerry (UK)