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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: pro-five-oh on February 06, 2008, 01:38:10 AM

Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: pro-five-oh on February 06, 2008, 01:38:10 AM
Yes I read the article on Coolcats, but I still didn't find an answer to this question.

After installing the manual transmission pedal assembly, the black plastic modesty panel no longer fits.  There are cut outs on the panel (1988 Cougar) that appear to make the panel fit around the clutch.  Just curious if someone can verify this before I cut away on the panel.

Thanks!
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: Bob on February 06, 2008, 06:00:31 AM
Oh for the pedal to travel up and down, yeah that sounds right to me. I just took a hacksaw to it and made a grove so it fits. If you want I'll take a pic of it, but it will have to be after I get home from work

So how you do on installing the pedals, not as bad as it looks. I think I had the old one out and new one install in under an hour
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: 5.0 tbird on February 06, 2008, 11:38:09 AM
Here's where I did mine, I just used a box cutter.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/576934/3
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: booksix on February 06, 2008, 03:13:29 PM
haha!!  I didnt even know that thing existed til the junkyard a couple weeks ago!!!  My tc was missing this piece since I bought it in 99.  Can't wait to finish my interior and put one in.  Anyway, I'm just bored at work...  You can go back to your real topic!!  :D
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: pro-five-oh on February 08, 2008, 12:42:53 PM
Quote from: 5.0 bird;202504
Here's where I did mine, I just used a box cutter.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/576934/3


Looks good!  The Tbird/Cougar one has places to cut for the clutch pedal...and it looks a lot like what you did for the Mark VII.

Thanks!!!
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on February 08, 2008, 01:02:10 PM
Guess I ain't modest, mine's in the garage... Somewhere...
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: SSX on February 08, 2008, 01:23:25 PM
Quote from: TurboCoupe50;202931
Guess I ain't modest, mine's in the garage... Somewhere...

Your T-bird is a slut showing off all that pedal.
Title: Modesty panel cutting for Automatic to Manual?
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on February 08, 2008, 03:10:05 PM
Quote from: SSX;202935
Your T-bird is a slut showing off all that pedal.


No doubt, but I lover her... :shakeass:
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