What do you guys think about our upcoming Short Throw Shift Base?
#41
Sorry for the late reply. I believe the price for the L52 short throw is right at $200. I think its a tad more because the base is larger and requires much more machining. It's not listed on our website at the moment, so best bet would be to phone in for details! Toll free at (888) 94-CRAWL (942-7295)
BigMike
BigMike
It would be great to see the L-series short shifter added to the website so customers could order online...
#42
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Got some updates on our next kit
Here is our rapid prototype we approved just before New Year's Day:
And here is our first batch just about ready for anodizing and laser etching
Exclusive feature: We've included the thickness of the very hard to find and very leak-prone thick factory rubber gasket with those six spacers/washers into the base so all you'll need is simple silicone applied on just one surface and it's done. This one piece short throw base will replace 8 factory leak-prone pieces, and features our same unique serviceable shift pins as well!
Application includes 1985-1988 W56-A/B transmissions. Next we will work on 1989-1995 W56-C/D/E bases which will also be one piece and will incorporate a Short Throw T/Case lever as well.
If you have a 6cyl Toyota or a G-series transmission, then check out all the bases we already offer for you by visiting Transmission Shifter Parts.
Regards,
BigMike
Here is our rapid prototype we approved just before New Year's Day:
And here is our first batch just about ready for anodizing and laser etching
Exclusive feature: We've included the thickness of the very hard to find and very leak-prone thick factory rubber gasket with those six spacers/washers into the base so all you'll need is simple silicone applied on just one surface and it's done. This one piece short throw base will replace 8 factory leak-prone pieces, and features our same unique serviceable shift pins as well!
Application includes 1985-1988 W56-A/B transmissions. Next we will work on 1989-1995 W56-C/D/E bases which will also be one piece and will incorporate a Short Throw T/Case lever as well.
If you have a 6cyl Toyota or a G-series transmission, then check out all the bases we already offer for you by visiting Transmission Shifter Parts.
Regards,
BigMike
Last edited by BigMike; 01-17-2014 at 01:35 PM.
#44
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kawazx636-
Wow that is one nice frame-up build you got going on there! I don't know the prices off hand but will try to get the info for you come Monday. Thanks!
BigMike
Wow that is one nice frame-up build you got going on there! I don't know the prices off hand but will try to get the info for you come Monday. Thanks!
BigMike
#45
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kawazx636,
Update on this. We are down to our very last L45/L50/L52 short throw base and because we've switched to a new machinist closer to Fresno (the L-bases we have / we've had were made probably more than 5-years ago), we are using the last remaining base as a sample to get them back into production with our new machinist
(also this is why they are not listed on our website. We've only had a limited number on hand and haven't actually manufactured any replacements in a good half-decade)
I'll let ya know Re updates with it, and also if our machinist finishes with the existing base we have it will go up for sale of course.
Regards,
BigMike
Update on this. We are down to our very last L45/L50/L52 short throw base and because we've switched to a new machinist closer to Fresno (the L-bases we have / we've had were made probably more than 5-years ago), we are using the last remaining base as a sample to get them back into production with our new machinist
(also this is why they are not listed on our website. We've only had a limited number on hand and haven't actually manufactured any replacements in a good half-decade)
I'll let ya know Re updates with it, and also if our machinist finishes with the existing base we have it will go up for sale of course.
Regards,
BigMike
#48
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We've put up temporary product pages for the upcoming W56-A (1985) and W56-B (1986-1988) short throw kits.
If interested, hit the "Notify when back in stock" button so that once we get these puppies finished, we'll update the website and you'll automatically receive a notification email that same minute!
W56-A: http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...fter-kit-w56-a
W56-B: http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...fter-kit-w56-b
Thanks!!
BigMike
If interested, hit the "Notify when back in stock" button so that once we get these puppies finished, we'll update the website and you'll automatically receive a notification email that same minute!
W56-A: http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...fter-kit-w56-a
W56-B: http://www.marlincrawler.com/transmi...fter-kit-w56-b
Thanks!!
BigMike
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#57
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GREAT News: We are now manufacturing our own High Quality Shift Handle!
100% All-new & made right here in California from 100% USA materials:
The most beneficial part about this for us is that we no longer have to run to the wrecking yard over and over to find additional shift handles to modify. Despite the old $100 core charge, only 12% of customers would return their handles for the core refund (the core charge was not high enough!). Without cores coming back, we run out of stock Toyota handles and it would usually be Marlin searching wrecking yards on weekends for more. What's worse is some core returns would be beyond repair and junked.
As you can see we have wanted to do this for a long time and are EXCITED to finally offer a COMPLETE all-new kit for the first time in our history of building short throws circa 1996!
Available for the following Short Throw Kits:
Regards,
BigMike
100% All-new & made right here in California from 100% USA materials:
- Chromoly Steel One Piece Shift Lever
- Oversized & press-brake formed 5/8" Chromoly Shaft
- Hard-Anodized 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Upper
- Black Zinc-plated DOM Steel Retainer
- Custom-made Tapered Spring
The most beneficial part about this for us is that we no longer have to run to the wrecking yard over and over to find additional shift handles to modify. Despite the old $100 core charge, only 12% of customers would return their handles for the core refund (the core charge was not high enough!). Without cores coming back, we run out of stock Toyota handles and it would usually be Marlin searching wrecking yards on weekends for more. What's worse is some core returns would be beyond repair and junked.
As you can see we have wanted to do this for a long time and are EXCITED to finally offer a COMPLETE all-new kit for the first time in our history of building short throws circa 1996!
Available for the following Short Throw Kits:
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, G52
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, G54
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, G58
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, R150F for 3.0-liter
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, R150F for 3.4-liter
- Short Throw Shifter Kit, R151F
Regards,
BigMike
#59
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Sorry it wasn't the news you were looking for!
Regards,
BigMike