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It was a common mod for the racing boys.
I think reverse was removed to make room for the fourth gear.
I hope someone with more knowledge will advise.
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I did one yrs ago but the VSCC didn't like it as it wasn't a genuine works box " you have to have reverse" 1st is in reverse position 2nd was original 1st position the grooves in the 1st/2nd selector shaft have to be recut to align with the gears, I have a note of the ratios some where, sold it to a 750 club driver. Terry.
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Thanks for the info, hadn't thought that the reverse gear would be excluded but would make sense for a race car.
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Thanks for the tale Tony, really interesting read.
I particularly enjoyed the wit towards the end, certainly a much needed chuckle.
I'm also curious as to how it was determined that 6 gears would fit, I assume custom gears?
This is one of the reasons I enjoy earlier cars, the potential for private development and the stories behind it. (Part of the reason I prefer commentaries and 'how-it's-done' for films than the actual film itself).
Cheers,
David