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L34 special gear ratio componemts.

Started by _outer control_ , Mar 16 2014 05:41 AM

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#1 _outer control_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 05:41 AM

As some of you are aware that about a third of the L34,s left the factory with the 3.08 diff ratio. These cars had a unique gear ratio set up in the gearbox. This being a special input shaft and cluster giving them a 2.32 to 1 first gear. Exchange gearboxes where unknowing owners have finished up with normal 2.54 boxes or unavailability of these parts have led to the loss of their originality. These spares have dried up years ago or telephone no,s wanted for them. We were approached over the weekend by a guy who has an original set of gears brand new and is or owns a company (aussie) whose business is making gears even one offs for ships or anything so no idea of cost and that would largely depend on the amount ordered.

Maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity to get these parts maybe buy 2 or 3 sets put on flea bay and make money .If interested message me email me at wayne @quine.com.au or 0417829987 text and i can get back so waiting to hear if any interest.

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 09:08 AM

As some of you are aware that about a third of the L34,s left the factory with the 3.08 diff ratio. These cars had a unique gear ratio set up in the gearbox. This being a special input shaft and cluster giving them a 2.32 to 1 first gear. Exchange gearboxes where unknowing owners have finished up with normal 2.54 boxes or unavailability of these parts have led to the loss of their originality. These spares have dried up years ago or telephone no,s wanted for them. We were approached over the weekend by a guy who has an original set of gears brand new and is or owns a company (aussie) whose business is making gears even one offs for ships or anything so no idea of cost and that would largely depend on the amount ordered.

Maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity to get these parts maybe buy 2 or 3 sets put on flea bay and make money .If interested message me email me at wayne @quine.com.au or 0417829987 text and i can get back so waiting to hear if any interest.

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#3 _LXSS350_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 01:03 PM

After 40yrs it would be interesting to see how many of those original boxes have been exchanged? Have to be worth it for genuine L34 restore where a box had been swapped.

It still amazes me that someone 40yrs after the fact still has a new gear set. Love someone who refuses to sell or throw stuff out takes real dedication. LOL

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#4 _outer control_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 01:05 PM

After 40yrs it would be interesting to see how many of those original boxes have been exchanged? Have to be worth it for genuine L34 restore where a box had been swapped.

It still amazes me that someone 40yrs after the fact still has a new gear set. Love someone who refuses to sell or throw stuff out takes real dedication. LOL

My original box has been put away because it could never be replaced

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#5 _chrome yella_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 01:09 PM

sounds like a one time go at this, so put my name down for 2 sets, these close ratio sets make the old aussie 4spd lots more durable.

plus with a 3.08 diff you can achieve 180kph in 3rd.

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 02:41 PM

I had an opportunity to buy a brand new complete set a few years ago for $100, unfortunately a complete idiot bought them to fit into a mocked up car.

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 03:22 PM

i'd be keen on a set

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 03:27 PM

I'd buy a set for spares if the price is reasonable. Any rough idea's $$$$

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#9 _outer control_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 05:52 PM

I'd buy a set for spares if the price is reasonable. Any rough idea's $$$$

Will get idea on numbers then let you know of costs before you have to commit so price will depend on roughly how many so ask around.

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 06:43 PM

How about the 6cyl 2.32:1 input shaft for the optional 73 XU1 gear ratios if any of the XU1 guys are interested?

I believe the cluster gear is the same for the XU1 and the L34.

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#11 _outer control_

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Posted 16 March 2014 - 08:12 PM

How about the 6cyl 2.32:1 input shaft for the optional 73 XU1 gear ratios if any of the XU1 guys are interested?

I believe the cluster gear is the same for the XU1 and the L34.

Just a shorter input shaft and same cluster could help cut costs as would be able to run together.

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#12 Shiney005

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Posted 17 March 2014 - 10:19 PM

I didn't even know mine was anything special. Better put me down for a set.

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Posted 18 March 2014 - 03:48 PM

Hi I would like a set can you let me know how much my number is 0427321288 thanks danny

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Posted 24 March 2014 - 08:26 PM

Put me down for 2 sets.let us know how much Wayne.

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Posted 07 July 2014 - 10:38 PM

So what was the price on these in the end?

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Posted 11 July 2014 - 02:30 PM

Depending on price one for sure possibly 2 sets .

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#17 yel327

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Posted 11 July 2014 - 03:53 PM

Wayne, depending on price i'd buy some and put them away.

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#18 _Tangey_

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Posted 17 July 2014 - 06:49 AM

I will buy one V8 and one 6 set thanks.

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#19 _Toranamuk_

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Posted 23 July 2014 - 09:46 PM

If they go ahead I'd like a cluster & input, mine are in a gbox thats now sitting as a spare in NSW & I doubt I'd ever be lucky enough to get them back.
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