WedgieVan Example

Picture of control levers at front of engine compartment.

This shows the front of the doghouse. The drivers seat is on the right, out of view. This area isn't painted or pretty but it's functional. From left to right is the stock doghouse latch, an added reverse cable handle, the stock carburetor choke location with an aftermarket choke cable, an added overdrive transmission engagement cable and finally, the stock park brake lever. It's not pretty bu

This a 1st attempt at a transmission mount for the Borg Warner R10Q-1 overdrive. This design uses 3/16" flat bar which is too thick. The welding is mediocre at best but this quickly made bracket worked well for years. By using the same approach as the factory hanging transmission mount concept, valuable undervan space is preserved. The alternative is a crossmember type mount that bolts to the

This picture shows the WedgieVan's engine compartment. Note the lack of a mechanical fan blade on the red water pump pulley. A 2-speed electric fan has been fitted to the back of the radiator. The relay controls are shown in the upper portion of the picture. Below that is a drink bottle used for the radiator overflow hose. Below that can be seen an experimental "flap" fitted behind the belly p