Hey foreign guys...Yankee question

[some bloke]

He's got more chance of being bit by a daffodil.

[sunndog]

Eh, shoe horn isn't an American phrase, we say it here too

[Frogman Ladue]

Thanks guys.

[sunndog]

So what's vehicle and proposed engine and gearbox/transmission?

[Frogman Ladue]

I think he was screwing with me.

49 Chevy P/U with a small block 350. I built a 51 decades ago. There's not enough cab room for a modern manual, and it still has the factory master cylinder location. You just don't have enough room without going to a firewall mounted master set up. It's a lot of work, and you end up with your knees in your chest.

[hairyyoda]

Hello Frogman , your last sentence in your post copied below etc. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

What would be the "proper" (more like "rough") english slang way to tell him, "It ain't gonna fit"

The words "It ain't gonna fit". does not exist in the psyche of any UK enthusiastic custom building, DIY, hands on, tool wealing, midnight oil burning, oily clothed, self taught, motoring engineer, fabricator, bodywork finisher. Over here we would just throw 2 extra teabags in the teapot and break out a giant packet of chocolate Hob-Nobs and turn the radio on to Classic FM at about three quarters of full volume
Take a few basic measurements, grab hold of a plasma cutter and in a quick burst of well aimed cuts create a transmission tunnel void fit for any ZF gearbox. "If you can dream it we can build it" is the ethos to be followed at all times no mater how long the project takes, any indecisions should be suppressed with a higher intake of caffeine.
Hope that the the above helps you Frogman
Best regards etc.
Phil

[Frogman Ladue]

Thanks.

About the only thing we do different over here is, it's a 6 pack of beer and a BFH. Big ****ing Hammer.

[hairyyoda]

Thanks.

About the only thing we do different over here is, it's a 6 pack of beer and a BFH. Big ****ing Hammer.

That is where you are going wrong Frogman you need to reduce your alcohol intake and pour yourself a decent brew of Earl Gray . It's the excessive alcohol intake that is clouding your judgement on what projects should be taken on etc. You need more caffeine hourly in extra large doses
Hope that you are having a good day
Phil