Thanks Gollum, 
Sounds very interesting to me, but I have a question. 
I am in Australia, we use different terminology down here. 
  
What do you call a truck?  
Are you refering to a 1980's MQ Patrol? I used to have one, they have an L28 with a 4 speed gearbox. Or a later MK Patrol, which had a 5 speed box. I wouldn't really call them trucks though. 
  
I'm not being patronizing, just unsure and after clarification. 
We get very different cars here. 
  
Also you say a pretty short throw.....is it going to be worth the hassle?? 
  
Thanks,  
Simon