What is the shift pattern for SM420? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 02-02-2022, 04:22 PM

I am restoring a 67 short K10 that I got as a pile of parts . The SM420 is installed but I have not had the truck running and will need a shift knob soon (since I could not find one in the pile of parts). Just wondering if the shift pattern is different from later 4 speeds. I realize I can just try to shift it while standing still and see what I get, but maybe someone just knows the answer. Then I will go next door and ask about buying the right knob.

**HO455** · 02-02-2022, 04:33 PM

1 through 4 are in a normal H pattern. Reverse is towards the driver and down.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667286

**georgieb51** · 02-02-2022, 04:46 PM

Thanks. That really helps me out. I just sent a note to see if they guy still sells them. New is fine with me.

**pjmoreland** · 02-02-2022, 11:29 PM

I've got this original knob out of a 67 with an SM420. It's yours if you want it.

**georgieb51** · 02-03-2022, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've got this original knob out of a 67 with an SM420. It's yours if you want it.

That would be wonderful. I have bought things from you in the past. I cannot remember what right now but I remember your name. Let me know what I should be sending you for $. Thanks, George

**pjmoreland** · 02-03-2022, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by georgieb51

That would be wonderful. I have bought things from you in the past. I cannot remember what right now but I remember your name. Let me know what I should be sending you for $. Thanks, George

Just cover the shipping, and I'll send it your way. Let me look up how much that will be.

**georgieb51** · 02-03-2022, 02:47 PM

Thanks for the gift of the knob. I also admire the 67 glove box door you have in the photo. I finally tracked down one of those this year too. So many 67 one-year-only parts.Attachment 2164806

**pjmoreland** · 02-03-2022, 02:55 PM

I'm jealous of the truck. Looks great! I'm hoping to find a K20 to rebuild at some point.

BigBird05 · 02-03-2022, 05:01 PM

pjmoreland, That was very nice of you. Not many people like that. Most just want sell and some want an arm and a leg.

**pjmoreland** · 02-03-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

pjmoreland, That was very nice of you. Not many people like that. Most just want sell and some want an arm and a leg.

Thank you, BigBird05. I pulled all of the clutch parts off that '67 truck at a pick-n-pull yard. I had a pile of miscellaneous big and small parts. They didn't even bother charging me for the small stuff, including that shift knob. I didn't need it, but I grabbed it anyway. It makes me happy to see it go to good use instead of languishing in a box in my garage.

02-02-2022, 04:22 PM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	What is the shift pattern for SM420? I am restoring a 67 short K10 that I got as a pile of parts . The SM420 is installed but I have not had the truck running and will need a shift knob soon (since I could not find one in the pile of parts). Just wondering if the shift pattern is different from later 4 speeds. I realize I can just try to shift it while standing still and see what I get, but maybe someone just knows the answer. Then I will go next door and ask about buying the right knob. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

02-02-2022, 04:33 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,613	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? 1 through 4 are in a normal H pattern. Reverse is towards the driver and down. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667286 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-02-2022, 04:46 PM	#3
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? Thanks. That really helps me out. I just sent a note to see if they guy still sells them. New is fine with me. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

02-02-2022, 11:29 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,241	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? I've got this original knob out of a 67 with an SM420. It's yours if you want it. Attached Images

02-03-2022, 02:47 PM	#7
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? Thanks for the gift of the knob. I also admire the 67 glove box door you have in the photo. I finally tracked down one of those this year too. So many 67 one-year-only parts.Attachment 2164806 Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

02-03-2022, 02:55 PM	#8
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,241	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? I'm jealous of the truck. Looks great! I'm hoping to find a K20 to rebuild at some point.

02-03-2022, 05:01 PM	#9
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: What is the shift pattern for SM420? pjmoreland, That was very nice of you. Not many people like that. Most just want sell and some want an arm and a leg.

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