floor or trans mount shifter?

[lonelywanderer]

looking to pick up a lokar or gennie shifter for my 59 and was wondering which one would be better? the truck has a floor mounted shifter at the moment but i seen they offer the floor and trans mounted ones.

and would it be better to get the single bend or the double bend one?

[blackdiesel]

I've used both, the foor is cheaper and not as sturdy unless you reinforce the floor. In short I put the tranny mount in my 57. and I used the floor mount in my streetrod.

[OrrieG]

When I converted mine I used a 67 Camaro shifter mounted on the floor without any problems. Had to modify the detent plate for the additional shift point.

[49ZR2]

I used a Locar trans mount in mine. I really liked the way it mounted. Easy to install and looks good to.

[lonelywanderer]

it does look good in your truck. i think i'm going with a trans mounted set up, now to decide if i want the swan neck style like the above pic or the single bend shifter

[entourageguy]

If your running a bench seat the double bend works better for clearance for the middle person.
Iv'e got the single bend and will be changing to double.

[lonelywanderer]

^you just help me make up my mind. i have the bench seat and i plan to leave it in. double bend it is. thanks

[Richard H.]

Originally Posted by entourageguy

If your running a bench seat the double bend works better for clearance for the middle person.
Iv'e got the single bend and will be changing to double.

I gotta change mine also for the same reason ,other than that it is nice setup.