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Michael12 · 12-05-2002, 01:07 AM

Does anyone have pictures of there Floor Shifters ...I have read some threads about people put in B&M megashifters in 1970 C10. If you have put one in, how did you like it and how did it hold up? And might you have a picture or a web site I could go to and see the product.

Thanks,
-Michael

Nova_Cobra64 · 12-05-2002, 02:08 AM

There is a Hurst Promatic 2 in my 69. It was installed by the previous owner. He fabricated a mount for it. This winter I plan to make a console type box to go around the base so it won't look so awkward. As far as the shifter itself goes, I love it. Compared to the column shift in my other truck, this is just so much better. I especially like the fact that I can't screw up shifts.

http://www.geocities.com/bman32_320/shifter.jpg
And yes, for any of you who may be wondering, it is getting carpet this winter.

70c10 · 12-05-2002, 09:17 AM

try this link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=25218

NSANE68!!! · 12-05-2002, 10:34 AM

Here's mine B&M truck Megashifter. Thr truck version is just a little taller so you don't have to bend over to reach the stick. I love it, no more missed shifts. Drop it in low 1 and bang the gears.

70c10 · 12-05-2002, 10:56 AM

NSANE68,
Yours looks more vertical than mine. I also have a 350 turbo tranny.

DeepPurple · 12-05-2002, 12:53 PM

Michael.

If you want pictures of mine just look at 70c10's link, mine's the purple one about 3/5 the ay down the page.
It wasn't too bad to install (no harder than installing speakers in our trucks, say) and as far as the shifter itself has held up well.
So far I only have two problems with it.

1) The shift indicator was poorly designed and as such stays in the park position no matter what gear is selected. Now, I'm familiar enough with the truck (and the engagement is positive enough) to know when I'm in drive, neutral and resverse. But I do know it's aggravating.
Supposedly this has something to do with climate and abuse. I got lots of the former but not much of the latter.

2) The rubber boots starts cracking and tearing in about 6 months. Once again this has something to do with climate.

But positives against negatives, there's no way on earth I'd go back to the column. And I'd recommend the B&M to anyone not using it for serious racing.

guypm · 12-05-2002, 01:15 PM

I asked Santa for one. Hope he does the right thing. How big of a hole do you have to cut in the floor ? Are there any adjustments or different settings say, for a 700r4 -vs- th350 ?
Guy

70c10 · 12-05-2002, 01:41 PM

I have the same 2 probs as deep purple. You just need a hole big enough for the cable to slip thru. I have 4 bolts holding it down.

Earl Junior · 12-05-2002, 03:51 PM

I just bought a Hammer off of eBay, it came with all the guts to swap it from a three- to four-speed automatic.

I ran a B&M in another truck I had *coughFordcough* and I had the same problems with the gear indicator and rubber boot. I ended up using a leather boot and it never wore out.

Bamm · 12-05-2002, 09:06 PM

NSANE- That interior is gonna be tight. Kinda the interior a lot of people would like but don't have the nads to actually put in. Big Props...............JB

Mike C · 12-05-2002, 09:24 PM

If you are looking for a cheapie, I've got a B&M Quicksilver for sale. $50 plus shipping and here are some pics. Has a console from a Starshifter that could be rigged but has both the round Quicksilver handle and a T handle from a Megashifter.

12-05-2002, 01:07 AM	#1
Michael12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 57	Floor Shifters Does anyone have pictures of there Floor Shifters ...I have read some threads about people put in B&M megashifters in 1970 C10. If you have put one in, how did you like it and how did it hold up? And might you have a picture or a web site I could go to and see the product. Thanks, -Michael

12-05-2002, 09:17 AM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	try this link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=25218 __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-05-2002, 10:34 AM	#4
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Here's mine B&M truck Megashifter. Thr truck version is just a little taller so you don't have to bend over to reach the stick. I love it, no more missed shifts. Drop it in low 1 and bang the gears. Attached Images __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

12-05-2002, 10:56 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	NSANE68, Yours looks more vertical than mine. I also have a 350 turbo tranny. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-05-2002, 12:53 PM	#6
DeepPurple Real Deep... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116	Megashifter review Michael. If you want pictures of mine just look at 70c10's link, mine's the purple one about 3/5 the ay down the page. It wasn't too bad to install (no harder than installing speakers in our trucks, say) and as far as the shifter itself has held up well. So far I only have two problems with it. 1) The shift indicator was poorly designed and as such stays in the park position no matter what gear is selected. Now, I'm familiar enough with the truck (and the engagement is positive enough) to know when I'm in drive, neutral and resverse. But I do know it's aggravating. Supposedly this has something to do with climate and abuse. I got lots of the former but not much of the latter. 2) The rubber boots starts cracking and tearing in about 6 months. Once again this has something to do with climate. But positives against negatives, there's no way on earth I'd go back to the column. And I'd recommend the B&M to anyone not using it for serious racing. __________________ 1970 GMC C10 (Deep Purple) 383/700-R4 Mass Modifications 1976 GMC K5 Jimmy (Big Blue) 400/TH350 Coming soon to a drive-in near you... We have done So Much with So Little for So Long.. We are now qualified to do Anything with Nothing.

12-05-2002, 02:08 AM	#2
Nova_Cobra64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melville, SK Posts: 1,144	There is a Hurst Promatic 2 in my 69. It was installed by the previous owner. He fabricated a mount for it. This winter I plan to make a console type box to go around the base so it won't look so awkward. As far as the shifter itself goes, I love it. Compared to the column shift in my other truck, this is just so much better. I especially like the fact that I can't screw up shifts. http://www.geocities.com/bman32_320/shifter.jpg And yes, for any of you who may be wondering, it is getting carpet this winter.

12-05-2002, 01:15 PM	#7
guypm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: orange, tx usa Posts: 167	I asked Santa for one. Hope he does the right thing. How big of a hole do you have to cut in the floor ? Are there any adjustments or different settings say, for a 700r4 -vs- th350 ? Guy __________________ guypm 1971 SWB Fleetside/350 performer rpm heads &intake/ holley 750dp/1.5roller rockers/MSD6a/700r4 1650stall/one piece driveshaft/3.73 open/dynomax ceramic coated headers/3chamber flowmasters/

12-05-2002, 01:41 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I have the same 2 probs as deep purple. You just need a hole big enough for the cable to slip thru. I have 4 bolts holding it down. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-05-2002, 03:51 PM	#9
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	I just bought a Hammer off of eBay, it came with all the guts to swap it from a three- to four-speed automatic. I ran a B&M in another truck I had coughFordcough and I had the same problems with the gear indicator and rubber boot. I ended up using a leather boot and it never wore out. __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

12-05-2002, 09:06 PM	#10
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	NSANE- That interior is gonna be tight. Kinda the interior a lot of people would like but don't have the nads to actually put in. Big Props...............JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

12-05-2002, 09:24 PM	#11
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,739	If you are looking for a cheapie, I've got a B&M Quicksilver for sale. $50 plus shipping and here are some pics. Has a console from a Starshifter that could be rigged but has both the round Quicksilver handle and a T handle from a Megashifter. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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