3 on the Tree conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dumbfarmboy · 10-12-2008, 08:04 AM

Okay,
The name says it all....I grew up on the farm driving my Dad's '47 pickup, took it out on all three dates in high school ('cause who wants to go out with a guy who drove a 30 year old truck at the time that smelled like cattle) and swore I would never drive another one again when it got shipped off to the junk yard. Time has done a lot of things including somehow making me romantacize how great it would be to drive an old truck again. So I bought a project truck in a hundred pieces.
I bought an engine and transmission on EBAY that was the 215 and torque tube. My question is this...how hard is it to convert from the 3 on the tree to a floor shift and is it advisable to do so? I plan to put the exterior back in original condition, but plan on making several modifications to the interior to make it more modern (bucket seats etc). I will also become a regular questioner here since I dont know much about rebuilding these things. Thanks!

entourageguy · 10-12-2008, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the site and I'm sure I won't be the first to say we love pictures.

**mr48chev** · 10-13-2008, 10:46 AM

Floor shift conversion kits are still available through Mr. Gasket or Hurst. Fork out the money and buy a good one as the cheapies will jamb up and help tear up a transmission. I have one in the 48 although my transmission is a later full syncro three speed with a Chevy Nova rear end behind it.

You may have to ask the manufacture if it will fit your trans before you buy though as they may not fit up to the older transmission.

Daniel U · 10-13-2008, 12:12 PM

Before we answer your? what are your plans for the truck and what kind of budget are you working with? Pics please!

THE CUT MASTER · 10-13-2008, 09:56 PM

Daniel I would be interested in the colum linkage if you want to sell it u can email me at joromero4@msn.com thanks john

Daniel U · 10-14-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE CUT MASTER

Daniel I would be interested in the colum linkage if you want to sell it u can email me at joromero4@msn.com thanks john

My column or linkage is not for sale, but thanks for the offer.

dumbfarmboy · 10-14-2008, 08:55 PM

Okay guys...I will have to fire up the camera over the weeknd and take pictures for everyon, but dont expect much...it's a basket case. Started sanding fenders last night and I can see I am going to have to either buy a spot welder or get one to borrow.

10-12-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
dumbfarmboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chapel Hill, NC Posts: 79	3 on the Tree conversion Okay, The name says it all....I grew up on the farm driving my Dad's '47 pickup, took it out on all three dates in high school ('cause who wants to go out with a guy who drove a 30 year old truck at the time that smelled like cattle) and swore I would never drive another one again when it got shipped off to the junk yard. Time has done a lot of things including somehow making me romantacize how great it would be to drive an old truck again. So I bought a project truck in a hundred pieces. I bought an engine and transmission on EBAY that was the 215 and torque tube. My question is this...how hard is it to convert from the 3 on the tree to a floor shift and is it advisable to do so? I plan to put the exterior back in original condition, but plan on making several modifications to the interior to make it more modern (bucket seats etc). I will also become a regular questioner here since I dont know much about rebuilding these things. Thanks!

10-12-2008, 09:45 AM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 3 on the Tree conversion Welcome to the site and I'm sure I won't be the first to say we love pictures. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: 3 on the Tree conversion Floor shift conversion kits are still available through Mr. Gasket or Hurst. Fork out the money and buy a good one as the cheapies will jamb up and help tear up a transmission. I have one in the 48 although my transmission is a later full syncro three speed with a Chevy Nova rear end behind it. You may have to ask the manufacture if it will fit your trans before you buy though as they may not fit up to the older transmission.

10-13-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: 3 on the Tree conversion Before we answer your? what are your plans for the truck and what kind of budget are you working with? Pics please! __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

10-13-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
THE CUT MASTER Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: WEST COVINA CA Posts: 2	Re: 3 on the Tree conversion Daniel I would be interested in the colum linkage if you want to sell it u can email me at joromero4@msn.com thanks john

10-14-2008, 08:55 PM	#7
dumbfarmboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: chapel Hill, NC Posts: 79	Re: 3 on the Tree conversion Okay guys...I will have to fire up the camera over the weeknd and take pictures for everyon, but dont expect much...it's a basket case. Started sanding fenders last night and I can see I am going to have to either buy a spot welder or get one to borrow.



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