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spr85gmc · 08-20-2008, 08:11 PM

currently i have a column shifter on a 3 speed 350 tranny i want to convert it to the floor to have a more hot rod look kinda like LOU has on his build thread.. the problem is i cant find any one who just sells the linkage for the tranmission any of you guys know where i can find one ..please help me out with this one in one of the mod i really really want to do but i cant find the one part i need and i already mad my 35 inch longf shiftr out of pure bordeom..

S10Fan · 08-20-2008, 08:38 PM

There are several on eBay, just make sure you buy one that fits your application. Also, if you've never performed this mod, get someone that has to give you a hand. Otherwise your truck will be parked and you'll be ready to damage some property.

spr85gmc · 08-20-2008, 09:14 PM

what do i have to look out for any tips i looked on ebay earlier this week no luck unless i just have bad luck withthe search button..

S10Fan · 08-21-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

what do i have to look out for any tips i looked on ebay earlier this week no luck unless i just have bad luck withthe search button..

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/__...000QQ_fromZR40

If the link doesn't work I typed "3-speed shifter" in the search box.

Mr79C10 · 08-21-2008, 05:25 AM

Mine was converted about 4 years ago. I bought the HURST 3sp shifter, Works like a charm. Ive since changed the shifter handle to a welded links of chain for a shifter

85X3 · 08-21-2008, 09:16 AM

I'm converting to a floor shifter also. I want to use a Lokar shifter. I will keep the transmission to column linkage in place, but will use a lower bowl from a Monte SS steering column. This will allow the indicator to be operational, and prevent start-up in gear.
I also live in MI and used the same LCA's you have on your truck. My truck looks just like yours, only different.
Good luck with your linkage quest.

Hazieview · 08-21-2008, 12:49 PM

Hey I dont know if this helps but my B&M shifter just works off a of a cable linkage. It's a lot easier to deal with considering you can pretty much mount your shifter any where as long as the cable is long enough.

spr85gmc · 08-21-2008, 02:29 PM

i have heard bad thinks about cable shifters

sqrbdy · 08-21-2008, 07:47 PM

What kind of problems have you heard that people with cable shifters are having. I currently have a Hurst Pro-matic in my truck and have never had a problem with it. I will be changing back to a column shifter but it has absolutely nothing to do with the performance of a cable shifter.

S10Fan · 08-21-2008, 07:54 PM

I LOVE cable shifters! You don't want to kink the cable, no tight bends etc, other than that it should be trouble free.

My comments above were directed towards someone installing a manual shifter, 3 speed, 4 speed etc.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-21-2008, 08:06 PM

i had a hurst shifter years ago and i bought the linkage with it.. that was the best shifter ive ever had for a manual... much better thant he three on the trees from any manufacturer which always bind up

S10Fan · 08-21-2008, 08:20 PM

I bought a cheap Mr Gasket shifter on eBay, works just fine. Of course I customized the handle a little.

Pyrotechnic · 08-28-2008, 02:24 PM

Nice !

bigblock73 · 08-28-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

i have heard bad thinks about cable shifters

As someone already said, keep the cable kink free and you will not have any issues. In other words, follow their instructions and you will be fine.

spr85gmc · 08-28-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

I bought a cheap Mr Gasket shifter on eBay, works just fine. Of course I customized the handle a little.

this is the look i want but maybe a little shorter its standard tranny though..

i was thinking about the B&M unimatic shifter and mod it a lil bit..

S10Fan · 08-29-2008, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

this is the look i want but maybe a little shorter its standard tranny though..

i was thinking about the B&M unimatic shifter and mod it a lil bit..

Keep in mind, most floor mounted automatic shifters have some sort of reverse lockout or “park” trigger/lockout lever. Either of those would be cumbersome to use with an extended length handle. I had a very basic floor shifter, again a Mr Gasket brand, in another vehicle that would have been suitable for this type of application. The shifter had no type of lockouts, bolted to the floor, and was connected to the transmission with a lever, no cable.

08-20-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	converting to floor shifter currently i have a column shifter on a 3 speed 350 tranny i want to convert it to the floor to have a more hot rod look kinda like LOU has on his build thread.. the problem is i cant find any one who just sells the linkage for the tranmission any of you guys know where i can find one ..please help me out with this one in one of the mod i really really want to do but i cant find the one part i need and i already mad my 35 inch longf shiftr out of pure bordeom..

08-20-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: converting to floor shifter There are several on eBay, just make sure you buy one that fits your application. Also, if you've never performed this mod, get someone that has to give you a hand. Otherwise your truck will be parked and you'll be ready to damage some property. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-20-2008, 09:14 PM	#3
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: converting to floor shifter what do i have to look out for any tips i looked on ebay earlier this week no luck unless i just have bad luck withthe search button..

08-21-2008, 05:25 AM	#5
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: converting to floor shifter Mine was converted about 4 years ago. I bought the HURST 3sp shifter, Works like a charm. Ive since changed the shifter handle to a welded links of chain for a shifter __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

08-21-2008, 09:16 AM	#6
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	Re: converting to floor shifter I'm converting to a floor shifter also. I want to use a Lokar shifter. I will keep the transmission to column linkage in place, but will use a lower bowl from a Monte SS steering column. This will allow the indicator to be operational, and prevent start-up in gear. I also live in MI and used the same LCA's you have on your truck. My truck looks just like yours, only different. Good luck with your linkage quest.

08-21-2008, 12:49 PM	#7
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: converting to floor shifter Hey I dont know if this helps but my B&M shifter just works off a of a cable linkage. It's a lot easier to deal with considering you can pretty much mount your shifter any where as long as the cable is long enough.

08-21-2008, 02:29 PM	#8
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: converting to floor shifter i have heard bad thinks about cable shifters

08-21-2008, 07:47 PM	#9
sqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 207	Re: converting to floor shifter What kind of problems have you heard that people with cable shifters are having. I currently have a Hurst Pro-matic in my truck and have never had a problem with it. I will be changing back to a column shifter but it has absolutely nothing to do with the performance of a cable shifter. __________________ Ain't Nobody Like a Square Body sqrbdy myspace

08-21-2008, 07:54 PM	#10
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: converting to floor shifter I LOVE cable shifters! You don't want to kink the cable, no tight bends etc, other than that it should be trouble free. My comments above were directed towards someone installing a manual shifter, 3 speed, 4 speed etc. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-21-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: converting to floor shifter i had a hurst shifter years ago and i bought the linkage with it.. that was the best shifter ive ever had for a manual... much better thant he three on the trees from any manufacturer which always bind up __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-21-2008, 08:20 PM	#12
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: converting to floor shifter I bought a cheap Mr Gasket shifter on eBay, works just fine. Of course I customized the handle a little. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-28-2008, 02:24 PM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: converting to floor shifter Nice ! __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande



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