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lonelywanderer 12-11-2009 08:37 PM

floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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 12-11-2009 10:32 PM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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 12-12-2009 12:35 AM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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 12-12-2009 09:11 AM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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I used a Locar trans mount in mine. I really liked the way it mounted. Easy to install and looks good to.

lonelywanderer 12-14-2009 01:40 AM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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 12-14-2009 06:10 PM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
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 12-14-2009 10:08 PM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
^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. 12-15-2009 09:38 AM

Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy (Post 3674738)
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.


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