Automatic Floor Shifters?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RON WOODGEARD · 09-13-2002, 12:22 AM

What aftermarket auto floor shifters is everybody using?

What about the "LIGHT TRUCK MEGASHIFTER" ?

RON

67cst · 09-13-2002, 12:25 AM

16 inch lokar...straight stick..with polished mushroom knob....get a lokar..they are so crisp, well at least on the floor beside the couch..not in yet

junkyardjohn · 09-13-2002, 01:09 AM

I'VE GOT A LIGHT TRUCK MEGASHIFTER IN ONE OF MY TRUCKS, & I LOVE IT. THEY ARE A GREAT RATCHET SHIFTER. I HAVE BUCKETS, & IT'S GREAT TO BE ABLE TO INSTALL IT IN ANY POSTION YOU CHOOSE. FOR MY CURRANT PROJECT (700R4) I THINK I'M GOING TO GIVE THE LOKAR A TRY. THEY SURE LOOK *****EN.

RON WOODGEARD · 09-13-2002, 10:04 AM

Are you telling me that DEREK and JOHN are the only ones running floor shifters in their truck?? Or their COUCHES??

DEREK,

I have to take a picture of my "NARDI" WOODGRAIN steering wheel.. and post it, One piece wrap around. You won't believe the quality of wood they use. You won't believe the price either

It's still in my closet, I don't want to put it on til the truck is closer to being done.
And MY BAUPLAUNKT isn't in yet either, Too bad we don't live closer,,,,, we could get our TRUCK furniture together over a POP (I don't drink beer)

Check E-BAY for the NARDI, I bought mine in auction, new in box. It was a couple

hundred bucks. The guy's in GERMANY that sells them. I checked into them a couple years ago through HIM (christian is his name) but they weren't making adapter's for our trucks. Then he contacted me again and they had started. The adapter was about $40.00.

If you're interested I'll see if I still have his e-mail addy in my files.

RON

mtdave2 · 09-13-2002, 10:52 AM

lockar kicks butt. looks great, works well. down side is it is not a ratchet shifter so if your a racer type you might want the megashifter.

bouncytruck · 09-13-2002, 11:42 AM

I have a B&M shifter. I think it is the MegaShifter but I don't know for sure. It is ok but I'd rather have the column shifter. It can be very difficult to shift out of park. It might just be worn out and I have no idea how long it has been in the truck since I bought it with it installed.

Here's a bad photo... see if you can spot the shifter.

Dean23 · 09-13-2002, 08:59 PM

I'm going to gp with the B&M pro stick or pro ratchet

Stano · 09-13-2002, 09:12 PM

I have a B&M Mega Shifter. I like it. It is reliable and shifts great. It is a little stiff out of park but I would rather that than fall out of park at the wrong time. It has a detent that you have to release but I don't mind the stiffness of it. I even like my gas pedal firm(heavier spring). Cause when I am cruising down the highway I like to rest my foot against the hump in the floor and hold the pedal and that way I don't get goin too fast when not paying attention to speedo.

Blackhawkdc · 09-13-2002, 10:02 PM

I've got the B&M Truck Megashifter and love it. With the buckets seats, my forearm sits about exactly level. Its positioned to shifting is very natural. Its also great being able to shift the truck manually without the worry of missing a gear and popping it into reverse. The Megashifter has a reverse lockout. Its also nice when manual power shifting to be able to just slam it forward and it'll only shift up one gear, it won't skip a bunch. I highly recommend it.

May America bless God.

Seth

09-13-2002, 12:22 AM	#1
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Automatic Floor Shifters?? What aftermarket auto floor shifters is everybody using? What about the "LIGHT TRUCK MEGASHIFTER" ? RON

09-13-2002, 12:25 AM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	16 inch lokar...straight stick..with polished mushroom knob....get a lokar..they are so crisp, well at least on the floor beside the couch..not in yet __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

09-13-2002, 01:09 AM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'VE GOT A LIGHT TRUCK MEGASHIFTER IN ONE OF MY TRUCKS, & I LOVE IT. THEY ARE A GREAT RATCHET SHIFTER. I HAVE BUCKETS, & IT'S GREAT TO BE ABLE TO INSTALL IT IN ANY POSTION YOU CHOOSE. FOR MY CURRANT PROJECT (700R4) I THINK I'M GOING TO GIVE THE LOKAR A TRY. THEY SURE LOOK ***EN. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL** ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-13-2002, 10:52 AM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	lockar kicks butt. looks great, works well. down side is it is not a ratchet shifter so if your a racer type you might want the megashifter. Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-13-2002, 11:42 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I have a B&M shifter. I think it is the MegaShifter but I don't know for sure. It is ok but I'd rather have the column shifter. It can be very difficult to shift out of park. It might just be worn out and I have no idea how long it has been in the truck since I bought it with it installed. Here's a bad photo... see if you can spot the shifter. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 01-12-2006 at 05:06 PM.

09-13-2002, 10:04 AM	#4
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Are you telling me that DEREK and JOHN are the only ones running floor shifters in their truck?? Or their COUCHES?? DEREK, I have to take a picture of my "NARDI" WOODGRAIN steering wheel.. and post it, One piece wrap around. You won't believe the quality of wood they use. You won't believe the price either It's still in my closet, I don't want to put it on til the truck is closer to being done. And MY BAUPLAUNKT isn't in yet either, Too bad we don't live closer,,,,, we could get our TRUCK furniture together over a POP (I don't drink beer) Check E-BAY for the NARDI, I bought mine in auction, new in box. It was a couple hundred bucks. The guy's in GERMANY that sells them. I checked into them a couple years ago through HIM (christian is his name) but they weren't making adapter's for our trucks. Then he contacted me again and they had started. The adapter was about $40.00. If you're interested I'll see if I still have his e-mail addy in my files. RON

09-13-2002, 08:59 PM	#7
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I'm going to gp with the B&M pro stick or pro ratchet __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-13-2002, 09:12 PM	#8
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I have a B&M Mega Shifter. I like it. It is reliable and shifts great. It is a little stiff out of park but I would rather that than fall out of park at the wrong time. It has a detent that you have to release but I don't mind the stiffness of it. I even like my gas pedal firm(heavier spring). Cause when I am cruising down the highway I like to rest my foot against the hump in the floor and hold the pedal and that way I don't get goin too fast when not paying attention to speedo. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

09-13-2002, 10:02 PM	#9
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I've got the B&M Truck Megashifter and love it. With the buckets seats, my forearm sits about exactly level. Its positioned to shifting is very natural. Its also great being able to shift the truck manually without the worry of missing a gear and popping it into reverse. The Megashifter has a reverse lockout. Its also nice when manual power shifting to be able to just slam it forward and it'll only shift up one gear, it won't skip a bunch. I highly recommend it. May America bless God. Seth __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

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