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whitesswj · 05-27-2004, 10:25 PM

Which is better?

I'm getting ready to put the 350 in the ce68 and i've got a 67 3spd to put in it - it's the only option i have unless one of you've got a 5 or 4 spd.

Should i put the shifter back up on the tree or put it in the floor?
the person before me had a 4munice in it w/ the shifter on the floor so the hole is there for that.

If you think putting the shifter on the floor is btr which brand of shifter is better?

If you think i should put it on the tree - i need a few parts - i think?

Which should i do?

dinnut · 05-27-2004, 10:32 PM

i dont know if they make one ( they probably do) but lokar makes some SWEET shifters. other people have brought up which 3 speed shifter to use.

71Rat · 05-27-2004, 10:38 PM

i beleave lokar only makes shifters for auto's and not sticks.
but i might be wrong

Rat

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-28-2004, 07:18 AM

I peresonally like to row through the gear's on a floor shift... But somethnig like a lokar style shifter would look kool..

Bowtie67 · 05-28-2004, 07:21 AM

Auto on the column, standard belongs on the floor..Those old column 3spd standards sucked.

**guyryan100** · 05-28-2004, 08:20 AM

I voted for floor shifter but the 3 speed it kinda cool - something unique. If you have a bench seat you might consider a 3 on the tree to keep the floor clear. If you need the 3 speed column or linkage let me know - I just pulled mine out last week.

**Palf70Step** · 05-28-2004, 08:42 AM

Switched mine from the column to Hurst on floor. Love it.

adamls · 05-28-2004, 11:48 AM

I like the Lokar shifters, pricy but classy

*1972C10* · 05-29-2004, 02:49 AM

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My friend chad put a dayton from vatozone in his 81 stepside it was pretty cheesy then he bought one of these hursts he liked it alot better i drove the truck once with the daytona wich is made by mr gasket it was Loose kinda like a granny 4 speed. the hurst was Really tight ..

I have an old hurst shifter Called The "Mystery Shifter" its really tight Reverse is Where First Would be on a 5 speed But other than that pretty neat.

View Poll Results: floor or tree
Put the shifter on TREE	9	31.03%
Put the shifter on FLOOR	20	68.97%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

05-27-2004, 10:25 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Tree or Floor? Which is better? I'm getting ready to put the 350 in the ce68 and i've got a 67 3spd to put in it - it's the only option i have unless one of you've got a 5 or 4 spd. Should i put the shifter back up on the tree or put it in the floor? the person before me had a 4munice in it w/ the shifter on the floor so the hole is there for that. If you think putting the shifter on the floor is btr which brand of shifter is better? If you think i should put it on the tree - i need a few parts - i think? Which should i do? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

05-27-2004, 10:32 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i dont know if they make one ( they probably do) but lokar makes some SWEET shifters. other people have brought up which 3 speed shifter to use. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

05-27-2004, 10:38 PM	#3
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	i beleave lokar only makes shifters for auto's and not sticks. but i might be wrong Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

05-28-2004, 07:18 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I peresonally like to row through the gear's on a floor shift... But somethnig like a lokar style shifter would look kool.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-28-2004, 07:21 AM	#5
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Auto on the column, standard belongs on the floor..Those old column 3spd standards sucked. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

05-28-2004, 08:20 AM	#6
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 481	I voted for floor shifter but the 3 speed it kinda cool - something unique. If you have a bench seat you might consider a 3 on the tree to keep the floor clear. If you need the 3 speed column or linkage let me know - I just pulled mine out last week.

05-28-2004, 08:42 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Switched mine from the column to Hurst on floor. Love it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-28-2004, 11:48 AM	#8
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	I like the Lokar shifters, pricy but classy __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

05-29-2004, 02:49 AM	#9
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...43&prmenbr=361 My friend chad put a dayton from vatozone in his 81 stepside it was pretty cheesy then he bought one of these hursts he liked it alot better i drove the truck once with the daytona wich is made by mr gasket it was Loose kinda like a granny 4 speed. the hurst was Really tight .. I have an old hurst shifter Called The "Mystery Shifter" its really tight Reverse is Where First Would be on a 5 speed But other than that pretty neat.



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