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jrobertop88 · 02-23-2012, 05:19 PM

Looking for a floor shifter for a 700r4 tranny any ideas on what too look for, at good price and durable. Specific brand ? Thanks to all of you in advance
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forestb · 02-23-2012, 05:22 PM

I here Lokar is a good brand to to with and the look classy/classic.

steverino66 · 02-23-2012, 05:28 PM

I bought B&M light truck Megashifter - can be used for 3- or 4-speed automatic, looks pretty cool, paid around $175 a couple of years back

1963c-10 · 02-23-2012, 05:35 PM

Yeah...I second the B&M or hurst shifters

forestb · 02-23-2012, 05:46 PM

Not a vary good angle but this is what the mega shifter looks like in my truck. In my opinion the plastic black boot looks horrible.

steverino66 · 02-23-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Not a vary good angle but this is what the mega shifter looks like in my truck. In my opinion the plastic black boot looks horrible.

Don't have pics of mine handy, but it came with a curved black textured plastic housing with lighted shift indicator - not the boot

doobiebro · 02-23-2012, 06:54 PM

Pics are 2 years old. The interior is completed and covered with a rubber floor mat and beautiful black vinyle shifter boot now.... will need to post pic later.... Its a Gennie Shifter for a 700r4 - 23" swan leg....Old Skool....

66GTO66C10 · 02-23-2012, 07:01 PM

Lokar makes a real nice one with button lock on top.

forestb · 02-24-2012, 12:33 AM

I'm sorry that is what I meant when I said boot.

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Originally Posted by steverino66

Don't have pics of mine handy, but it came with a curved black textured plastic housing with lighted shift indicator - not the boot

Chevyman680063 · 02-24-2012, 02:26 AM

Here's my Lokar shifter. It was in the truck when I got it.

BMERDOC · 02-23-2012, 07:22 PM

My vote is for the Lokar. I want the Black version in my 67 when the time comes.

jrobertop88 · 02-23-2012, 08:24 PM

How much was the lokar?
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steverino66 · 02-23-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jrobertop88

How much was the lokar?
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They're running around $250 shipped on eBay

1963c-10 · 02-24-2012, 04:13 PM

The pipping on that seat really stands out...like it.

UK62LW · 02-24-2012, 07:28 PM

Went for Lokar 32" Radical on my TH350 (with matching e-Brake)

gimmy 64 · 02-24-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UK62LW

Went for Lokar 32" Radical on my TH350 (with matching e-Brake)

how hard or easy was the e-brake to do i need to do something with mine because i just put in a 2004r tranny and of coarse the cables don't fit

BMERDOC · 02-24-2012, 09:05 PM

Did any of you guys convert from stick to auto with the trans mounted Lokar? Were you able to use the existing hole in the hump?

markeb01 · 02-24-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Did any of you guys convert from stick to auto with the trans mounted Lokar? Were you able to use the existing hole in the hump?

Back in the early 90’s I installed a TH350 with the transmission mounted Lokar. It came through the original 4 speed hole, but I believe I had to trim away about ¼” from the edge of the hole closest to the seat. The boot covered up the modification. FYI, my truck has the high hump with removable pan:

UK62LW · 02-25-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

how hard or easy was the e-brake to do i need to do something with mine because i just put in a 2004r tranny and of coarse the cables don't fit

The e-brake assembly was perfect, the only problem was the drum back plates had to be modified a little to accept the cable ends - pretty easy to do with hand tools once the hubs were off (sorry - don't have a pic of this). This was on my full-floating axle - can't comment on others though. Cables were then routed/attached as necessary and adjustment easy. Quality of Lokar stuff is excellent.

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Did any of you guys convert from stick to auto with the trans mounted Lokar? Were you able to use the existing hole in the hump?

Bit different with mine as I'm now on a 77 frame, but I just butchered (

) the holes and will plate over soon. Only problem is I won't be able to use a stock rubber mat, but was going for simple black carpet so that will be cut to fit, then make a couple of leather boots with off-the-shelf chrome trim rings..

jrobertop88 · 02-25-2012, 01:00 PM

That's a sick look, I'm for sure gonna get me tall shifter. I got to replace that section of the floor first.
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02-23-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	floor shifter Looking for a floor shifter for a 700r4 tranny any ideas on what too look for, at good price and durable. Specific brand ? Thanks to all of you in advance Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,626	Re: floor shifter I here Lokar is a good brand to to with and the look classy/classic.

02-23-2012, 05:28 PM	#3
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: floor shifter I bought B&M light truck Megashifter - can be used for 3- or 4-speed automatic, looks pretty cool, paid around $175 a couple of years back

02-23-2012, 05:35 PM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: floor shifter Yeah...I second the B&M or hurst shifters __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-23-2012, 05:46 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,626	Re: floor shifter Not a vary good angle but this is what the mega shifter looks like in my truck. In my opinion the plastic black boot looks horrible. Attached Images

02-23-2012, 06:54 PM	#7
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: floor shifter Pics are 2 years old. The interior is completed and covered with a rubber floor mat and beautiful black vinyle shifter boot now.... will need to post pic later.... Its a Gennie Shifter for a 700r4 - 23" swan leg....Old Skool.... Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

02-23-2012, 07:01 PM	#8
66GTO66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 79	Re: floor shifter Lokar makes a real nice one with button lock on top. Attached Images __________________ ---------------------------------------------- 1966 Chevy C10 frame off resto (In progress) 1966 GTO Numbers matching original 1989 Toyota Pickup (Tonka) resto 2002 HD FLSTC 2000 HD FLSTC 1996 Ninja ZX11 Believe nothing of what you hear, and 1/2 of what you see!

02-24-2012, 02:26 AM	#10
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: floor shifter Here's my Lokar shifter. It was in the truck when I got it. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Step 1968 Chevrolet C10 Short Step

02-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#11
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: floor shifter My vote is for the Lokar. I want the Black version in my 67 when the time comes. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

02-23-2012, 08:24 PM	#12
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: floor shifter How much was the lokar? Posted via Mobile Device

02-24-2012, 04:13 PM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: floor shifter The pipping on that seat really stands out...like it. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

02-24-2012, 07:28 PM	#15
UK62LW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bury St Edmunds, UK Posts: 215	Re: floor shifter Went for Lokar 32" Radical on my TH350 (with matching e-Brake) __________________ Barney, in the UK 1962 Chevy C20 1974 Ford Econoline 1987 Peugeot 205 GTi 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi

02-24-2012, 09:05 PM	#17
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: floor shifter Did any of you guys convert from stick to auto with the trans mounted Lokar? Were you able to use the existing hole in the hump? __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

02-25-2012, 01:00 PM	#20
jrobertop88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: anaheim ca Posts: 135	Re: floor shifter That's a sick look, I'm for sure gonna get me tall shifter. I got to replace that section of the floor first. Posted via Mobile Device



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