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Sloan66 · 02-19-2013, 08:16 AM

New and still learning, but was wondering if anyone had ever placed a 4 speed in a truck and kept the column shift. Seems you could have all forward gears on the column, then fab a reverse shifter lever on the floor. Hidden by the seat. The muncie looks like the same physical size as the three speed. Any issues? Has this been done?

hugger6933 · 02-19-2013, 08:25 AM

I am not sure if it has been done and not sure why you would want to, but to each their own I guess. The linkage does once lubed and properly adjusted workvery well for the 3 so I guess it could be done but I would not do anything that could not be corrected or changed back back easily

midniteblues · 02-19-2013, 08:50 AM

this is what i'm planing/doing. so far the 4spd bolts in with no problems I useing a saginaw w/no grooves on the input behind a very mild 454.I'm definitly not doing this too race or beat on it it will just be a gas sucking cool cruizer

I gotta get some of the offset shift levers off a sag 3 spd (the kind that bolts too the shift forks not the kind that clamps on)these should give me the off set spaceing for the shift rods too the colum

on too the reverse well this is something i've been running through and through cause i'm keeping my interior as factory appearing as possible
one thought was
1. small lever between buddy seats
2.a atv brake/clutch locking lever an cable(mounted underneth too the buddy frame)
3.a power door lock selinoid custom mounted on the trans with a button somewhere in the cab
4.a floor mounted e brake handle from something(mounted under the seat)
5.useing the oe e brake handle and installing a later style e brake pedal
6.a throttle lock handle/cable from a big truck

these are just some of the ideas ive been pondering but of course everyday i come up with something else

**steelhorse** · 02-19-2013, 09:29 AM

Someone posted about this about a month ago. They used a cable mounted in the dash for reverse and the column for forward gears.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelhorse

Someone posted about this about a month ago. They used a cable mounted in the dash for reverse and the column for forward gears.

This is what I did when I put the Muncie M-21 in my first '67 Stepper. 4 on the column and a choke cable for reverse. Worked good for me....

LockDoc

Russ.W. · 02-19-2013, 03:36 PM

Has been done in Portmod7's "Super Blue" build thread:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=539222

First discusses it in post #12.

BlackedOut67shorty · 02-20-2013, 12:58 PM

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02-19-2013, 08:25 AM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: 4 speed OTT I am not sure if it has been done and not sure why you would want to, but to each their own I guess. The linkage does once lubed and properly adjusted workvery well for the 3 so I guess it could be done but I would not do anything that could not be corrected or changed back back easily

02-19-2013, 08:50 AM	#3
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 4 speed OTT this is what i'm planing/doing. so far the 4spd bolts in with no problems I useing a saginaw w/no grooves on the input behind a very mild 454.I'm definitly not doing this too race or beat on it it will just be a gas sucking cool cruizer I gotta get some of the offset shift levers off a sag 3 spd (the kind that bolts too the shift forks not the kind that clamps on)these should give me the off set spaceing for the shift rods too the colum on too the reverse well this is something i've been running through and through cause i'm keeping my interior as factory appearing as possible one thought was 1. small lever between buddy seats 2.a atv brake/clutch locking lever an cable(mounted underneth too the buddy frame) 3.a power door lock selinoid custom mounted on the trans with a button somewhere in the cab 4.a floor mounted e brake handle from something(mounted under the seat) 5.useing the oe e brake handle and installing a later style e brake pedal 6.a throttle lock handle/cable from a big truck these are just some of the ideas ive been pondering but of course everyday i come up with something else __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

02-19-2013, 09:29 AM	#4
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: 4 speed OTT Someone posted about this about a month ago. They used a cable mounted in the dash for reverse and the column for forward gears.

02-19-2013, 03:36 PM	#6
Russ.W. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 275	Re: 4 speed OTT Has been done in Portmod7's "Super Blue" build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=539222 First discusses it in post #12. __________________ *Show Me How To Live* *"Wrongside"* My factory right-hand drive '67 C10 build

02-20-2013, 12:58 PM	#7
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: 4 speed OTT Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

02-19-2013, 08:16 AM	#1
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	4 speed OTT New and still learning, but was wondering if anyone had ever placed a 4 speed in a truck and kept the column shift. Seems you could have all forward gears on the column, then fab a reverse shifter lever on the floor. Hidden by the seat. The muncie looks like the same physical size as the three speed. Any issues? Has this been done?



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