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cparman · 03-04-2010, 07:11 PM

Well this old man stepped on his tongue today. I have a 69 c-10 in my shop, and it had a cheapo floor shifter in it that was worn out. I told the owner I had everything he needed to make it a TOT. Well, I almost had everything. My 69 was a TOT, but mine is a v-8, his is a six. The frame engine mounts on mine are in the front two holes, and his are in the rear two holes. I have what I think is the correct rods that run from the column to the trans, but IF all of you 6 cyl guys would help a brother out with a picture or two My morning might go better

I would also be much appreciative of this

Chip

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-04-2010, 08:36 PM

Isn't the transmission in the same location for both applications?

cparman · 03-04-2010, 08:43 PM

I know that the engine mounts are different. IF the trans was 4" or so forward I would be done by now. I am assuming that the shift linkage is a bit longer. I have a good friend that has a small junkyard, and went to him this afternoon. he gave me a set of linage from what he says was a 6cyl TOT. They are a bit longer, and hopefully will work.

This thinking thing is giving me a headache!

jsmithbm · 03-04-2010, 08:44 PM

whatca want a pic of?

jsmithbm · 03-04-2010, 08:45 PM

there is a u shaped bracket that connects to the block for the z bar, do you have the z bar?

jsmithbm · 03-04-2010, 08:57 PM

here are the two pics i had, hope it helps.

pritch · 03-04-2010, 10:29 PM

I think the bracket on the frame is different between the 6's and 8's. I have some pics, but I need to find them. I'll go look.

pritch · 03-04-2010, 10:39 PM

This is the set-up for a six:

cparman · 03-05-2010, 08:22 AM

thanks for all of the help, but I guess I did not ask the correct question. Are the shift rods longer for a 6cyl ? the two rods that run from the column to the trans. My friend gave me a set that look similar, but are longer. Which is what I think I need.

cparman · 03-05-2010, 06:19 PM

the two longer **** rods were the cure. A new day, a better attitude, and wa la! The three on the tree lives another day!

03-04-2010, 07:11 PM	#1
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Three on the help Well this old man stepped on his tongue today. I have a 69 c-10 in my shop, and it had a cheapo floor shifter in it that was worn out. I told the owner I had everything he needed to make it a TOT. Well, I almost had everything. My 69 was a TOT, but mine is a v-8, his is a six. The frame engine mounts on mine are in the front two holes, and his are in the rear two holes. I have what I think is the correct rods that run from the column to the trans, but IF all of you 6 cyl guys would help a brother out with a picture or two My morning might go better I would also be much appreciative of this Chip

03-04-2010, 08:36 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Three on the help Isn't the transmission in the same location for both applications? __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-04-2010, 08:43 PM	#3
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Three on the help I know that the engine mounts are different. IF the trans was 4" or so forward I would be done by now. I am assuming that the shift linkage is a bit longer. I have a good friend that has a small junkyard, and went to him this afternoon. he gave me a set of linage from what he says was a 6cyl TOT. They are a bit longer, and hopefully will work. This thinking thing is giving me a headache!

03-04-2010, 08:44 PM	#4
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: Three on the help whatca want a pic of? __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

03-04-2010, 08:45 PM	#5
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: Three on the help there is a u shaped bracket that connects to the block for the z bar, do you have the z bar? __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

03-04-2010, 08:57 PM	#6
jsmithbm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 485	Re: Three on the help here are the two pics i had, hope it helps. __________________ Learning as I go! -------------------------------------

03-04-2010, 10:29 PM	#7
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Three on the help I think the bracket on the frame is different between the 6's and 8's. I have some pics, but I need to find them. I'll go look. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

03-04-2010, 10:39 PM	#8
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: Three on the help This is the set-up for a six: __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

03-05-2010, 08:22 AM	#9
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Three on the help thanks for all of the help, but I guess I did not ask the correct question. Are the shift rods longer for a 6cyl ? the two rods that run from the column to the trans. My friend gave me a set that look similar, but are longer. Which is what I think I need.

03-05-2010, 06:19 PM	#10
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Three on the help the two longer **** rods were the cure. A new day, a better attitude, and wa la! The three on the tree lives another day!



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