Hurst Indy 3 Speed Shifter - 3 on the tree conversion

[ElGracho]

I recently bought a 1984 C10 with a 250 straight 6 and a 3 on the tree. The steering column is very worn and will not throw the 2-3 shifter arm far enough to consistently engage.

The previous owner purchased and attempted to install a Mr Gasket 3 speed shifter. The shifter bracket nearly perfectly covers the speedo cable coming out of the transmission. The previous owner then removed that shifter and reconnected the column just long enough to sell the truck to me.

I'm trying to decide whether to buy and install a Hurst Indy 3 speed shifter for around $200 or put an auto in the truck. In the end, I see an LS motor and a 4L60E trans in this truck, but I'd like to drive it while fixing up some other items.

Does anyone have experience with the Hurst Indy 3 speed in an 80's truck? Does it work well with the speedo cable? Is there a better option?