Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kowtown · 08-10-2014, 08:49 AM

I was think of changing from my B&M Mega shifter to a Lokar double bend shifter. But I don't know if I should use the 32' or 23". I like the look of the 32" but want to make sure the travel from Park to Low gear (700R4) will clear my bench seat with center armrest. Should I use cable or linkage? I would assume I would have to mount the shifter as far forward as possible for full travel. Any pics or info would help.

Darren

dirtyjim · 08-10-2014, 09:05 AM

there is at least one truck on this site running around with the 32 linkage shifter and it clears the bench in their truck. i think i found it by searching for lokar shifters a while back.
i have a extremely tall rat fink style homemade shifter in my truck with a 700r4 and it has plenty of room before it would hit the bench

Hubscrub · 08-10-2014, 09:23 AM

i recommend the linkage, works great i installed a shorter style than you want in my wife's 67 and love it over the junk cheap one that was in it.

Kowtown · 08-10-2014, 09:43 AM

I did find one 23" on the forum that a good picture of what it looked like but the 32" I found tried to take you to some off site link that you needed to sign up for to see the pics.

dirtyjim · 08-10-2014, 10:50 AM

I found the thread but the pics are no longer up. I think I have them stored on my other computer, I'll check when I get home

08-10-2014, 08:49 AM	#1
Kowtown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kissimmee Fl. Posts: 39	Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 I was think of changing from my B&M Mega shifter to a Lokar double bend shifter. But I don't know if I should use the 32' or 23". I like the look of the 32" but want to make sure the travel from Park to Low gear (700R4) will clear my bench seat with center armrest. Should I use cable or linkage? I would assume I would have to mount the shifter as far forward as possible for full travel. Any pics or info would help. Darren Attached Images Last edited by Kowtown; 08-10-2014 at 08:54 AM. Reason: pic

08-10-2014, 09:05 AM	#2
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 there is at least one truck on this site running around with the 32 linkage shifter and it clears the bench in their truck. i think i found it by searching for lokar shifters a while back. i have a extremely tall rat fink style homemade shifter in my truck with a 700r4 and it has plenty of room before it would hit the bench __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

08-10-2014, 09:23 AM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 i recommend the linkage, works great i installed a shorter style than you want in my wife's 67 and love it over the junk cheap one that was in it. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

08-10-2014, 09:43 AM	#4
Kowtown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kissimmee Fl. Posts: 39	Re: Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 I did find one 23" on the forum that a good picture of what it looked like but the 32" I found tried to take you to some off site link that you needed to sign up for to see the pics.

08-10-2014, 10:50 AM	#5
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: Lokar Double Bend Radical 32" vs 23" in a 67 I found the thread but the pics are no longer up. I think I have them stored on my other computer, I'll check when I get home __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

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