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OldschoolJay · 09-24-2007, 05:08 PM

hey guys, the PO of my 70 gmc converted the column shoft to a floor **** and now i can't get the speedo cable to mount to the tranny. whats my options to fix this . i prefer to keep the floor shift.
thanks

scooter122983 · 09-24-2007, 08:44 PM

Get a longer cable.

OldschoolJay · 09-24-2007, 08:50 PM

the linkage from the floor shifter i sin the way and can not be mounted straight or it will get bound int eh linkage.

**Palf70Step** · 09-24-2007, 09:24 PM

It is very easy to get the floor shift linkages in wrong and it still work the tranny, but interfere with the speedo cable. I broke a speedometer cable because I bent mine too much when I mounted my Hurst shifter. These are the only pictures I have the showed how it should look when set up correctly. Trust me it is real easy to hook them up weird and they still work fine. Since I do not have my 6/speed combo any more, I don't have the directions either to refer to.

Hope these will help some.

BTW having a longer cable makes it easier to fiddle with, but not necessary.

84_4x4 · 09-24-2007, 09:32 PM

either drill a hole in shifter bracket to run speedo cabke through or buy a new floor shift kit i put a hurst one in mine and speedo hooked up great

09-24-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
OldschoolJay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: victoria bc canada Posts: 60	speedo cable help hey guys, the PO of my 70 gmc converted the column shoft to a floor **** and now i can't get the speedo cable to mount to the tranny. whats my options to fix this . i prefer to keep the floor shift. thanks __________________ 1950 dodge truck 1970 gmc custom 1972 toyota celica 1974 toyota corolla

09-24-2007, 08:44 PM	#2
scooter122983 The Man The Myth The Mystery Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 114	Re: speedo cable help Get a longer cable.

09-24-2007, 08:50 PM	#3
OldschoolJay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: victoria bc canada Posts: 60	Re: speedo cable help the linkage from the floor shifter i sin the way and can not be mounted straight or it will get bound int eh linkage. __________________ 1950 dodge truck 1970 gmc custom 1972 toyota celica 1974 toyota corolla

09-24-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,904	Re: speedo cable help It is very easy to get the floor shift linkages in wrong and it still work the tranny, but interfere with the speedo cable. I broke a speedometer cable because I bent mine too much when I mounted my Hurst shifter. These are the only pictures I have the showed how it should look when set up correctly. Trust me it is real easy to hook them up weird and they still work fine. Since I do not have my 6/speed combo any more, I don't have the directions either to refer to. Hope these will help some. BTW having a longer cable makes it easier to fiddle with, but not necessary. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 09-24-2007 at 09:26 PM.

09-24-2007, 09:32 PM	#5
84_4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 179	Re: speedo cable help either drill a hole in shifter bracket to run speedo cabke through or buy a new floor shift kit i put a hurst one in mine and speedo hooked up great __________________ 1971 c10 350ci long bed fleet side



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