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logan91k · 12-11-2009, 08:29 AM

Hi guys,

i need a shifter for my 81 C10, I would love to have a floorshifter but i dont know with. German Streetlaws are pretty strict and it has to have some kind of display for the gear you are in, a "reverse lock" and a "Neutral Safety Switch".
Oh and it sould fit a TH400 with reverse shift pattern...

Does anybody here use a custom shifter? if yes, could you post some pix so I get an idea how to install and where? Would be awesome!

Thx
logan / Thomas

87 Custom Delux · 12-11-2009, 11:35 AM

I have the B&M light truck Mega Shifter, it has all the bells and whistles that you mentioned. Good Luck!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-11-2009, 11:43 AM

Im going to agree with 87CD and second B&M or a Hurst for a shifter
they have to be street legal and that will incorporate all you need to comply with the laws

87 Custom Delux · 12-11-2009, 12:26 PM

The B&M is also compatiable with both 3&4 speed auto trans.

logan91k · 12-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 Custom Delux

I have the B&M light truck Mega Shifter, it has all the bells and whistles that you mentioned. Good Luck!

do you have som pics? I'm not sure because of the giant "mounting"...

Tony_SS · 12-14-2009, 12:11 PM

I cant image a floor shifter... wouldnt it sit way too low to the ground?

logan91k · 12-14-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony_SS

I cant image a floor shifter... wouldnt it sit way too low to the ground?

that's what I'm afraid of...

benoit454 · 12-14-2009, 02:05 PM

most people build a large/tall console to put it in or you can get like a v-matic that is tall like a 4 speed manual shifter.

logan91k · 12-22-2009, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benoit454

most people build a large/tall console to put it in or you can get like a v-matic that is tall like a 4 speed manual shifter.

I would love to get some tall one like the manual shifters, but that wouldn't be street legal cause the laws here say you have so see what gear you have selected (with the automatic transmission) and all those "tall" ones dont have a display or something... know what I mean?

Does anybody have pictures of installed shifters? I need something to go with the 540 BB and the modified transmission (reverse shift pattern)...

87 Custom Delux · 12-22-2009, 09:13 AM

I'll try to get some pic's up later when I get home.

CoggedBelt75 · 12-22-2009, 10:24 AM

Not mine, but I,m thinking about doing this. Just built a tower and covered it with carpet. Looks real nice and plenty of room for a middle passenger. This is a truck that has been coming to our cruise-ins.

87 Custom Delux · 12-22-2009, 06:44 PM

Here's a pic of mine, I don't have the cover installed yet. It may seem alittle low but I don't have any problems with it.

87 Custom Delux · 12-22-2009, 07:01 PM

Another shot.

12-11-2009, 08:29 AM	#1
logan91k Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Germany, NUE Posts: 87	Shifter, what do you use? Hi guys, i need a shifter for my 81 C10, I would love to have a floorshifter but i dont know with. German Streetlaws are pretty strict and it has to have some kind of display for the gear you are in, a "reverse lock" and a "Neutral Safety Switch". Oh and it sould fit a TH400 with reverse shift pattern... Does anybody here use a custom shifter? if yes, could you post some pix so I get an idea how to install and where? Would be awesome! Thx logan / Thomas __________________ '01 GMC Sierra ~ daily '64 Chevrolet El Camino ~ project '80 C-10: 5.7L/custom ~ My Baby! - sold - European Union -> Germany -> Bavaria -> Franconia -> Nuermberg

12-11-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: Shifter, what do you use? I have the B&M light truck Mega Shifter, it has all the bells and whistles that you mentioned. Good Luck!

12-11-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: Shifter, what do you use? Im going to agree with 87CD and second B&M or a Hurst for a shifter they have to be street legal and that will incorporate all you need to comply with the laws __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-11-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: Shifter, what do you use? The B&M is also compatiable with both 3&4 speed auto trans.

12-14-2009, 12:11 PM	#6
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: Shifter, what do you use? I cant image a floor shifter... wouldnt it sit way too low to the ground?

12-14-2009, 02:05 PM	#8
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Shifter, what do you use? most people build a large/tall console to put it in or you can get like a v-matic that is tall like a 4 speed manual shifter. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

12-22-2009, 09:13 AM	#10
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: Shifter, what do you use? I'll try to get some pic's up later when I get home.

12-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#11
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: Shifter, what do you use? Not mine, but I,m thinking about doing this. Just built a tower and covered it with carpet. Looks real nice and plenty of room for a middle passenger. This is a truck that has been coming to our cruise-ins. Attached Images __________________ Joe __________________________________________ 1975 C10 "Questions are a sign of intelligence indicating a desire to eliminate ignorance"

12-22-2009, 06:44 PM	#12
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: Shifter, what do you use? Here's a pic of mine, I don't have the cover installed yet. It may seem alittle low but I don't have any problems with it.

12-22-2009, 07:01 PM	#13
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Re: Shifter, what do you use? Another shot. Last edited by 87 Custom Delux; 12-22-2009 at 07:03 PM.



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