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Old 06-29-2009, 09:53 PM   #1
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Cool anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

asking all if a lokar 23'' shifter is a wise investment or not im looking for pics if someone has or if anyone knows of a nicer floor shifter thanks guys
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Old 06-30-2009, 04:58 PM   #2
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Moved to the truck forum for you. Hopefully there will be more responses here.
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Old 06-30-2009, 05:03 PM   #3
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

i had a thread about this a couple years ago, I'll see if i can find it.
there were a bunch of good pictures posted.
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Old 06-30-2009, 05:03 PM   #4
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

I have installed a couple of Lokar automatic trans shifters. I put one in a 58 Chevy truck. I looks like a manual trans floor shifter at first glance. The workings of the shifter itself are great. There is a neutral safety switch, and when the shifter is operated it feels like a quality piece. I do not have any pics, but If I was looking for a floor shift, I would look no farther.
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Old 06-30-2009, 05:23 PM   #5
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Found it, but it appears not all the links are still good after 3 years

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=lokar
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Old 06-30-2009, 08:43 PM   #6
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

I read a bunch of stuff about Gennie and Lokar. Both were pretty well liked, but the Gennie came out ahead. I have a 23" Gennie that will be going in my panel.
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Old 07-01-2009, 01:06 AM   #7
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yeah, i really like the lokar shifter, they look great, and are well constructed, exactly what you would expect from that company (got to play with one at their traveling display).

Ultimately i decided against it, because of the button being located in the center of the knob. My thumbs just don't work that way, and it's the same complaint i had with my 84 camaro. I prefer to grab the knob over the top, rather than gripping it from the side.
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Old 07-01-2009, 05:42 AM   #8
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We put a Gennie in my wifes 54...and we've got no complaints.
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Old 07-01-2009, 12:43 PM   #9
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Here's what my 23" shifter looked like.
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Old 07-01-2009, 03:02 PM   #10
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Here's mine, it's a Lokar
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Old 04-09-2011, 07:53 PM   #11
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

those look effin sick!

im in the process of installing one i got from a 54 7 ton from the local pick n pull.
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Old 04-09-2011, 11:28 PM   #12
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350



here's mine
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Old 04-09-2011, 11:48 PM   #13
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

I initially went with a 23" then sent it back. Too long for my taste. Felt like I was in an 18 wheeler. I swapped it out for a 16". Here's a pic for comparison. Excuse the cell phone quality.

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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

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I read a bunch of stuff about Gennie and Lokar. Both were pretty well liked, but the Gennie came out ahead. I have a 23" Gennie that will be going in my panel.
Knowing nothing about either...what are the main differences between the two?
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Old 04-10-2011, 01:16 AM   #15
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Recently installed a 16" in my '70- has more of a 'stock' look to it than the 23". The longer one would be cool for a 'rod' though

Very good quality part that works extremely well so far- have yet to actually drive with it. Please excuse the construction zone that is my cab...
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

Hey Gringo, i like your floor shift , looks good , nice install. How's that yellow blazer of yours doing?
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Hey Gringo, i like your floor shift , looks good , nice install. How's that yellow blazer of yours doing?
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

hey gringo who makes that shifter
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hey gringo who makes that shifter
It's a Lokar 16" floor mount with a black anodized knob.
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Re: anyone have a 23'' lokar or floor shifter pics or ideas for my 70 c10 th350

I have the 16" Lokar in my truck now, and I love it. Very nice quality.
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