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68-Mike · 07-23-2003, 03:58 PM

What shift linkage & bracket will fit on my '68 with a 700r4?

Will a TH350 or TH400 bracket set-up work from the '67-72 years?

Thanks,
Mike

smokekiki · 07-23-2003, 05:31 PM

Are you hooking up to the colum ?Also you will need a tv cable bracket.

68-Mike · 07-23-2003, 06:31 PM

The 700r4 is in and running. Looking for the column linkage. I'm using a rigged '75 linkage and bracket that allows me to get from Park to Drive. Just can'tget down to 1st, plus it's pretty sloppy.

I've also heard about some folks using a Lokar kit. Anyone use these?

Any advice would help.

Mike

breeh · 07-23-2003, 06:57 PM

This is what I used and it has worked great for a year now.

http://www.shiftworks.com/kugel.htm

*rickspickuppart* · 07-23-2003, 07:20 PM

the units breeh mentioned work great I have used several of them and never had a problem

smokekiki · 07-24-2003, 07:51 AM

I don't have that set-up.Yet.Have either of you used the indicator lens they offer for the overdrive?

00droptopSS · 07-24-2003, 09:09 AM

I have the Lokar and it works great. Mine has very smooth operation.

trucks72 · 07-24-2003, 11:17 AM

If you are using a factory column. You will never be able to go completly into 1st gear.

Project1970 · 07-24-2003, 11:25 AM

I've heard a few things regarding 700R4's, first gear, and stock columns. Some say it can't be done period; some say it will work if you adjust it properly; and some say you can get the detent but the 700R4 will still shift out of first whenever it damn well pleases (seems odd

)

I think I've got mine adjusted, but I still can't get it into first.

One of these days I'm going to replace the linkage with something better, just because it's sloppy as all get-out anyway, and not too good trying to shift it down the track!

(FWIW, I'm using the linkage almost exactly as it was on the THM400 it replaced.)

smokekiki · 07-24-2003, 11:57 AM

I think if I was worried about going into and holding first,I would use a floor shifter.

Don Smith · 07-25-2003, 09:50 PM

I am using stock shift linkage and tilt column. I am able to get all gears with no problem.

07-23-2003, 03:58 PM	#1
68-Mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 135	What shift linkage & bracket w/ 700r4? What shift linkage & bracket will fit on my '68 with a 700r4? Will a TH350 or TH400 bracket set-up work from the '67-72 years? Thanks, Mike __________________ 7th year of '68 C-10 LWB Rebuild in progress. Drivetrain done. Frame stripped, painted & rebuilt. Body/paint next. '18 Yukon '04 Sierra 4X4 ‘77 Chevy C-20 Camper Special ‘68 C-10 Shopping for a 69-72 4x4 Blazer or Jimmy

07-23-2003, 05:31 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Are you hooking up to the colum ?Also you will need a tv cable bracket. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-23-2003, 06:31 PM	#3
68-Mike Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 135	700r4 column linkage The 700r4 is in and running. Looking for the column linkage. I'm using a rigged '75 linkage and bracket that allows me to get from Park to Drive. Just can'tget down to 1st, plus it's pretty sloppy. I've also heard about some folks using a Lokar kit. Anyone use these? Any advice would help. Mike __________________ 7th year of '68 C-10 LWB Rebuild in progress. Drivetrain done. Frame stripped, painted & rebuilt. Body/paint next. '18 Yukon '04 Sierra 4X4 ‘77 Chevy C-20 Camper Special ‘68 C-10 Shopping for a 69-72 4x4 Blazer or Jimmy

07-23-2003, 06:57 PM	#4
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	This is what I used and it has worked great for a year now. http://www.shiftworks.com/kugel.htm __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

07-24-2003, 07:51 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I don't have that set-up.Yet.Have either of you used the indicator lens they offer for the overdrive? __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-23-2003, 07:20 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the units breeh mentioned work great I have used several of them and never had a problem

07-24-2003, 09:09 AM	#7
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	I have the Lokar and it works great. Mine has very smooth operation. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

07-24-2003, 11:17 AM	#8
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	If you are using a factory column. You will never be able to go completly into 1st gear.

07-24-2003, 11:25 AM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I've heard a few things regarding 700R4's, first gear, and stock columns. Some say it can't be done period; some say it will work if you adjust it properly; and some say you can get the detent but the 700R4 will still shift out of first whenever it damn well pleases (seems odd ) I think I've got mine adjusted, but I still can't get it into first. One of these days I'm going to replace the linkage with something better, just because it's sloppy as all get-out anyway, and not too good trying to shift it down the track! (FWIW, I'm using the linkage almost exactly as it was on the THM400 it replaced.) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

07-24-2003, 11:57 AM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I think if I was worried about going into and holding first,I would use a floor shifter. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

07-25-2003, 09:50 PM	#11
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	I am using stock shift linkage and tilt column. I am able to get all gears with no problem. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo



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