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wayno · 01-31-2014, 03:38 PM

I clearly shouldn't order parts based on memory - someone's going to get a hell of a deal on this one.

Rich 5150 69 · 01-31-2014, 03:42 PM

Just heat it up and bend to your iiking....or cut and weld below the boot...

speedy_steve · 01-31-2014, 03:46 PM

Just use the "even" numbered gears.

NEWFISHER · 01-31-2014, 05:13 PM

Turn it around

hopped up · 01-31-2014, 05:25 PM

What tranny is that for?i may be interested if it's for a th350

**Clyde65** · 01-31-2014, 05:41 PM

Do not feel like the Lone Ranger, we have all done it at least once!

LT1 Burb · 01-31-2014, 06:56 PM

I might have an old Fenton 500 you can have, I will look for it if you are interested.

**jayoldschool** · 01-31-2014, 08:41 PM

Just build a Z adapter. Bolt on trans, jog back a couple inches, bolt on stick. It will work perfect.

66LSx · 01-31-2014, 08:44 PM

Try being drunk and coming home to SummitRacing.com....

we've all been there... done that

luvbowties · 01-31-2014, 09:04 PM

It's amazing how much some shifters will bend. I bent a stock GM shifter for a 4-speed Muncie to work nicely in my '55 Chevy cp with original bench seat. A lab tech in college assured me it would "take it", and proceeded to do it on a hydraulic press. I held my breath, needlessly, while it underwent its face-drop!
Sam

TJ's Chevy · 01-31-2014, 09:42 PM

Oh well...it happens to all of us. Don't feel bad.

Johnny Too Bad · 01-31-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66LSx

Try being drunk and coming home to SummitRacing.com....

we've all been there... done that

X2

cortcomp · 01-31-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny too bad

x2

X3.....

What shifter is that anyways? Looks a HELL of a lot like the 4 speed shifter in my 71 a body.

**joedoh** · 01-31-2014, 11:04 PM

leave the the top bolt in, pull the shifter back until the lower bolt hole of the shifter is just in front of the trans stub, then use two bolts and two pieces of flat with holes drilled in them to join the lower hole in the stub to the lower hole in the shifter. should pull it towards the seat enough and wont cost a million bucks.

Bullett · 01-31-2014, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Just heat it up and bend to your iiking....or cut and weld below the boot...

I 2nd Rich's idea. I had to heat and bend mine also, fit perfect after that.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-01-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Do not feel like the Lone Ranger, we have all done it at least once!

Speak for yourself !!

66LSx · 02-01-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Speak for yourself !!

Time to refill the beer fridge if you haven't made a mistake in awhile

66chevy43 · 02-01-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy_steve

Just use the "even" numbered gears.

That's funny!

But seriously. just modify it to make it work for you and if not have the tools to do so you can take it to someone. Good luck.

Rich 5150 69 · 02-01-2014, 07:11 PM

Just have your significant other shift it for you and blame it on her...!

junk4cash · 02-01-2014, 08:57 PM

Picked this up a few years ago. Always wondered why it looked like it had been heated up. Going up on the classifieds board if anyone can use it.

01-31-2014, 03:38 PM	#1
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01-31-2014, 03:42 PM	#2
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01-31-2014, 03:46 PM	#3
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: I'm an idiot... Just use the "even" numbered gears.

01-31-2014, 05:13 PM	#4
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01-31-2014, 05:25 PM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: I'm an idiot... What tranny is that for?i may be interested if it's for a th350

01-31-2014, 05:41 PM	#6
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01-31-2014, 06:56 PM	#7
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: I'm an idiot... I might have an old Fenton 500 you can have, I will look for it if you are interested.

01-31-2014, 08:41 PM	#8
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: I'm an idiot... Just build a Z adapter. Bolt on trans, jog back a couple inches, bolt on stick. It will work perfect.

01-31-2014, 08:44 PM	#9
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01-31-2014, 09:04 PM	#10
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: I'm an idiot... It's amazing how much some shifters will bend. I bent a stock GM shifter for a 4-speed Muncie to work nicely in my '55 Chevy cp with original bench seat. A lab tech in college assured me it would "take it", and proceeded to do it on a hydraulic press. I held my breath, needlessly, while it underwent its face-drop! Sam

01-31-2014, 09:42 PM	#11
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01-31-2014, 11:04 PM	#14
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: I'm an idiot... leave the the top bolt in, pull the shifter back until the lower bolt hole of the shifter is just in front of the trans stub, then use two bolts and two pieces of flat with holes drilled in them to join the lower hole in the stub to the lower hole in the shifter. should pull it towards the seat enough and wont cost a million bucks. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

02-01-2014, 07:11 PM	#19
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: I'm an idiot... Just have your significant other shift it for you and blame it on her...! __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

02-01-2014, 08:57 PM	#20
junk4cash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 160	Re: I'm an idiot... Picked this up a few years ago. Always wondered why it looked like it had been heated up. Going up on the classifieds board if anyone can use it.



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