Where can you get a floor auto shifter? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BOSS** · 01-18-2004, 08:54 PM

Hey guys,I had a 3 on the tree in the 67 but when i put in the 454/350 combo now i need a floor shifter.What have you used,where did you get it,how was the install?Also if i change over to the 400 instead of the 350 will the shifters still work for both?Thanx for the help......

Orence1 · 01-18-2004, 10:02 PM

I am using a B&M Starshifter on the TH-350/402 combo I have. Install was pretty easy. It is a cable shifter and comes with a variety of adapters for Ford, MoPar and both TH-350 and 400's. It is a rachet shifter in that you can either put it in drive and it shifts itself or you can put it into rachet mode and slam the gears manually. The only downside to this unit is the height. It sits a bit low for a shorter person. I am 6'2" and don't have any problems but my wife would need to lean quite a ways forward to grab the handle. For a few more dollars, B&M makes a truck version in the next model up (can't think of the name) that is taller. I really like mine and would do it again. Your other options are Lokar and Hurst. They make good units for our trucks. Good luck.
Larry

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-18-2004, 10:06 PM

I have a b@m star shifter and I love it easy instal had it about 4year's now.... If I had to buy a new shifter I would look into a lojar or the new hurst (lokar looka like) shifter...

Wootdog · 01-18-2004, 10:18 PM

I went for the 67 but I have a 4L60E in mine. The 68 actually has I believe a Mustang II shifter for the turbo 350. Wootdog

**old Rusty C10** · 01-18-2004, 10:24 PM

most guys use B&M or Hurst shifters you can find at any good parts house or speed shop. you could custom fab a floor shifter from the junkyard but its prolly easier to use a kit

cdowns · 01-18-2004, 11:50 PM

i'm using a lokar it's a real good unit no problems 21/2years got it from speedway motors

Primered_69 · 01-19-2004, 12:19 AM

Looking at getting a B&M Unimatic myself. Looks like a standard shifter and has a great retro rat rod type look to it.

Tx Firefighter · 01-19-2004, 08:47 AM

I use Lokar for all of my floor shifters. Love them, no complaints at all. I acually have one being shipped to me right now (shameless hint to another board member to ship it soon, please).

68racer · 01-19-2004, 04:29 PM

B&M Light Truck Megashifter. Has tall base so that shifter is in correct position. No complaints, fits all boxes.

gonebad2 · 01-20-2004, 01:39 PM

For an automatic tranny, Lokar is the way to go. Easy to install, no cable to get melted on the exhaust. IMO....they look so cool. Summit Racing carries the whole lineup of Lokar parts.

70c10 · 01-20-2004, 01:47 PM

There is a new Hurst shifter 4 sale on the parts board right now!

Mixup · 01-20-2004, 03:00 PM

Gonebad2 is that a floor mount or trans mount and what size is the handle?

gonebad2 · 01-20-2004, 03:03 PM

Hey mixup, It's a transmount with a 16" handle.

Mixup · 01-20-2004, 04:44 PM

Thanks Gonebad2 for the info.

TEXAS 68 · 01-20-2004, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by gonebad2
Hey mixup, It's a transmount with a 16" handle.

That's a nice shifter!! Whats up with e- brake set-up, that also looks good. Any info?

dinnut · 01-20-2004, 07:00 PM

i think he said that was a lokar unit too. it looks great!
im going to get a lokar shifter probably. they look great and from what yall said they work great too!

special70gmc · 01-20-2004, 08:47 PM

b&m lite truck megashifter

gonebad2 · 01-20-2004, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TEXAS 68

That's a nice shifter!! Whats up with e- brake set-up, that also looks good. Any info?

Dinnut was right. It came from Lokar as well. It is the floor mount model. Installation was a breeze. I went with Lokars universal cable set.

01-18-2004, 08:54 PM	#1
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Where can you get a floor auto shifter? Hey guys,I had a 3 on the tree in the 67 but when i put in the 454/350 combo now i need a floor shifter.What have you used,where did you get it,how was the install?Also if i change over to the 400 instead of the 350 will the shifters still work for both?Thanx for the help...... __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

01-18-2004, 10:06 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I have a b@m star shifter and I love it easy instal had it about 4year's now.... If I had to buy a new shifter I would look into a lojar or the new hurst (lokar looka like) shifter... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-18-2004, 10:18 PM	#4
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Lokar is the way I went for the 67 but I have a 4L60E in mine. The 68 actually has I believe a Mustang II shifter for the turbo 350. Wootdog __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

01-18-2004, 10:24 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	most guys use B&M or Hurst shifters you can find at any good parts house or speed shop. you could custom fab a floor shifter from the junkyard but its prolly easier to use a kit __________________ 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!!

01-18-2004, 11:50 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i'm using a lokar it's a real good unit no problems 21/2years got it from speedway motors __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-18-2004, 10:02 PM	#2
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	I am using a B&M Starshifter on the TH-350/402 combo I have. Install was pretty easy. It is a cable shifter and comes with a variety of adapters for Ford, MoPar and both TH-350 and 400's. It is a rachet shifter in that you can either put it in drive and it shifts itself or you can put it into rachet mode and slam the gears manually. The only downside to this unit is the height. It sits a bit low for a shorter person. I am 6'2" and don't have any problems but my wife would need to lean quite a ways forward to grab the handle. For a few more dollars, B&M makes a truck version in the next model up (can't think of the name) that is taller. I really like mine and would do it again. Your other options are Lokar and Hurst. They make good units for our trucks. Good luck. Larry

01-19-2004, 12:19 AM	#7
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Looking at getting a B&M Unimatic myself. Looks like a standard shifter and has a great retro rat rod type look to it. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

01-19-2004, 08:47 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I use Lokar for all of my floor shifters. Love them, no complaints at all. I acually have one being shipped to me right now (shameless hint to another board member to ship it soon, please). __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-19-2004, 04:29 PM	#9
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	B&M Light Truck Megashifter. Has tall base so that shifter is in correct position. No complaints, fits all boxes. __________________ 11.37 @116

01-20-2004, 01:39 PM	#10
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Shifters For an automatic tranny, Lokar is the way to go. Easy to install, no cable to get melted on the exhaust. IMO....they look so cool. Summit Racing carries the whole lineup of Lokar parts. Attached Images __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 01-20-2004 at 01:45 PM.

01-20-2004, 01:47 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	There is a new Hurst shifter 4 sale on the parts board right now! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-20-2004, 03:00 PM	#12
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Gonebad2 is that a floor mount or trans mount and what size is the handle? __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

01-20-2004, 03:03 PM	#13
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Hey mixup, It's a transmount with a 16" handle. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-20-2004, 04:44 PM	#14
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	Thanks Gonebad2 for the info. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

01-20-2004, 07:00 PM	#16
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i think he said that was a lokar unit too. it looks great! im going to get a lokar shifter probably. they look great and from what yall said they work great too! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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01-20-2004, 08:47 PM	#17
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	b&m lite truck megashifter Attached Images __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

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