Shifter help! ('52 with Saginaw 4-speed) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

silvertonguedevil · 12-04-2015, 08:21 PM

My dad has a '52 1/2 ton 2wd pickup. It is running a hopped up 235 and is backed by a Saginaw car 4-speed. He is desperately trying to find a shifter for it because the restoration is done on the truck and he's ready to drive it! Lol. He ordered one through Patrick's (that's specific for this application) but it's been backordered for about 10 months. This is literally the only thing left to do on the truck. Has anybody had any experience with this setup? Any suggestions on a shifter that he could use? More bolt-on, less hacking...the better.

nvrdone · 12-05-2015, 12:29 AM

Ive got an m21 in my 49. use a hurst shifter with a custom mounting plate to get the shifter head up to the floor. might work on your trans.

**mr48chev** · 12-05-2015, 01:18 AM

To do it right with Hurst pieces you need the shifter, the installation kit for the Saginaw trans such as this kit http://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-COMP-P...967-Chevelle-l /301722219051?hash=item46400bb22b:m:mDGOJBXiCPKTHhRF1TY_6Cw&vxp=mtr

and a handle that works with the seat he has in the truck.

You don't need a special or custom high rise mount for the shifter but you will most likely have to study the shifter handle selection to figure out which one works best.

I've still got the shifter I used with the M21 Muncie in my 48 and the handle may have a number stamped in it. That handle worked perfect with the stock seat. It's too late, too cold and too dark to check it tonight though. I've got a similar setup on the Hurst 3 speed shifter that is in the truck now.

silvertonguedevil · 12-08-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I've still got the shifter I used with the M21 Muncie in my 48 and the handle may have a number stamped in it. That handle worked perfect with the stock seat. It's too late, too cold and too dark to check it tonight though. I've got a similar setup on the Hurst 3 speed shifter that is in the truck now.

Haven't happened to have a chance to take a look at that yet have ya?

12-04-2015, 08:21 PM	#1
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Shifter help! ('52 with Saginaw 4-speed) My dad has a '52 1/2 ton 2wd pickup. It is running a hopped up 235 and is backed by a Saginaw car 4-speed. He is desperately trying to find a shifter for it because the restoration is done on the truck and he's ready to drive it! Lol. He ordered one through Patrick's (that's specific for this application) but it's been backordered for about 10 months. This is literally the only thing left to do on the truck. Has anybody had any experience with this setup? Any suggestions on a shifter that he could use? More bolt-on, less hacking...the better. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4 Last edited by silvertonguedevil; 12-04-2015 at 08:47 PM.

12-05-2015, 12:29 AM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,482	Re: Shifter help! ('52 with Saginaw 4-speed) Ive got an m21 in my 49. use a hurst shifter with a custom mounting plate to get the shifter head up to the floor. might work on your trans.

12-05-2015, 01:18 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Shifter help! ('52 with Saginaw 4-speed) To do it right with Hurst pieces you need the shifter, the installation kit for the Saginaw trans such as this kit http://www.ebay.com/itm/HURST-COMP-P...967-Chevelle-l /301722219051?hash=item46400bb22b:m:mDGOJBXiCPKTHhRF1TY_6Cw&vxp=mtr and a handle that works with the seat he has in the truck. You don't need a special or custom high rise mount for the shifter but you will most likely have to study the shifter handle selection to figure out which one works best. I've still got the shifter I used with the M21 Muncie in my 48 and the handle may have a number stamped in it. That handle worked perfect with the stock seat. It's too late, too cold and too dark to check it tonight though. I've got a similar setup on the Hurst 3 speed shifter that is in the truck now. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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