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*Fitz* · 10-22-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

Ok so here is my question. Im currently looking for another c10 and so many guys have installed b&m quickshifter style shifters into their trucks. Am I the only one who thinks this is horrible? It really kills the truck. Has anyone had luck with patching up the floor and going back to the tree? Thanks

To b&m or not to b&m that is the question

No!

heavy71chevy · 10-22-2010, 04:20 PM

I like em...but then again im 50/50 between chevy trucks/ an muscle

JRBECK64 · 10-22-2010, 04:33 PM

I like the Lokar but not the B&M (Had a B&M Z Gate in a 57 Chevy BigWindow Short Step and I found it hard to shift). In fact I am going to put a Lokar in my 67 Shortwide.

JRBECK64

Gene · 10-22-2010, 09:01 PM

Like em, I also like Joe Dirt.

*Shane* · 10-23-2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

Like em, I also like Joe Dirt.

i rest my case ...

Bad70sbchevy · 10-23-2010, 01:04 PM

Its cool in a daily driver hot rod too...

id_unavailable · 10-23-2010, 04:43 PM

I always wanted one when I was younger. I also wanted everything modified. Now that I am older I have an appreciation for the stock stuff. Word of advice. get a floor shifter if you have a habit of using a worn out stock shifter as an arm rest. Dropping a tranny into first at 65 mph wreaks havoc on planetary gears

djracer · 10-24-2010, 08:48 PM

The Lokar floor mounted shifters are very nice. My cousin just put on in his 66 GMC. He has been in the tranny business forever and he was very impressed with the quality.

Gene · 10-24-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

i rest my case ...

Shut up Shane

CheyenneShop · 10-25-2010, 07:51 PM

I'm outtttttttt!

1969stepside · 10-28-2010, 01:00 AM

the locar looks the best in my opinion

ajolson · 10-28-2010, 01:15 AM

Have the B&M ProRatchet cable shift inbetween bucket seats hooked up to a TH400. Had to take off the down shift linkage from carb to trans to use the Ratcheting option for hot rodding. If I didn't have a big engine then merging or passing would be a chore. B&M requires maintenance, cleaning and lubing, or you will be stuck in gear. Because of this, I'm looking into the Lokar mechanicle linkage. A plus, still have the columb shifter parts.

Bad70sbchevy · 10-28-2010, 06:06 PM

If you still want the ratcheting, you can run a B&M Megashifter. Never had the first problem out of it. Plus, if you have a TH400, you should be able to run the electronic switch kickdown (what I have on mine) that mounts right on the carb. Had to run it on mine since I have a double pumper.

ajolson · 10-28-2010, 07:04 PM

I've gone with vaccum secondary's, will the switch still work, and is it an electronic trans vaccum kickdown? Does the Mega Shifter require shifting twice from reverse to park like the ProRatchet?

Look at the difference between the two:

B&M Mega Shifter:
http://www.bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Per...ck-Megashifter
Cable operated
12.6" high
Pull reverse lockout lever seperate from stick

Lokar
http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...s-shifters.htm
Mechanicle
6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 23, & 32 inch shifter levers.
Psuh button reverse lock out

IMO, the Lokar looks nostalgic with modern indicators:
http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/indicatorsboots.htm

But much more pricy:
Lokar shifter and boot+indicator are sold seperatly with a cost upwards of $450.
B&M Mega Shifter comes complete at a cost of $250

Bad70sbchevy · 10-29-2010, 12:00 AM

I'm not sure about vaccum secondaries, but the way mines set up is the switch is mounted to the throttle assembly on the carb and basically when you go WOT, it depresses the switch signaling the transmission to go into its passing gear (kick down) granted mine has mechanical secondaries. I dont remember having to double shift to go from reverse to park, Ill pay attention to it tomorrow, but it does have the reverse lockout.

ajolson · 10-29-2010, 02:15 AM

I know enough to be dangerous, better triple check that yellow wire connected to my TH400.

ajolson · 10-29-2010, 02:38 AM

Beautiful and creative, way to make an old classic a modern American stunner!

NewAge1970 · 11-04-2010, 12:31 PM

Anyone know where to pick up a four speed shifter for cheap??

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10-22-2010, 04:20 PM	#52
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I like em...but then again im 50/50 between chevy trucks/ an muscle __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

10-22-2010, 04:33 PM	#53
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I like the Lokar but not the B&M (Had a B&M Z Gate in a 57 Chevy BigWindow Short Step and I found it hard to shift). In fact I am going to put a Lokar in my 67 Shortwide. JRBECK64

10-22-2010, 09:01 PM	#54
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck Like em, I also like Joe Dirt.

10-23-2010, 01:04 PM	#56
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck Its cool in a daily driver hot rod too... __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

10-23-2010, 04:43 PM	#57
id_unavailable Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macon, ga Posts: 102	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I always wanted one when I was younger. I also wanted everything modified. Now that I am older I have an appreciation for the stock stuff. Word of advice. get a floor shifter if you have a habit of using a worn out stock shifter as an arm rest. Dropping a tranny into first at 65 mph wreaks havoc on planetary gears

10-24-2010, 08:48 PM	#58
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck The Lokar floor mounted shifters are very nice. My cousin just put on in his 66 GMC. He has been in the tranny business forever and he was very impressed with the quality. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-25-2010, 07:51 PM	#60
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10-28-2010, 01:00 AM	#61
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,188	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck the locar looks the best in my opinion __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-28-2010, 01:15 AM	#62
ajolson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck Have the B&M ProRatchet cable shift inbetween bucket seats hooked up to a TH400. Had to take off the down shift linkage from carb to trans to use the Ratcheting option for hot rodding. If I didn't have a big engine then merging or passing would be a chore. B&M requires maintenance, cleaning and lubing, or you will be stuck in gear. Because of this, I'm looking into the Lokar mechanicle linkage. A plus, still have the columb shifter parts.

10-28-2010, 06:06 PM	#63
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck If you still want the ratcheting, you can run a B&M Megashifter. Never had the first problem out of it. Plus, if you have a TH400, you should be able to run the electronic switch kickdown (what I have on mine) that mounts right on the carb. Had to run it on mine since I have a double pumper. __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

10-28-2010, 07:04 PM	#64
ajolson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I've gone with vaccum secondary's, will the switch still work, and is it an electronic trans vaccum kickdown? Does the Mega Shifter require shifting twice from reverse to park like the ProRatchet? Look at the difference between the two: B&M Mega Shifter: http://www.bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Per...ck-Megashifter Cable operated 12.6" high Pull reverse lockout lever seperate from stick Lokar http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...s-shifters.htm Mechanicle 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 23, & 32 inch shifter levers. Psuh button reverse lock out IMO, the Lokar looks nostalgic with modern indicators: http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/indicatorsboots.htm But much more pricy: Lokar shifter and boot+indicator are sold seperatly with a cost upwards of $450. B&M Mega Shifter comes complete at a cost of $250

10-29-2010, 12:00 AM	#65
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I'm not sure about vaccum secondaries, but the way mines set up is the switch is mounted to the throttle assembly on the carb and basically when you go WOT, it depresses the switch signaling the transmission to go into its passing gear (kick down) granted mine has mechanical secondaries. I dont remember having to double shift to go from reverse to park, Ill pay attention to it tomorrow, but it does have the reverse lockout. __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

10-29-2010, 02:15 AM	#66
ajolson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck I know enough to be dangerous, better triple check that yellow wire connected to my TH400. Last edited by ajolson; 10-29-2010 at 02:15 AM.

10-29-2010, 02:38 AM	#67
ajolson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 18	Re: Does anyone think a auto floor shifter kills a truck Beautiful and creative, way to make an old classic a modern American stunner!



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11-04-2010, 12:31 PM	#68
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