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ecameron87 · 05-25-2004, 07:59 PM

Is there any Floor Shifter out there that will closely match the NP205 Tranfer case Shifter? Maybe even share somewhat the same boot for a cleaner look? Has anyone tried this? I think that the Lokar shifter might come close if it were the right length (although different color.)

Anyone?

Thanks

ecameron87 · 05-26-2004, 07:43 PM

By a"Floor Shifter" I mean for an Automatic TH350 moving from the column to the floor next to or close to the Transfer case shifter.
Thanks

71RestoRod · 05-26-2004, 08:06 PM

I'm looking to do the same thing with mine... I want a tilt column, with a floor shifter that resembles a stock stick shift. IMO, the Lokar shifter doesn't quite look right, mainly because of the boot and shifter knob although they do come in various lengths and they even have a retro swan stick.

Try looking into the Genie Shifter. It works like a column shift on the floor. It doesn't have the lock-out button in the middle of the shifter knob so you can use a larger stock-looking rubber knob or whatever floats your boat.

The other option is B&M style or Art Carr shifters but again, different look.

I'm still not sure which way I will go. I'll be hooking it up to a 700R4. BobK has had good luck with the stock column shifter and can grab all his gears. Perhaps an after market column.... whatever... won't know 'tell I get there!

mister.freeze · 05-28-2004, 09:34 AM

I've got another boot/tower I plan to put on the t-case shifter...

mister.freeze · 05-28-2004, 09:35 AM

The aluminum plate in fron of the t-case shifter is because I installed a 700r4, which moved the t-case backward about 3 inches.

bouncytruck · 05-28-2004, 12:46 PM

mister.freeze, what's the summit bottle?

mister.freeze · 05-28-2004, 12:57 PM

CO2 blast under the hood in case of fire. The line goes thru the floor and tees off to either side of the engine. One side terminates where my fuel lines pass thru the frame up to the TBI and the other ends near the alternator and all my wiring. I figure those are the most likely starting places of a fire. CO2 will kill the fire and the engine without hurting anything or leaving a chemical residue. I had a fire once in another truck (my first: a '79 K5). I was back on the road in 30 minutes because folks stopped by with an extinguisher. I guess I'm a little paranoid after that. I'd hate to have a car-B-Q with the Fox!

05-25-2004, 07:59 PM	#1
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	Floor Shifter Is there any Floor Shifter out there that will closely match the NP205 Tranfer case Shifter? Maybe even share somewhat the same boot for a cleaner look? Has anyone tried this? I think that the Lokar shifter might come close if it were the right length (although different color.) Anyone? Thanks

05-28-2004, 09:34 AM	#4
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	I've got another boot/tower I plan to put on the t-case shifter... __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

05-28-2004, 09:35 AM	#5
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	The aluminum plate in fron of the t-case shifter is because I installed a 700r4, which moved the t-case backward about 3 inches. __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

05-28-2004, 12:46 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	mister.freeze, what's the summit bottle? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-28-2004, 12:57 PM	#7
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	CO2 blast under the hood in case of fire. The line goes thru the floor and tees off to either side of the engine. One side terminates where my fuel lines pass thru the frame up to the TBI and the other ends near the alternator and all my wiring. I figure those are the most likely starting places of a fire. CO2 will kill the fire and the engine without hurting anything or leaving a chemical residue. I had a fire once in another truck (my first: a '79 K5). I was back on the road in 30 minutes because folks stopped by with an extinguisher. I guess I'm a little paranoid after that. I'd hate to have a car-B-Q with the Fox! __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

05-26-2004, 07:43 PM	#2
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	By a"Floor Shifter" I mean for an Automatic TH350 moving from the column to the floor next to or close to the Transfer case shifter. Thanks

05-26-2004, 08:06 PM	#3
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	I'm looking to do the same thing with mine... I want a tilt column, with a floor shifter that resembles a stock stick shift. IMO, the Lokar shifter doesn't quite look right, mainly because of the boot and shifter knob although they do come in various lengths and they even have a retro swan stick. Try looking into the Genie Shifter. It works like a column shift on the floor. It doesn't have the lock-out button in the middle of the shifter knob so you can use a larger stock-looking rubber knob or whatever floats your boat. The other option is B&M style or Art Carr shifters but again, different look. I'm still not sure which way I will go. I'll be hooking it up to a 700R4. BobK has had good luck with the stock column shifter and can grab all his gears. Perhaps an after market column.... whatever... won't know 'tell I get there!



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