lokar shifters are great! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dinnut · 08-09-2004, 01:14 AM

i got the socal one with the s curve. its the biggest one they make ( goes all the way to the top of the dash) but i love it! i have a boot for it but im gonna cover the ENORMOUS hole in the floor the previous owner cut for some cheapo shifter b4 i put the boot on.... hope you all like it!

youll also notice i got my wide rims/tires back on.... we replaced all the studs on the front right! the ugly steering wheel is going to be replaced soon also... im sticking a van/motorhome tilt in it with a new power steering box and the green door might stay there till i paint it... haha

i also included a pic of the motor post new waterpump and after a new heater core. sprayed the whole firewall and the heater box... looks good doesnt it?

dinnut · 08-09-2004, 01:17 AM

next up were gonna do the tilt column and steering box then im putting some new heads, a new cam(maybe!) and a performer rpm intake and holley 600 carb... hehe

*1972C10* · 08-09-2004, 01:27 AM

And to think i was the only one To use a lugnut to hold a steering wheel on .

67cst · 08-09-2004, 01:35 AM

that hole in your floor is f-ed, get a new hump for that thing, man the p/o basterdized it good

Tx Firefighter · 08-09-2004, 09:08 AM

Looks like your previous owner used an axe or chainsaw to cut the floor out.

I've been using that Lokar shifter in one of my other old cars for years. I've found, that any part with the name "Lokar" on it will be the highest quality money can buy.

1969 GMC · 08-09-2004, 05:02 PM

holy S**t, that shifter is tall! not even close to the 4 speed shifter!

*Randy70C-10* · 08-09-2004, 09:59 PM

BtnkBndt · 08-09-2004, 10:40 PM

Thats a cool lookin shifter you got! You must crown it with something more fitting though. Can I ask what you paid?

Trucks comming together.

cdowns · 08-10-2004, 12:26 AM

just got this new knob for my lokar shifter

dinnut · 08-10-2004, 01:07 AM

the s curve shifter comes in at around 230 from socal speed shop and the boot was around 17 came out around 260 with tax and all... its expensive but very well put together and very good quality...

maybe when i get some more cash ill get a new shift knob.... i got other things to buy right now...

67cst · 08-10-2004, 01:25 AM

can i play too? i want the piston knob

.....crappy pic of the shifter

gonebad2 · 08-10-2004, 02:44 AM

I just finished up installing mine today. I went with the 18" that has the tapered knob. Also installed the billet shift boot ring with the indicator. I really like it. The indicator letters light up red and are real easy to see. I would go with another one for sure.

Tx Firefighter · 08-10-2004, 06:52 AM

Cheapest place to get Lokar shifters is Speedway Motors. I paid 173 for mine, which was about 20 cheaper than any place else I could find.

08-09-2004, 01:14 AM	#1
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	lokar shifters are great! i got the socal one with the s curve. its the biggest one they make ( goes all the way to the top of the dash) but i love it! i have a boot for it but im gonna cover the ENORMOUS hole in the floor the previous owner cut for some cheapo shifter b4 i put the boot on.... hope you all like it! youll also notice i got my wide rims/tires back on.... we replaced all the studs on the front right! the ugly steering wheel is going to be replaced soon also... im sticking a van/motorhome tilt in it with a new power steering box and the green door might stay there till i paint it... haha i also included a pic of the motor post new waterpump and after a new heater core. sprayed the whole firewall and the heater box... looks good doesnt it? Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9" Last edited by dinnut; 08-09-2004 at 01:16 AM.

08-09-2004, 01:17 AM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	next up were gonna do the tilt column and steering box then im putting some new heads, a new cam(maybe!) and a performer rpm intake and holley 600 carb... hehe Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

08-09-2004, 01:35 AM	#4
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	that hole in your floor is f-ed, get a new hump for that thing, man the p/o basterdized it good __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-09-2004, 09:08 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Looks like your previous owner used an axe or chainsaw to cut the floor out. I've been using that Lokar shifter in one of my other old cars for years. I've found, that any part with the name "Lokar" on it will be the highest quality money can buy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-09-2004, 05:02 PM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	holy S**t, that shifter is tall! not even close to the 4 speed shifter! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-09-2004, 01:27 AM	#3
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	And to think i was the only one To use a lugnut to hold a steering wheel on .

08-09-2004, 09:59 PM	#7
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320

08-09-2004, 10:40 PM	#8
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Thats a cool lookin shifter you got! You must crown it with something more fitting though. Can I ask what you paid? Trucks comming together. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

08-10-2004, 12:26 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	just got this new knob for my lokar shifter __________________ 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

08-10-2004, 01:07 AM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	the s curve shifter comes in at around 230 from socal speed shop and the boot was around 17 came out around 260 with tax and all... its expensive but very well put together and very good quality... maybe when i get some more cash ill get a new shift knob.... i got other things to buy right now... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

08-10-2004, 01:25 AM	#11
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	can i play too? i want the piston knob .....crappy pic of the shifter Attached Images __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-10-2004, 02:44 AM	#12
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I just finished up installing mine today. I went with the 18" that has the tapered knob. Also installed the billet shift boot ring with the indicator. I really like it. The indicator letters light up red and are real easy to see. I would go with another one for sure. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

08-10-2004, 06:52 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Cheapest place to get Lokar shifters is Speedway Motors. I paid 173 for mine, which was about 20 cheaper than any place else I could find. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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