Can I go from column shift to floor shift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fslay · 02-03-2007, 10:58 PM

I recently decided to replace the seized 235 in my 1962 C10 with a small-block V8. I found a good 305 to get me around for the time being, and I was wondering if I could use my original 3-speed manual transmission with the V8? If so, is there a way to get rid of the column-shift setup and install a simple floor shifter? I didn't know if it has been done, or if it was possible. Thanks so much.

04Xrider · 02-03-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fslay

I recently decided to replace the seized 235 in my 1962 C10 with a small-block V8. I found a good 305 to get me around for the time being, and I was wondering if I could use my original 3-speed manual transmission with the V8? If so, is there a way to get rid of the column-shift setup and install a simple floor shifter? I didn't know if it has been done, or if it was possible. Thanks so much.

The bellhousing for the 235 will not work with the V8. The floor shift would be simple.

Bishops Trucks · 02-03-2007, 11:35 PM

Find a bellhousing that fits the V-8 and get yourself a Hurst Competition Plus 3-speed shifter setup and your ready to go.

57T210 · 08-03-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Find a bellhousing that fits the V-8 and get yourself a Hurst Competition Plus 3-speed shifter setup and your ready to go.

Jim,

I have one of these shifters that I used with the 3 speed tranny in my '57. Will this also work in my '71 C10?

Thanks.

64GMCHorsepower · 08-03-2007, 09:06 AM

It should work just fine, several people on this board have done this....

Just need to get a new bellhousing......

raiden7800 · 08-03-2007, 03:00 PM

Get a 292, they have the same bellhousing as a SBC

02-03-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
fslay Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 39	Can I go from column shift to floor shift? I recently decided to replace the seized 235 in my 1962 C10 with a small-block V8. I found a good 305 to get me around for the time being, and I was wondering if I could use my original 3-speed manual transmission with the V8? If so, is there a way to get rid of the column-shift setup and install a simple floor shifter? I didn't know if it has been done, or if it was possible. Thanks so much. Last edited by fslay; 02-03-2007 at 10:58 PM.

02-03-2007, 11:35 PM	#3
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08-03-2007, 09:06 AM	#5
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Can I go from column shift to floor shift? It should work just fine, several people on this board have done this.... Just need to get a new bellhousing...... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny Last edited by 64GMCHorsepower; 08-03-2007 at 09:08 AM.

08-03-2007, 03:00 PM	#6
raiden7800 Straight "6" Shooter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: Can I go from column shift to floor shift? Get a 292, they have the same bellhousing as a SBC __________________ 1966 LWB 292 I6 & Granny Low If you listen intently, you can hear a FORD rusting in the distance. My LUG NUTS take more TORQUE than your HONDA makes!



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