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Zumo · 10-06-2009, 10:01 AM

After going to Goodguys this weekend I have decided I want to move my auto shifter to the floor. I have some idea where to start but would like anyone to chime in on their own experiences good or bad with this. Things like hardware recomendations or kits or even if there is a do it your self "resession" method.

I want it a little high but not too tall. Post pics to if you got'm

Thanks in advance.

mbgmike · 10-06-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zumo

After going to Goodguys this weekend I have decided I want to move my auto shifter to the floor. I have some idea where to start but would like anyone to chime in on their own experiences good or bad with this. Things like hardware recomendations or kits or even if there is a do it your self "resession" method.

I want it a little high but not too tall. Post pics to if you got'm

Thanks in advance.

how about a Lokar shifter. Kind of cool looks like a manual

my67chevytruck · 10-06-2009, 12:39 PM

x2 on lokar since you want it tall, that leaves out the B&M style shifters. i know genie makes one as well.....

Hottrucks · 10-06-2009, 02:31 PM

most are cable driven so mounting is pretty easy and I'm sure everyone mounts a bit different.....but why woud you in the first place...on the col keeps the floor clean

Tx Firefighter · 10-06-2009, 03:00 PM

Andy, I have used Lokar shifters in the past. They are very well made. No cables involved. They mount to the transmission itself.

cdowns · 10-06-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Andy, I have used Lokar shifters in the past. They are very well made. No cables involved. They mount to the transmission itself.

lokar does now make a floor mount one that i think uses a cable i haven't used the new type only used the tranny mount with rods// anything i've ever gotten from them is top quality

**Boomerswany** · 10-06-2009, 04:24 PM

Subscribed - keep it up fellas! I'm wanting to put in a 200R and floor shifter with my L6... Creepy how you'all read my mind

mbgmike · 10-06-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomerswany

Subscribed - keep it up fellas! I'm wanting to put in a 200R and floor shifter with my L6... Creepy how you'all read my mind

We sell both the shifters, cable and linkage type. The linkage type takes up less room on top of the trans. I am not sure how well the cable type will fit. I have never installed one on these trucks but it has a larger bracket on top.

The ATS350BM shifter is $239.00
The Nostalgia shifter AST6350BN is $250.00
From us, for example plus shipping Jegs is like $4.00 less on the Nostalgia but we are less on the ATS350bm

If interested I can get the prices on the 200R but I don't have the price sheets on hand. We sell just about everything at less or the Same Price as Jeg's or Summit.
Not really trying to sell you anything just letting you know that we do

cdowns · 10-06-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomerswany

Subscribed - keep it up fellas! I'm wanting to put in a 200R and floor shifter with my L6... Creepy how you'all read my mind

a 2004R is better suited for a floor mount shifter because the tranny mount one is not so sturdy due to the lack of a tailshaft on the tranny

**oldgold70c10** · 10-06-2009, 06:58 PM

I'm planning to use one of these when I convert the burb over to a 700r4: http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...ia-shifter.htm
Should look almost stock when I'm done.

Zumo · 10-06-2009, 07:13 PM

I am looking in to the Genie because of the Shift knob options.

Jayss109 · 10-06-2009, 08:17 PM

I have a B&M light truck(?) floor shifter. Works great, never had an issues!

Cable operated!

fastom · 10-06-2009, 08:27 PM

Here's mine. It's a Lokar that mounts on the floor and it's linkage operated. Very nice shifter, I fully recommend it.

K2Orion · 10-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Is this for 2wd or 4x4?

AJs72K5 · 10-06-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by K2Orion

Is this for 2wd or 4x4?

I wondered the same thing. It looks like the Lokar and the Gennie both bolt to the tailshaft cover bolts on the 700r4. But, in a 4wd, that's where the tcase adapter bolts up. Anyone?

fastom · 10-06-2009, 10:27 PM

My truck is 2WD and I'm running a 700R4, shifter bolts to the floor.

Zumo · 10-06-2009, 10:28 PM

Nice, is yours the 23"?

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Originally Posted by fastom

Here's mine. It's a Lokar that mounts on the floor and it's linkage operated. Very nice shifter, I fully recommend it.

fastom · 10-06-2009, 10:30 PM

Yes it's the 23".

Zumo · 10-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Looks good. Don;t they offer an 28"? The 28 may be too high.

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Originally Posted by fastom

Yes it's the 23".

K2Orion · 10-06-2009, 10:37 PM

I've got a B&M. I'm trying to post pics but I'm having trouble uploading them.

peterk · 10-06-2009, 11:12 PM

does anyone else have some pics of the 23in lokar shifter in one of our trucks? preferably with a bench seat. When I swap to a floor shifter, Im going for a lokar for sure, just love the way they look

10-06-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? After going to Goodguys this weekend I have decided I want to move my auto shifter to the floor. I have some idea where to start but would like anyone to chime in on their own experiences good or bad with this. Things like hardware recomendations or kits or even if there is a do it your self "resession" method. I want it a little high but not too tall. Post pics to if you got'm Thanks in advance. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

10-06-2009, 12:39 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? x2 on lokar since you want it tall, that leaves out the B&M style shifters. i know genie makes one as well..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-06-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
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10-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? Andy, I have used Lokar shifters in the past. They are very well made. No cables involved. They mount to the transmission itself. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-06-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? Subscribed - keep it up fellas! I'm wanting to put in a 200R and floor shifter with my L6... Creepy how you'all read my mind __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

10-06-2009, 06:58 PM	#10
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? I'm planning to use one of these when I convert the burb over to a 700r4: http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...ia-shifter.htm Should look almost stock when I'm done. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

10-06-2009, 07:13 PM	#11
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? I am looking in to the Genie because of the Shift knob options. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

10-06-2009, 08:17 PM	#12
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? I have a B&M light truck(?) floor shifter. Works great, never had an issues! Cable operated! __________________ Cadillac Powered Last edited by Jayss109; 10-06-2009 at 08:17 PM.

10-06-2009, 08:27 PM	#13
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? Here's mine. It's a Lokar that mounts on the floor and it's linkage operated. Very nice shifter, I fully recommend it. Attached Images __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

10-06-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? Is this for 2wd or 4x4?

10-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#16
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? My truck is 2WD and I'm running a 700R4, shifter bolts to the floor. __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal! Last edited by fastom; 10-06-2009 at 10:28 PM.

10-06-2009, 10:30 PM	#18
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? Yes it's the 23". __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

10-06-2009, 10:37 PM	#20
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? I've got a B&M. I'm trying to post pics but I'm having trouble uploading them.

10-06-2009, 11:12 PM	#21
peterk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: victoria b.c. Posts: 11	Re: Moving auto trans shifter lever to floor? does anyone else have some pics of the 23in lokar shifter in one of our trucks? preferably with a bench seat. When I swap to a floor shifter, Im going for a lokar for sure, just love the way they look



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