Column to floor shifter conversion

[Sonicman]

I need your input. I want to convert my 3 on the tree to a floor shifter. The 3 on the tree is worn clean out.

I have a 250 L6 with a saginaw 343 transmission. Which kit do you recommend? I don't want to break the bank but I do want a quality short throw shifter. Any knowledge on the install would be greatly appreciated.

[geezer#99]

If you have the non-synchro first gear tranny I've used a Mr. Gasket #7667A shifter. It has an 18" tall handle that clears my bench easily. It's not a short throw. Can be made to be one though. Let me know what tranny you have. I don't remember if the sag 343 id the old style non synchro first. What year is your truck. How many bolts on the side cover? I'll post some pics if needed.

[Sonicman]

It has 7 bolts on the side. Here is a pic. I know absolutely nothing about trannys. What does non-sync mean?

[geezer#99]

Non-synchro means it won't go back into first without grinding. With yours that's not a problem. My shifter would work on yours. You can buy one on ebay for 60 bucks. There's one on there today. You can also use a hurst mystery shifter but they're about 300 bucks for a new one. Depends on your budget. Hurst is a shorter throw though!! But not as tall of a handle and it hits your seat. Always a compromise. Here's a link to the shifter I've got.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Manua...Q5fAccessories

[bigalsd]

I know this reply is about 4 years late! I am looking are doing the same conversion. What linkage do you use when going from the column to the floor?
Thanks!