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badblu97 · 03-01-2011, 07:20 PM

I have a 66 BBW LWB, with a three speed on the floor, and I am going to put a Turbo 350 in it, and I dont know what type of shifter I need and/or want. I really dont want to spend the $200 on one new, but I have searched and cant find anything else. By the way, I want to keep the column thats in it, so thats not an option....Thanx!!!

Indian113 · 03-01-2011, 07:57 PM

Summit has a B&M auto floor shifter for $122.00 ,I'm going to buy one when I put in my 700r4 because my jennie wont work on it.

badblu97 · 03-01-2011, 08:33 PM

Awesome! that looks like a winner! thank you! (but I will take more suggestions!)

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-01-2011, 08:35 PM

If you want to keep the shifter in the floor with a TH350 here is a good choice for a truck:
Lokar Automatic Transmission Shifter
Neutral safety switch
Positive lock-out in park and neutral
360° lever rotation for extra long leg room
Teflon-lined button in shifter knobs for smooth operation
Chrome-plated lever available in 6, 8, 10 or 12-inch lengths
Gold iridated bracketry
All hardware included for installation, boots sold separately.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...+GM+TH-350+Kit

On the other hand I do like The Hurst Pro-Matic 2 ratchet action shifter thats in my dads amc rambler american.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...omatic+shifter

badblu97 · 03-01-2011, 08:41 PM

I like the Lokar, but its pricey!

jonzcustomshop · 03-01-2011, 08:57 PM

not to hijack but that nash needs some outrigger stabalizers!!

if you check in delmos build, he used a cable, and then hooked it to the e/brake handle for a shifter- that might be an option

**Captainfab** · 03-02-2011, 01:11 AM

B&M makes the Megashifter in a truck version. It is a little taller so you don't have to reach so far.

Rannos · 03-02-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

B&M makes the Megashifter in a truck version. It is a little taller so you don't have to reach so far.

This is an excellent choice IMO. I just installed one in my rat rod truck. Easy straight forward installation. Neutral safety switch and reverse light micro switches included. You can adjust the height of the shifter to fit your personal preferences. The ratchet mechanism is a bonus if your performance minded in the least. Plus once you install the supplied cover it has a clean appearance. I would have no problem using this shifter again. Well worth the money.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-02-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

not to hijack but that nash needs some outrigger stabalizers!!

if you check in delmos build, he used a cable, and then hooked it to the e/brake handle for a shifter- that might be an option

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kieth · 03-02-2011, 05:53 PM

My dad used to have one, it was turquoise and white, I had to drive it sometimes and boy was that embarrasing.........the 3 speed on the column was wierd and it had a Austin Healy 4 cyclinder in it. it was cheap to drive back in the day.......

markeb01 · 03-02-2011, 08:52 PM

I've always preferred the Gennie Shifter. It operates exactly like a column shifter mounted on the floor.

Indian113 · 03-02-2011, 08:56 PM

I have the 23" Gennie in my 64,I heard they went out of business.

markeb01 · 03-02-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks for that input, I was not aware. There's a 12 page thread on Jalopyjournal regarding the topic. I didn't know about the poor management practices, but was always disappointed with their sales distribution. Lokar can be purchased everywhere, not so with Gennie making it difficult to shop for best price. It's a real shame, they made the best automatic shifter I've ever owned. The one in my 46 worked perfectly for over 300,000 miles and the one in my truck had about 100k miles on it and was in perfect operating condition when I switched back to a manual 4 speed. I wish I had kept it now.

Indian113 · 03-03-2011, 10:33 AM

It is sad, I really like the way my Gennie works. I'm going to put a 700r4 in and it won't work on it. If I use mine I would lose 1st gear. Thats why I;m looking at the one from B&M. I would change out the T-handle to a Knob.I'll put my 350 turbo in my 53 and use my Gennie in it.

03-01-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	shifter question.... I have a 66 BBW LWB, with a three speed on the floor, and I am going to put a Turbo 350 in it, and I dont know what type of shifter I need and/or want. I really dont want to spend the $200 on one new, but I have searched and cant find anything else. By the way, I want to keep the column thats in it, so thats not an option....Thanx!!! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-01-2011, 07:57 PM	#2
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: shifter question.... Summit has a B&M auto floor shifter for $122.00 ,I'm going to buy one when I put in my 700r4 because my jennie wont work on it.

03-01-2011, 08:33 PM	#3
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: shifter question.... Awesome! that looks like a winner! thank you! (but I will take more suggestions!) __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-01-2011, 08:35 PM	#4
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: shifter question.... If you want to keep the shifter in the floor with a TH350 here is a good choice for a truck: Lokar Automatic Transmission Shifter Neutral safety switch Positive lock-out in park and neutral 360° lever rotation for extra long leg room Teflon-lined button in shifter knobs for smooth operation Chrome-plated lever available in 6, 8, 10 or 12-inch lengths Gold iridated bracketry All hardware included for installation, boots sold separately. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...+GM+TH-350+Kit On the other hand I do like The Hurst Pro-Matic 2 ratchet action shifter thats in my dads amc rambler american. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...omatic+shifter __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

03-01-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: shifter question.... I like the Lokar, but its pricey! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

03-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: shifter question.... not to hijack but that nash needs some outrigger stabalizers!! if you check in delmos build, he used a cable, and then hooked it to the e/brake handle for a shifter- that might be an option __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-02-2011, 01:11 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: shifter question.... B&M makes the Megashifter in a truck version. It is a little taller so you don't have to reach so far. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: shifter question.... Love the Metro burnout!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold) Last edited by 61_FL_Apache; 03-02-2011 at 01:01 PM.

03-02-2011, 05:53 PM	#11
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: shifter question.... My dad used to have one, it was turquoise and white, I had to drive it sometimes and boy was that embarrasing.........the 3 speed on the column was wierd and it had a Austin Healy 4 cyclinder in it. it was cheap to drive back in the day.......

03-02-2011, 08:52 PM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: shifter question.... I've always preferred the Gennie Shifter. It operates exactly like a column shifter mounted on the floor.

03-02-2011, 08:56 PM	#13
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: shifter question.... I have the 23" Gennie in my 64,I heard they went out of business.

03-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#14
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: shifter question.... Thanks for that input, I was not aware. There's a 12 page thread on Jalopyjournal regarding the topic. I didn't know about the poor management practices, but was always disappointed with their sales distribution. Lokar can be purchased everywhere, not so with Gennie making it difficult to shop for best price. It's a real shame, they made the best automatic shifter I've ever owned. The one in my 46 worked perfectly for over 300,000 miles and the one in my truck had about 100k miles on it and was in perfect operating condition when I switched back to a manual 4 speed. I wish I had kept it now.

03-03-2011, 10:33 AM	#15
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: shifter question.... It is sad, I really like the way my Gennie works. I'm going to put a 700r4 in and it won't work on it. If I use mine I would lose 1st gear. Thats why I;m looking at the one from B&M. I would change out the T-handle to a Knob.I'll put my 350 turbo in my 53 and use my Gennie in it.



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