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1972ChevyGuy · 04-11-2003, 10:52 PM

Im buffaloed here.... i have a '72 C10 longbed, now with a 3 speed on the column, i want to put the shifter in the floor, but i dont want to break my back trying to hit that long shift to 2nd or reverse. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...43&prmenbr=361 ...thats what i was thinking of getting, or maybe a "real" ratchet shifter,(a b&m) to put on my floor. is there any way to shorten my shifts so im not stretching so far and bending down?

PS: i dont mind cutting big holes anywhere, just so long as it works, lol

lngbed71 · 04-12-2003, 12:40 AM

Lokar has an awesome set-up designed for your application. The long shift handle combined with ease of use, and installation could work great for what your'e looking for.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-12-2003, 08:54 AM

We have been putting LOKARS in with the led boot in customers trucks along with a FLAMING RIVER column.

DennyB · 04-12-2003, 09:20 AM

Also look at Gennie shifters

slam33 · 04-12-2003, 10:29 AM

I used a Hurst and if you set it up right the throw was very short. Where you get into problems is the mounting brackets. The brackets break at the ears and then the whole thing moves around as you shift, making the short throw into a long throw.

jhwkns · 04-12-2003, 11:55 AM

Ratchet Shifter... hmmmm mine's a wrench

1972ChevyGuy · 04-13-2003, 10:25 AM

LOL, VERY NICE!!!

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2003, 11:03 AM

That is sweet!

71MoneyPit · 04-13-2003, 11:25 AM

That looks cool

67cst · 04-13-2003, 02:08 PM

i like it

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 04-13-2003, 04:47 PM

Like it, but it's not a true rachet wrench.

04-11-2003, 10:52 PM	#1
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	Ratchet Shifter Im buffaloed here.... i have a '72 C10 longbed, now with a 3 speed on the column, i want to put the shifter in the floor, but i dont want to break my back trying to hit that long shift to 2nd or reverse. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...43&prmenbr=361 ...thats what i was thinking of getting, or maybe a "real" ratchet shifter,(a b&m) to put on my floor. is there any way to shorten my shifts so im not stretching so far and bending down? PS: i dont mind cutting big holes anywhere, just so long as it works, lol

04-12-2003, 12:40 AM	#2
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Lokar has an awesome set-up designed for your application. The long shift handle combined with ease of use, and installation could work great for what your'e looking for. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-12-2003, 08:54 AM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have been putting LOKARS in with the led boot in customers trucks along with a FLAMING RIVER column. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

04-12-2003, 09:20 AM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Also look at Gennie shifters __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

04-12-2003, 10:29 AM	#5
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I used a Hurst and if you set it up right the throw was very short. Where you get into problems is the mounting brackets. The brackets break at the ears and then the whole thing moves around as you shift, making the short throw into a long throw. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

04-12-2003, 11:55 AM	#6
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Ratchet Shifter... hmmmm mine's a wrench Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

04-13-2003, 10:25 AM	#7
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	LOL, VERY NICE!!!

04-13-2003, 11:03 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That is sweet!

04-13-2003, 11:25 AM	#9
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	That looks cool __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

04-13-2003, 02:08 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i like it __________________ 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

04-13-2003, 04:47 PM	#11
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Like it, but it's not a true rachet wrench. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.



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