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flashdad · 03-03-2012, 08:58 PM

I have a Indy H 3 speed floor shifter in my restored 67 pick up. Problem is it's too short and hitting my bench seat. Seat is all the way back and won't let me get into 1st gear. Can I turn the shifter around (disconnect and reattach) to get the clearance? I been looking everywhere for a 16" shifter or a straight stick with no luck. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-03-2012, 09:34 PM

Not sure about your shifter, but when my shifter hit the seat once, I took it off, heated the handle at the base and bent it forward. The boot covered just about all of the heat marks.

flashdad · 03-03-2012, 11:04 PM

I may give that a try. If I could find a straight stick, that'd be awesome, but nobody has them.

BENC-10 · 03-04-2012, 02:57 AM

mine is too short also!..i guess i got the car shifter instead lol...anyway!! i think the mounting bracket should have different mounting positions? mine did.

geezer#99 · 03-04-2012, 10:22 AM

Here's a cheap cure. 18" tall handle that clears your seat nicely. I used one in my 67 gmc. You could use just the handle.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-3-spe...sories&vxp=mtr

Here's another alternative. Made for bench seat cars. Used one of them too in a 56 chevy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hurst-Shifte...item53ebd427c5

flashdad · 03-04-2012, 10:56 AM

Yeah I checked the mount and it's not adjustable enough. I need another 4" of clearance and there's no way I can get that moving the support. I checked out both sites and will probably go with the first one. Thanks guys for you info. I appreciate it!

c1069 · 03-04-2012, 03:42 PM

I have one like that on the link I'll post a picture later
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c1069 · 03-04-2012, 03:56 PM

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geezer#99 · 03-05-2012, 12:17 AM

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The pic in the link is a mr. gasket shifter. Your shifter handle in your pic is from a Spectre shifter. A whole different animal.

grancuda · 03-04-2012, 09:18 PM

Is your motor in the v8 position or the inline 6 position? this will make about 4" difference.

c1069 · 03-04-2012, 10:48 PM

was in a 69 307/3ott

c1069 · 03-05-2012, 12:54 AM

I also have the bracket minus rod links

scrunner · 03-05-2012, 12:17 PM

I have the same problem, and can't seem to find a straight shift lever anywhere. My truck came with two shifters (levers and linkages) but both are garbage and neither will stay in the correct plane when in gear; ie - if it is in first, you can move it all around just like it is neutral and you won't know you're in gear till you let out the clutch, then you have to go hunting around to find the right notch and pull it out of gear. Also, the shifter on the kit I just put in is welded to the linkage, so removing it and heating/bending it would be tedious at best. Anyone know anything about those $30 spectre kits? Are they worth the $30 and an hour's worth of work to change to?

Thanks!

Patrick

PS - 72 c10 floor shift conversion

geezer#99 · 03-05-2012, 01:47 PM

Don't waste your time on the spectre shifter. I used the Mr. Gasket several times. Here's a thread with some info. In post #9 I give an explanation of how to fix them from the getgo.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508358

scrunner · 03-05-2012, 02:16 PM

so the Mr. Gasket 7667a is an ok replacement? Don't want to waste any more money on this shifter if it won't work like it should. Does it provide good, positive shifts? Bench seat compatible?

geezer#99 · 03-05-2012, 02:38 PM

That's why i gave a link to it. Modified like I said in that post it'll shift good, be consistent and fit your bench. And the one in the link is super cheap. The same one elsewhere on ebay is 110 bucks.

scrunner · 03-05-2012, 02:50 PM

Awesome! Thanks so much for your advice! I've got one ordered at Advance, going to pick it up as soon as I can sneak away from work

long69 · 03-05-2012, 03:50 PM

here's a pic of a mr. gasket beside a hurst shifter from a '66 le mans. one reason for not installing it yet is i have heard that the throw is really long and my shifter works ok.

geezer#99 · 03-05-2012, 06:07 PM

They do indeed have a longish throw but it's fixable. Drill another hole above the 2 in the arms and do the same on the tranny. As best as it'll get.

Tailgate20 · 10-11-2013, 03:15 PM

Make a new shifter

cdowns · 10-11-2013, 04:40 PM

a piece of metal with two holes drilled for mounting and a bunch of threads for a gear shift

a tiny bit of imagination is required

Kurt L · 10-11-2013, 04:46 PM

i had the same problem when i had my 70.so i bought a three spd shifter from hurst for 260.00 and put in and it worked great. might check that out.but that was 15 yrs ago.lol

In The Ten Ring · 10-11-2013, 04:46 PM

Waist of a good hand grenade. LOL

Just don't drive that into DC, NYC, or anywhere in IL. LOL

03-03-2012, 08:58 PM	#1
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	3 speed floor shifter problem I have a Indy H 3 speed floor shifter in my restored 67 pick up. Problem is it's too short and hitting my bench seat. Seat is all the way back and won't let me get into 1st gear. Can I turn the shifter around (disconnect and reattach) to get the clearance? I been looking everywhere for a 16" shifter or a straight stick with no luck. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks __________________ '67 Chevy C10 '68 GMC PU '98 Turd F150 4x4 (I think it may be a chevy under the logo it's such a good truck) '10 Mustang "Life's tough - it's even tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne

03-03-2012, 09:34 PM	#2
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,075	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Not sure about your shifter, but when my shifter hit the seat once, I took it off, heated the handle at the base and bent it forward. The boot covered just about all of the heat marks. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-03-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem I may give that a try. If I could find a straight stick, that'd be awesome, but nobody has them. __________________ '67 Chevy C10 '68 GMC PU '98 Turd F150 4x4 (I think it may be a chevy under the logo it's such a good truck) '10 Mustang "Life's tough - it's even tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne

03-04-2012, 02:57 AM	#4
BENC-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: O.C, CA Posts: 83	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem mine is too short also!..i guess i got the car shifter instead lol...anyway!! i think the mounting bracket should have different mounting positions? mine did.

03-04-2012, 10:22 AM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Here's a cheap cure. 18" tall handle that clears your seat nicely. I used one in my 67 gmc. You could use just the handle. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Manual-3-spe...sories&vxp=mtr Here's another alternative. Made for bench seat cars. Used one of them too in a 56 chevy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hurst-Shifte...item53ebd427c5

03-04-2012, 10:56 AM	#6
flashdad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Yukon OK Posts: 70	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Yeah I checked the mount and it's not adjustable enough. I need another 4" of clearance and there's no way I can get that moving the support. I checked out both sites and will probably go with the first one. Thanks guys for you info. I appreciate it! __________________ '67 Chevy C10 '68 GMC PU '98 Turd F150 4x4 (I think it may be a chevy under the logo it's such a good truck) '10 Mustang "Life's tough - it's even tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne

03-04-2012, 03:42 PM	#7
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem I have one like that on the link I'll post a picture later Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

03-04-2012, 03:56 PM	#8
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Posted via Mobile Device pic Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

03-04-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Is your motor in the v8 position or the inline 6 position? this will make about 4" difference.

03-04-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem was in a 69 307/3ott __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

03-05-2012, 12:54 AM	#12
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem I also have the bracket minus rod links __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

03-05-2012, 12:17 PM	#13
scrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville Posts: 4	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem I have the same problem, and can't seem to find a straight shift lever anywhere. My truck came with two shifters (levers and linkages) but both are garbage and neither will stay in the correct plane when in gear; ie - if it is in first, you can move it all around just like it is neutral and you won't know you're in gear till you let out the clutch, then you have to go hunting around to find the right notch and pull it out of gear. Also, the shifter on the kit I just put in is welded to the linkage, so removing it and heating/bending it would be tedious at best. Anyone know anything about those $30 spectre kits? Are they worth the $30 and an hour's worth of work to change to? Thanks! Patrick PS - 72 c10 floor shift conversion

03-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#14
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Don't waste your time on the spectre shifter. I used the Mr. Gasket several times. Here's a thread with some info. In post #9 I give an explanation of how to fix them from the getgo. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508358

03-05-2012, 02:16 PM	#15
scrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville Posts: 4	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem so the Mr. Gasket 7667a is an ok replacement? Don't want to waste any more money on this shifter if it won't work like it should. Does it provide good, positive shifts? Bench seat compatible?

03-05-2012, 02:38 PM	#16
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem That's why i gave a link to it. Modified like I said in that post it'll shift good, be consistent and fit your bench. And the one in the link is super cheap. The same one elsewhere on ebay is 110 bucks.



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03-05-2012, 02:50 PM	#17
scrunner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greenville Posts: 4	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Awesome! Thanks so much for your advice! I've got one ordered at Advance, going to pick it up as soon as I can sneak away from work

03-05-2012, 03:50 PM	#18
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem here's a pic of a mr. gasket beside a hurst shifter from a '66 le mans. one reason for not installing it yet is i have heard that the throw is really long and my shifter works ok.

03-05-2012, 06:07 PM	#19
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,542	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem They do indeed have a longish throw but it's fixable. Drill another hole above the 2 in the arms and do the same on the tranny. As best as it'll get.

10-11-2013, 03:15 PM	#20
Tailgate20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cambridge Ontario Canada Posts: 11	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Make a new shifter Attached Images

10-11-2013, 04:40 PM	#21
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem a piece of metal with two holes drilled for mounting and a bunch of threads for a gear shift a tiny bit of imagination is required __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-11-2013, 04:46 PM	#22
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem i had the same problem when i had my 70.so i bought a three spd shifter from hurst for 260.00 and put in and it worked great. might check that out.but that was 15 yrs ago.lol

10-11-2013, 04:46 PM	#23
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: 3 speed floor shifter problem Waist of a good hand grenade. LOL Just don't drive that into DC, NYC, or anywhere in IL. LOL

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