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12-11-2009, 08:37 PM
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floor or trans mount shifter?
looking to pick up a lokar or gennie shifter for my 59 and was wondering which one would be better? the truck has a floor mounted shifter at the moment but i seen they offer the floor and trans mounted ones.
and would it be better to get the single bend or the double bend one? Last edited by lonelywanderer; 12-11-2009 at 08:42 PM. |
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12-11-2009, 10:32 PM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
I've used both, the foor is cheaper and not as sturdy unless you reinforce the floor. In short I put the tranny mount in my 57. and I used the floor mount in my streetrod.
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12-12-2009, 12:35 AM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
When I converted mine I used a 67 Camaro shifter mounted on the floor without any problems. Had to modify the detent plate for the additional shift point.
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12-12-2009, 09:11 AM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
I used a Locar trans mount in mine. I really liked the way it mounted. Easy to install and looks good to.
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12-14-2009, 01:40 AM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
it does look good in your truck. i think i'm going with a trans mounted set up, now to decide if i want the swan neck style like the above pic or the single bend shifter
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12-14-2009, 06:10 PM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
If your running a bench seat the double bend works better for clearance for the middle person.
Iv'e got the single bend and will be changing to double.
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12-14-2009, 10:08 PM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
^you just help me make up my mind. i have the bench seat and i plan to leave it in. double bend it is. thanks
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12-15-2009, 09:38 AM
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Re: floor or trans mount shifter?
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