68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dave68 · 06-23-2011, 01:29 PM

Hi,

New to the site, but like it already! I found a 68 C-10 LWB with 56K original miles on it on of all places, Craigslist (almost a barn find). The truck is 98% original: paint, interior, suspension, 307 engine, carb, dist, trans, diff, alternator and even the A.I.R set up is OEM and intact. The truck is currently undergoing a frame-off restoration. As often times happens, someone removed the original shifter arms and replaced it with an aftermarket floor shifter, and I am having trouble finding the original V-8 shift arms that run from the column to the Saginaw transmission (3-speed). I have the shifter rods from a '68 I-6, but am being told they will not fit my V-8. -Can anyone confirm this??? Does anyone out there happen to have the Saginaw shift arms and the V-8 shifter rods for the good 'ole 3-on-the-tree they would like to sell?? -Thanks in advance. -Dave68

oldblue1968chevy · 06-23-2011, 01:50 PM

I could probably snag some on a junkyard run if you cant find them on the board-

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...daysprune=&f=8

Best $ spent is becomming a member $15 for 6 months or $25 for a year. You can post WTB adds and sell extra parts.

I would guess the I6 and V8 shifter arms are the same, but not for sure on that.

Welcome!

Dano69c10 · 06-23-2011, 02:44 PM

Since the manual tranny x-members are different for a V8 and L6, the shifter rods are the same. The reason for different x-members is in order to put the 3-spd tranny in the same location under the truck. Since the tranny is in the same location, then you can use the same rods. Hope this helps.
Dano

dave68 · 06-23-2011, 03:15 PM

Awesome! I never thought of it that way, but guess it makes sense because the driveshafts are all the same length: (LWB I-6,V-8; SWB I-6, V-8, etc.) -Now if only I could find the Saginaw shifter arms... Instead of going over a round protruding shaft secured with a clinch bolt (Muncie), they bolt directly to the transmission shift forks. Aside from making them, have you any idea where I could find these two arms?

mpotts64 · 06-23-2011, 04:30 PM

I am pretty certain I have a set, will have to get into the parts pile to verify, but I will and let you know, thanks

oldblue1968chevy · 06-23-2011, 09:28 PM

I looked at a v8 3spd truck today at the scrapyard the shifter arms were gone, sorry! you oughta be able to find some on here!

mpotts64 · 06-23-2011, 09:43 PM

I sent you a pm on some rods I have. I will also go to a local yard where I know there are a couple of trucks and see what is there.

06-23-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
dave68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 14	68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods Hi, New to the site, but like it already! I found a 68 C-10 LWB with 56K original miles on it on of all places, Craigslist (almost a barn find). The truck is 98% original: paint, interior, suspension, 307 engine, carb, dist, trans, diff, alternator and even the A.I.R set up is OEM and intact. The truck is currently undergoing a frame-off restoration. As often times happens, someone removed the original shifter arms and replaced it with an aftermarket floor shifter, and I am having trouble finding the original V-8 shift arms that run from the column to the Saginaw transmission (3-speed). I have the shifter rods from a '68 I-6, but am being told they will not fit my V-8. -Can anyone confirm this??? Does anyone out there happen to have the Saginaw shift arms and the V-8 shifter rods for the good 'ole 3-on-the-tree they would like to sell?? -Thanks in advance. -Dave68

06-23-2011, 01:50 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods I could probably snag some on a junkyard run if you cant find them on the board- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...daysprune=&f=8 Best $ spent is becomming a member $15 for 6 months or $25 for a year. You can post WTB adds and sell extra parts. I would guess the I6 and V8 shifter arms are the same, but not for sure on that. Welcome! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-23-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods Since the manual tranny x-members are different for a V8 and L6, the shifter rods are the same. The reason for different x-members is in order to put the 3-spd tranny in the same location under the truck. Since the tranny is in the same location, then you can use the same rods. Hope this helps. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it! Last edited by Dano69c10; 06-23-2011 at 02:46 PM.

06-23-2011, 03:15 PM	#4
dave68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 14	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods Awesome! I never thought of it that way, but guess it makes sense because the driveshafts are all the same length: (LWB I-6,V-8; SWB I-6, V-8, etc.) -Now if only I could find the Saginaw shifter arms... Instead of going over a round protruding shaft secured with a clinch bolt (Muncie), they bolt directly to the transmission shift forks. Aside from making them, have you any idea where I could find these two arms?

06-23-2011, 04:30 PM	#5
mpotts64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 123	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods I am pretty certain I have a set, will have to get into the parts pile to verify, but I will and let you know, thanks __________________ No one ever fell to the top of a mountain. When asked why I work on old trucks, I tell them: Been married 27 years, sons are pretty much gone, don't like the wife anymore and don't have a girlfriend, so, gotta do something, the old trucks are cheaper and less drama than a girlfriend -

06-23-2011, 09:28 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods I looked at a v8 3spd truck today at the scrapyard the shifter arms were gone, sorry! you oughta be able to find some on here! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#7
mpotts64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 123	Re: 68 C-10 3 on-the-tree shifter rods I sent you a pm on some rods I have. I will also go to a local yard where I know there are a couple of trucks and see what is there. __________________ No one ever fell to the top of a mountain. When asked why I work on old trucks, I tell them: Been married 27 years, sons are pretty much gone, don't like the wife anymore and don't have a girlfriend, so, gotta do something, the old trucks are cheaper and less drama than a girlfriend -



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