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**Nima** · 11-20-2021, 01:01 AM

Now, getting the firewall ready. I cannot work fast enough to get the engine and tranny back in the truck to work on steering and exhaust which seems to be a challenge specially in 3/4 ton which doesn't have as much aftermarket support. I am still debating between floor shift and column shift. My preference is column shift since I love open floor space but I am concern about what I have been reading about the space issue after dropping a V8. Floor shift seems to make the thing a lot easier. I would appreciate your ideas.

11-20-2021, 01:01 AM	#34
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,169	Re: My 53 GMC 3/4 ton project Now, getting the firewall ready. I cannot work fast enough to get the engine and tranny back in the truck to work on steering and exhaust which seems to be a challenge specially in 3/4 ton which doesn't have as much aftermarket support. I am still debating between floor shift and column shift. My preference is column shift since I love open floor space but I am concern about what I have been reading about the space issue after dropping a V8. Floor shift seems to make the thing a lot easier. I would appreciate your ideas. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner