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imaindianoutlaw · 10-02-2002, 08:39 PM

Might buy a 69 gmc with 3 on the tree! If I leave it manual I will move it to the floor. If I take it auto it will be a th400 I have in the shed. So, what shifters are you guys using? Or,what will it take to convert the 3 spd to a th400? I have the crossmember! And will also use a floor shifter!

bigjimzlll · 10-02-2002, 08:44 PM

im using the hurst v-matic 2...very nice rachet and normal..I paid 89.00 brand new from the local car part store..it looks like the old lvertical gate shifters, with the sizzor handle looking deal to lock out reverse

imaindianoutlaw · 10-02-2002, 08:52 PM

Manual shifters! Please!

HotRod929 · 10-02-2002, 09:23 PM

Hey bigjim,
Do you have pics of that shifter installed in your truck? Thanks

HotRod

crazy longhorn · 10-02-2002, 09:35 PM

Hurst was alway my favorite as far as manual linkage. If you can find one of those old Mystery shifters, they were a pretty good shifter for a 3 spd........its been a few yrs, so I doubt if they still are made. I ran a vertical gate hurst on my old frame car(400 Ponch,with a M21 muncie)..........FUN! thats been eons ago also! as far as swappin the 400 T, you will need to change the slip yolk, & trim the shaft. The shorty 400 t is approx 11/16 " longer than a saginaw 3spd, or a short tail 350 t. I run a B&M Z gate in the longhorn, bottom of the line,not a true ratchet but a good bang shifter. Good luck......Crazy AL

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2002, 12:26 PM

I am doing my 70 now, least soon as these storsm stop. Using a Hurst Indy Shifter. It's a models especially for the 3 speeds tree to floor trucks. Around $80 from Summit, plus the Boot (nother 17). Mr Gasket also makes one, but it looked and felt flimsy compared to the Hurst.

Can't say yet how I like it, since this is my first time doing this changeover.

**ScottH** · 10-03-2002, 01:43 PM

I have a NIB 3 speed manual shifter - Mr Gasket Daytona I believe. If interested let me know.

10-02-2002, 08:39 PM	#1
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Shifters? Might buy a 69 gmc with 3 on the tree! If I leave it manual I will move it to the floor. If I take it auto it will be a th400 I have in the shed. So, what shifters are you guys using? Or,what will it take to convert the 3 spd to a th400? I have the crossmember! And will also use a floor shifter! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

10-02-2002, 08:44 PM	#2
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	im using the hurst v-matic 2...very nice rachet and normal..I paid 89.00 brand new from the local car part store..it looks like the old lvertical gate shifters, with the sizzor handle looking deal to lock out reverse __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-02-2002, 08:52 PM	#3
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Manual shifters! Please! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

10-02-2002, 09:23 PM	#4
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Hey bigjim, Do you have pics of that shifter installed in your truck? Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

10-03-2002, 12:26 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	I am doing my 70 now, least soon as these storsm stop. Using a Hurst Indy Shifter. It's a models especially for the 3 speeds tree to floor trucks. Around $80 from Summit, plus the Boot (nother 17). Mr Gasket also makes one, but it looked and felt flimsy compared to the Hurst. Can't say yet how I like it, since this is my first time doing this changeover. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-02-2002, 09:35 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Hurst was alway my favorite as far as manual linkage. If you can find one of those old Mystery shifters, they were a pretty good shifter for a 3 spd........its been a few yrs, so I doubt if they still are made. I ran a vertical gate hurst on my old frame car(400 Ponch,with a M21 muncie)..........FUN! thats been eons ago also! as far as swappin the 400 T, you will need to change the slip yolk, & trim the shaft. The shorty 400 t is approx 11/16 " longer than a saginaw 3spd, or a short tail 350 t. I run a B&M Z gate in the longhorn, bottom of the line,not a true ratchet but a good bang shifter. Good luck......Crazy AL

10-03-2002, 01:43 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,185	I have a NIB 3 speed manual shifter - Mr Gasket Daytona I believe. If interested let me know.



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