COACH- go to www.nationalchevyassoc.com/7105_1

They have a floor shift conversion for the 49-54 cars. I would think it would work on trucks, you'd just need a longer shifter.

Another idea would be to use a 55 and newer 3 speed. You'd need to convert to an open driveline, but still an option.

1954 3600 Chevy Truck
"The Fake Truck"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
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