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Didn't get any answers in the driveline forum...maybe should of posted it here:

1. I have a 1956 with a 350/th350 installed with a Holley 650 carb. Currently there is a non stock pedal/throttle assembly that I am not liking the placement or look of in my truck.

a. If I want to switch back to stock pedal setup, can I just purchase the TF linkage and it will hook right up to my Holley Carb, or will it only work with the stock carb setup.

b. Will it affect my kick down cable that is already installed?

2. Looking to add a Lokar shifter to my th350 in my 1956. Any experience with what is a better setup, FLOOR mount (attached to the floor) or transmission mount (mounted directly to the transmission)? How about shifter length?

After searching the forum I am still confused as a lot of the info I found was for the AD truck. Thanks.

sled, the original V8 throttle linkage works fine with any small block - you may have to tweek things slightly depending on your particular carb setup .... shouldn't affect a kick down, that should be part of the carb linkage

Bill

You can have a linkage (rod) setup or a cable throttle. They are easy to install. The stock one has a "bell crank" as shown. You do not need a kick down for a 350/350. If you want it, you may have to set it up/adjust it again to operate with the "new" linkage. As Bill says, you would be using the bracket you have now and kick down cable stays attached same as now.

P.S. Your heading does not match your question? I see your other post is asking that question. I have installed a Lokar Nostalgic shifter in a 56 with a 350. It looks like the original 4 sp and attaches to the transmission and comes up thru the floor. I don't know the difference between "Lokar floor OR transmission mount". It's the same thing. Anyway I thought it was neat looking and functioned well after tweaks.

HA.....Need both questions answered, but got the topics mixed up. Just fixed the title and combined topics!

1. I currently have the cable and pedal setup, but needs to be replaced/repositioned. Doesn't look right and the cable is all twisted and cracked. So does the linkage just attach to the same tab/bracket that the current cable is now attached to?

2. Floor mount, mounts to the floor while the transmission mount attaches to the actual transmission. Did you notice any rattle or problems with the install?

Thanks.

1. Don't know what tab/bracket you are speaking of, on the floor, the firewall or the carb, orig or aftermarket?
Here are some basic stock set ups: It seems like you would want to "start over", Mount one like these below, and use a stock pedal. Your firewall should have the holes already. Attaching rod end to any carb is pretty simple. With a non stock motor, you may have to bend rods to align or use a combination or rod/cable. I can't see your situation from here. There are modifications that can be made to the kits below so as to have a straight shot to carb with rod if carb throttle lever does not line up with bell crank.
http://www.classicpartsusa.com/product/TLK5V8_1956/1956_Truck_Parts_Carburetor_Items
http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-truck-throttle-linkage-assembly-1955-1959.html

2. No rattles. Floor pan mount may be easier to install. Don't know which one is more stable.

1. The "tab" I am talking about is the ball and socket part of the carb lever that attaches to the throttle cable. The same bracket also has the trans kickdown cable attached. I guess what I am wondering is if the stock linkage is all I need to attach to the lever on the Holley carb or are there other parts I will need. I will try to get a pic for clarity later.

2. What length of shift lever did you use? Do you have a pic installed you could sent me?

1. There are lots of kinds of carb link ends. The one included in the linkages I posted have a swivel pin that you stick into a throttle hole, put on a washer and a cotter pin. That end is threaded onto the rod. A ball and socket is another option if it adapts to a rod, if not, there are plenty of available ends to suit. From Holley and others. In your case, as far as I can tell, you want a stock type, all rod, throttle linkage and you want to maintain the kick down. So you abandon the entire cable for the throttle and add the rod. The kick down stays on the bracket and on the carb as is. If some of the bracket gets in the way of the rod operation, cut off or bend away.
https://www.google.com/search?q=195...bm=isch&q=+throttle+rod+ends+to+carb

2. I think I used the 23". Depends on where you want it with you sitting in the seat and measuring. I'll see if I still have a pic, sold that truck.

PM me with your email address and I'll send you a pix of my 56GMC Carryall with tranny mount Lokar Nostalgia shifter.

Thanks for the info and links on the linkage....makes more sense now! PM Sent.

Pic sent.