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| | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 220 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 220 | i'm in the process of gathering parts to change my boys 52 GMC 1500 transmission from the old 3 speed to a Saginaw all synchro 3 speed with OD. we have just about everything but the shift linkage, we want to stay on the column. are there better linkages then the 52 oem? are later model like 60s that are different and might work better ( a 60's pickup with this trans in it) will the shift linkage work?
thanks Jay D. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,098 | The side cover is completely different on the Saginaw transmission. The spacing of the shift levers is wider than the original so
fabrication and bending of the shift rods will be necessary. 60's columns were different also. Good luck even finding those components.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | I switched my 54 to a T5 5-speed. Just drove it a little while ago and will more in about 2 hrs. Of course, it will need a floor shifter.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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