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65 c-10 swb. i want to upgrade from my standard 3 speed manual transmission to the fully synchronized saginaw 3 speed used in the 67-72 c-10s. i know the tranny is longer and some cross member as well as drive line modifications are in order.

but heres the catch....

i still want to keep the column shift setup. has this ever been attempted? is it at all possible? I know the simplest way around this type of an add on is to cut up my floor and throw in a floor shift, but thats too easy isn't it? any experience in this arena?

I see no problem with using the original column shifter. You might need some parts form the '67-'72 to hook it up if the arm/levers are different, but that shouldn't be too difficult.

i figured it would prolly be alright, whats got me uncertain is if the dimension/degree of the shift box of the 60-66 is the same as the 67-72 so that the shifting arms of the later would reach without any mods...did that make any sense?

I did this in my 64. I just had to get the newer/longer shift rods and bend them to work with my truck. I got the large diameter rods, so I had to heat and bend, but it didn't take very long to get them to the point the adjusters got them right,
Scott