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| | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 37 | I recently purchased an all original, 1951 Chevy 3100 (barn find, sweet ride - sweet deal) and would like to move the shifter from the column to the floor. Have any of you done this? Which brand and model shifter would you recommend? THANKS! | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The Indy by Mr. gasket is about the only game in town. I will warn you, I've driven several trucks with that conversion, was not impressed with the action at all, plus the throws are way too long.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | I want a floor shifter too! Have no Idea how to make it happen....yet. If you do it CONEBOY Make sure you share the pics
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I can't imagine why you would want to ruin what Chevrolet described as the new "Three man Cab". Must have been smaller men in those days! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | If you want a floor shift upgrade to a 4 speed. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | I have been using Hurst Mystery shifters for 50 years. They appear on eBay NOS or good used ever so often. The stick has to be modified a little with a bench seat because the stick gets too close to the seat. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | haha, the days before transfat and video games! I wouldnt care if this truck only had one seat in it...its a love afair between me and her! haha
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 200 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 200 | Coneboym
There is a kit available from Patrick's to modify a Saganaw 4-speed.. Give them a call.
Mark
1951 Chevy 3100
Some days you get the bear. Some days the bear gets you.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 | Here's what I used Fits like this This is a hurst shifter on a 4 speed. I would assume that they make one for a 3 speed. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | Avette4me..how did you like it?
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 188 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 188 | I have a Mr. Gasket 3 speed #7667A in my 65 c10. 18" tall shifter clears my bench. Works great. Kinda long throw but adjustable. They're a universal shifter. Mines a non synchro tranny. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 | Avette4me..how did you like it? You have to bend a little when shifting, but I like it a lot. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | I'm wondering if Coneboy realizes what all is involved in changing over to a 3spd floor shift? Unless the column shifter is causing you problems, it wouldn't seem like a priority? If the torgue tube is still in place, the simple change for a floor shift would be a SM420? You may want to think about making the change to open drive shaft and car 4spd. Just my 2cents. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If you put the original system in good shape it is more reliable then the add on shifter & you don't have to butcher the floor.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 280 | butcher the floor is kind of harsh.. I am not going back original so a floor shift would be easier in that aspect.
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 37 | I think you're right, I have plenty of other priorities before I decide on the shifter. Thanks for all your concerns and guidance.
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