Floor Shift Ford C6
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From: Southern California
Installation is no problem for me, and I would really enjoy making a manual stick work, biggest problem is no one in my area I know has a welder. I might pop the cover of the transmission and see what I could figure out. The manual swap is a little down the road as I do need the truck to be in operation BY August at the latest (worse case scenario type stuff there). Maybe if smoken wouldn't mind posting a picture of the linkage he made, I might be able to give it to a guy at a community/technical college and ask for a little help
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From: Wichita, Kansas
I'm trying to mate a floor shifter to the C6 I currently have. Cheaper the better. I just want something that I can have the ability to be frisky with, but still retain the drivability it currently has until I'm ready to go over to a full manual. But I'm gauging options and researching because id rather start off spending the 100 (or 300) for something id like and use rather than spend 50 bucks,just to rip it out and put the more expensive item in.
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From: Southern California
I'm trying to mate a floor shifter to the C6 I currently have. Cheaper the better. I just want something that I can have the ability to be frisky with, but still retain the drivability it currently has until I'm ready to go over to a full manual. But I'm gauging options and researching because id rather start off spending the 100 (or 300) for something id like and use rather than spend 50 bucks,just to rip it out and put the more expensive item in.
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From: peru kansas
i will but it will have to be in the daylight and if its not raining tomorrow might possibly do it then.... and with you being in wichita and all your not to far away from a couple people i know that can weld.... i made my first shifter in about an hour and a half of tinkering, planning, adjusting, and drinking mechanic juice
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Thanks for the help guys. That's what I love about this forum is that older guys don't mind helping out the younger/less tool availability guys (such as myself).
Smoken where exactly is Peru Kansas? I have never heard of it. If it isn't too far I could road trip it on spring break and we could fiddle with it and get it set up? I'll give ya some cash for mechanic juice (cant quite buy it at my current age)
Smoken where exactly is Peru Kansas? I have never heard of it. If it isn't too far I could road trip it on spring break and we could fiddle with it and get it set up? I'll give ya some cash for mechanic juice (cant quite buy it at my current age)
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just remember, every dollar you spend on a floor shifted auto is a dollar that you dont have for a manual tranny swap? Now, if you are happy fabricating stuff, learning to weld( as was suggested above) and learning how to build your own items, this might be a great opportunity???? But, if you will have to buy aftermarket parts, and have a shop do an install, how is your money best spent? im not discouraging you, nor encouraging you, just suggesting you consider cost and time required
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I didnt own a welder either.....until i bought one! Prices are coming down on them all the time! and im still not very good at using one, but improving! After buying a factory refurbished "name brand" flux core 110V one for about $125 about 7-8 years ago( turned out to be a Italian made Sears Craftsman) since then ive bought two more, 110 and 220 Volt Harbor Freight inverter type DC Arc Welders, and they pay for themselves.... the most expensive of the three was maybe $200, i cant remember! Ive built a grille guard for one old truck, a swing away style spare tire carrier, several underhood battery trays, a jerry can rack, and several other items.......Hey, my stuff is hardly great, but it was fun, it functioned and my skills are improving.
If you enjoy working on, fixing up, and modifying old trucks( and a lot of other stuff), buy a welder after researching which type suits your needs, and learn to use it! you wont be sorry!!!
If you enjoy working on, fixing up, and modifying old trucks( and a lot of other stuff), buy a welder after researching which type suits your needs, and learn to use it! you wont be sorry!!!
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The cash from my "summer job" kind of ran out as I split it between a college fund and truck parts (ahh the joys of a high school senior) Its hard to keep a job during the school year because employers have a lot of demand for the few hours we can work. When my truck is happier, a welder is definitely on the menu. But I'm trying to keep my tool purchases low as I will be living in dorms next year.
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I agree with iggy! Get urself a welder. I recommend a Lincoln electric 220v mig! I happen to get a brand new one with all the accessories free and from the start I happen to be pretty good at it even for a first timer. Now I can lay a bead like no ones business. Ive been fabing stuff up like headache racks for trucks, spare tire mounts, high lift jack mounts, light bar, soon trying my hand at roll bar, etc. Just did my stainless exhaust today. Its fun stuff!
Ill be looking into getting my own tig welder next. For aluminum!
Ill be looking into getting my own tig welder next. For aluminum!
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Im the wrong person to check out and critique a serious build, my skills are quite limited! there are lots of guys here who have 100 times my ability, aptitude, and skill.........Watch the 73-79 thread, you will see a lot of folks who do some amazing fabrication work, and have strong engineering backgrounds. Ask one of the moderators here, they can point you in the right direction!
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From: Southern California
The cash from my "summer job" kind of ran out as I split it between a college fund and truck parts (ahh the joys of a high school senior) Its hard to keep a job during the school year because employers have a lot of demand for the few hours we can work. When my truck is happier, a welder is definitely on the menu. But I'm trying to keep my tool purchases low as I will be living in dorms next year.
When you get to school take a look around at surrounding restaurants. A lot of them like college students and work with schedules really well. I have 5 friends working at restaurants near their colleges. Average of at least 9-10 a hour plus tips. Adds up fast!
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Im the wrong person to check out and critique a serious build, my skills are quite limited! there are lots of guys here who have 100 times my ability, aptitude, and skill.........Watch the 73-79 thread, you will see a lot of folks who do some amazing fabrication work, and have strong engineering backgrounds. Ask one of the moderators here, they can point you in the right direction!