floor shifter

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 3, 2003 | 01:54 PM

custom_truker

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Mar 2002

Posts: 147

Likes: 0

From: USA

floor shifter

Hey guys, I got a 78 f-100 with a inline six and three speed column shifter, but I am going to change over to a floor shifter. I got a shifter kit from Autozone, not anything fancy, price was the biggest issue because I am in college. Anyway, I am wondering if any of you guys have experience changing over to a floor shifter? If you have, what problems might I run in to and what should I be ready for? Any advice is more than welcome. Thanks.

Sep 3, 2003 | 02:16 PM

snowfighter

Elder User

Joined: Feb 2003

Posts: 564

Likes: 2

From: Indianapolis IN

floor shifter

I'd say go get a toploader transmission from the junkyard you should be able to get eveything from a donor truck.

Sep 3, 2003 | 04:41 PM

kaotikedge_111100

Elder User

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 516

Likes: 1

From: La Crosse, WI

floor shifter

I've done this conversion on my 78' 2wd supercab. I bought a hurst three speed indy shifter from summit, should be about the same as your kit. It was very easy to do, it probably took me an hour and a half?? The hardest part would have to be getting the linkage adjusted perfect. If you need pictures and a step by step email me.
Good luck!

Sep 5, 2003 | 08:48 PM

1979fordf100

New User

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 18

Likes: 0

floor shifter

I have a '79 f-100 that was on the tree but then dropped to the floor. It has a hurst shifter in it. I couldn't tell you how hard it was to do because I bought the truck off my friend who had put all his time and energy into it. It looks wonderful he did a great job. The only thing i'm a little worried about is the custom linkage sticks a little but it might need a little ajusting. Good luck you'll be happy with it.

Sep 23, 2003 | 01:19 PM

DanieC

New User

Joined: Apr 2000

Posts: 16

Likes: 0

From: Kimberley

floor shifter

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has done Except mine was done the hard way my floor shifter is a manual?! unit ie it bolts on the column shift links. It's a misson getting in there to fasten bolts etc. It works a sight better than my column shift did though.

Would any of you guys perhaps have the specs for the 3 speed manual box as found in 74 F100. Ratio's etc I can't find much on these.

Thanks

Sep 23, 2003 | 03:00 PM

1979fordf100

New User

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 18

Likes: 0

floor shifter

Well then my friend did it the hard way too, mine's a 3 speed manual as well. nice to see there's two of us. All that matters is that your happy with it.

Sep 24, 2003 | 12:04 AM

GeneStoner

Posting Guru

Joined: Aug 2002

Posts: 1,493

Likes: 1

From: Great NW

floor shifter

Buy a QUALITY shifter unit, not a "Universal" one.

The hole in the floorboard can be challenging to cut out without the right tools.

Make sure you Loktite the linkage in place where it meets the tranny. Otherwise it will come unfastened at an inopprotune time...

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

Sep 25, 2003 | 10:06 AM

custom_truker

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Mar 2002

Posts: 147

Likes: 0

From: USA

I got my shifter on! By the way, mine is a manual transmission too. So far it is working pretty good. I still have to do a little fine tuning with it, but I drove it around quite a bit yesterday and everything held together. I am pleased with it so far. The shifts are a lot shorter and easier than with the column shifter, which is exactly what I was looking for. It is a universal kit. I couldn't find anything specific for my truck. I didn't even know you could get kits for my specific truck. All I could find were universal kits. Anyway, I will let you guys know if it holds together and if my craftmanship is adequate. Thank for all the help.