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Mar 5, 2008 | 10:42 AM

0351mike

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EB floor shifter

Thanks to all the help I received from this site, I have started my 68 half cab basket case. Now on to important things, like getting it into gear. It has an I6 200 out of a 78 mustang or farmount I assume. The factory column shift is suffering from the common issues- shifter and bearings are beat. So the question- I see 3 speed shifters on ebay- is there a difference between V8 and I6 shifters? How hard is it to intall, how much floor to cut out? Can it all be done from the top, without tranny removal? Since this is not a performace truck the column shift does not really bother me so if I keep it-how hard is it to replace the original column parts- I see most of them are still available?

Mar 5, 2008 | 02:50 PM

RCrawler

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Originally Posted by 0351mike

The V8 shifter kit is used for the 6 cyl. If I remember right, you have to cut down the rods that come in the kit and weld them back together to shorten them. The Hurst brand shifters have the instructions to do this. To install the floor shifter, the hole in the tunnel starts about where the transfer case shifter is and takes the side panel out back to about 1" before where the floor bends by the drivers seat. I can post a picture later if you need. The shifter can be installed and adjusted easily once this hole is cut.

The original columns are pretty easy to overhaul. And most parts are available. The common shift pieces that fail are the shift tube, lower shift linkage and the upper column sleeve (where the shifter attaches).

Jason

Mar 5, 2008 | 02:53 PM

0351mike

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thanks for the info- if you get a chance please post the pic

Mar 5, 2008 | 08:04 PM

RCrawler

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This is the approx size of the hole cut in the floor for the shifter. Notice the line in red. The hole is about 3/4" smaller all the way around.

Jason

Mar 6, 2008 | 01:54 AM

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hey! on the cover is that the cable actuator joystick thingy for an OX Locker.

i was thinking about OX if it is how do you like it?

Mar 6, 2008 | 08:29 PM

RCrawler

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I have one of the very early prototypes. It works great. Locks solid like it should. My only complaint is that it is a PITA to shift. I set up the shifter as per the instructions. and it is impossible to shift. If I loosen the **** to where I can shift it, it has a tendency to pop out. So I have to screw the **** in and out to shift it.
I think the later versions improved on this.

Jason

Mar 6, 2008 | 09:57 PM

dodmort

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i found the hurst set up easy but had the trans and case on the floor..wish i had done the 435 like rcrawler did.
pull some heavy pontoon boats with my 68 in soft sand