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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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I owned a 54 f100 a few years ago. I had installed a 66 mustang shifter on the floor with the C4 tranny. I remember someone made an extended shifter rod for it. I cannot remember who that was. I was also wondering if the mustang shifter could be used with chevy 350 turbo? I would want to find the extended shifter rod so I do not have to lean over to shift.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Moving to top one time. I am surprised no one has used one of the mustang shifters in their truck.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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I would suggest using a Lokar shifter.......they have differnt styles for most transmissions and optional length shifters and *****. Here is a picture from one of my other projects, where I needed to mount the shifter above the floor as I didn't have any space below the floor or next to the trans.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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I am using a Gennie shifter in my 55. Chose Gennie over Lokar because Gennie uses a side detent set up (you move the shifter handle toward the left and then shift into the desired gear) as opposed to the **** mounted button that the Lokar unit uses.

It gives you more options for handles/***** and its easier if you want to make your own shift rod
 
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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I'm with Bruce, I used the Lokar in my 54. Nice clean look. Jag
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Jag Red what length is your Lokar shifter?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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I believe it's about 20". Jag
 
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