C6 Shifter
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C6 Shifter
My truck was either canabalized by the previous owner, or somebody ripped off the shift handle and inidcator from the column. Currently, I use a pair of vice grips to shift the thing (Great theft deterent 
). I really dont feel like trying to piece the column back together to make it work, and for what the truck is going to be used for, I dont think the stock style linkage will be reliable.
I have searched the site and read some good things about the B&M truck Megashifter, and also some of the Hurst shifters. I was wondering if anybody has tried the Art Carr shifter or the Lokar shifters? I like the look of the Lokar cableless shifter a lot, but I cant find any reviews on it.
My truck is a short bed 1977 4x4 with a 400 and C6 that will be used a lot offroad.
Thanks!
). I really dont feel like trying to piece the column back together to make it work, and for what the truck is going to be used for, I dont think the stock style linkage will be reliable.I have searched the site and read some good things about the B&M truck Megashifter, and also some of the Hurst shifters. I was wondering if anybody has tried the Art Carr shifter or the Lokar shifters? I like the look of the Lokar cableless shifter a lot, but I cant find any reviews on it.
My truck is a short bed 1977 4x4 with a 400 and C6 that will be used a lot offroad.
Thanks!
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Might want to check this place out. they have many different types of shifters and more.
Link to main page of site
Lokar Performance Products
Column shift linkage
http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/colshiftlink.htm
Link to main page of site
Lokar Performance Products
Column shift linkage
http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/colshiftlink.htm
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I used a morse cable shifter out of a heavy duty truck. Had it in our mud truck for 15 years and still working fine. Had to make a bracket to attach to tranny though. Bruce
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I am currently using a lokar floor mounter shifter in my 76. The truck was previously equipped with a 4 speed. I had to relocate the opening in the hatch. One thing I don't like, but I don't know if its the shifter or the transmission. Between 1 and 2, there is an obvious detent to know the gear has been shifter. The detent between 2 and D is not obvious at all. Otherwise, installation was pretty straightforward. no problems.
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I am currently using a lokar floor mounter shifter in my 76. The truck was previously equipped with a 4 speed. I had to relocate the opening in the hatch. One thing I don't like, but I don't know if its the shifter or the transmission. Between 1 and 2, there is an obvious detent to know the gear has been shifter. The detent between 2 and D is not obvious at all. Otherwise, installation was pretty straightforward. no problems.
Also, is there a reason you went with a floor mount vs. the type that just mounts to the transmission?
Are pics asking too much?
Thanks!
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My truck was either canabalized by the previous owner, or somebody ripped off the shift handle and inidcator from the column. Currently, I use a pair of vice grips to shift the thing (Great theft deterent ). I really dont feel like trying to piece the column back together to make it work, and for what the truck is going to be used for, I dont think the stock style linkage will be reliable.
My truck is a short bed 1977 4x4 with a 400 and C6.
). I really dont feel like trying to piece the column back together to make it work, and for what the truck is going to be used for, I dont think the stock style linkage will be reliable.My truck is a short bed 1977 4x4 with a 400 and C6.
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My truck is 2wd. I went with floor mounted shifter for a couple of reasons. 1. Easiest to install when truck originally had floor mounted shifter. 2. Truck is a hotrod (lowered, lightened w/built 460).
As far as pictures, I didn't take any during the install. I can take a couple of how the shifter sits if that would help you. Let me know, I can do it when I get home from work.
My truck is 2wd. I went with floor mounted shifter for a couple of reasons. 1. Easiest to install when truck originally had floor mounted shifter. 2. Truck is a hotrod (lowered, lightened w/built 460).
As far as pictures, I didn't take any during the install. I can take a couple of how the shifter sits if that would help you. Let me know, I can do it when I get home from work.
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Big Blue & Goldie
My truck is 2wd. I went with floor mounted shifter for a couple of reasons. 1. Easiest to install when truck originally had floor mounted shifter. 2. Truck is a hotrod (lowered, lightened w/built 460).
As far as pictures, I didn't take any during the install. I can take a couple of how the shifter sits if that would help you. Let me know, I can do it when I get home from work.
My truck is 2wd. I went with floor mounted shifter for a couple of reasons. 1. Easiest to install when truck originally had floor mounted shifter. 2. Truck is a hotrod (lowered, lightened w/built 460).
As far as pictures, I didn't take any during the install. I can take a couple of how the shifter sits if that would help you. Let me know, I can do it when I get home from work.
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That would be great, thanks!
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That name seems familiar, but I cannot recall if I did or not, as 12 years have passed by since I last stood behind a Ford parts counter.