3 speed shifter
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randyvines
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3 speed shifter
I have toyed with the idea of converting to a floor shift since i bought my bump, I now have what i hope to be all the parts necessary to refurb my column shift. This along with the new HEI distributor set up should put me on the road pretty good. Now only carpet, paint, gauges, and about 500 other items and it will be ready.
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sargentrs
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Re: 3 speed shifter
I converted to a floor shift and wound up back with the column shift. If it's working right you can't beat it. The floor shifter kept getting in the way. Just my 
I, too, have been accumulating parts for a rebuild next year. Can you really ever have enough? 
I, too, have been accumulating parts for a rebuild next year. Can you really ever have enough? Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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randyvines
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Re: 3 speed shifter
I have a year, my son has just turned 15 he is really looking forward to cruising the old bump down the drag. it will never be fast but it will look good sitting at the Sonic. 
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Re: 3 speed shifter
Naaaaaaa! It'll look GREAT sitting at the Sonic! Better put power steering on it though or he'll get embarrassed trying to back out and pull off. 
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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randyvines
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Re: 3 speed shifter
Maybe someday. Until then he will have all the power steering he can muster between the shoulders, besides with column shift and no P/S not too many will try to drive it.
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Re: 3 speed shifter
Yeah, I have fun with that myself. If for no other reason, some people respect me just 'cause I can drive my truck and they're intimidated by it. 
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.