shifter conversion

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what is a good floor shifter? Im wanting to do away with my column 3 speed. Anybody had any luck with this conversion? How hard a job is it and how reliable are they? I dont want no junk.Thanks for the help.
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I'm using a B&M Z Gate on my 70 with the C6 I like it's pretty reliable shifter at first I had a hard time getting use to it but now I'm use to it.
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I took "column 3 speed" to be a "3 on the tree" manual transmission.

Not much out there I have always used Hurst shifters, they have two models "expensive" and "more expensive". I expect the less expensive of the two would work fine.
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DuckRyder wrote:I took "column 3 speed" to be a "3 on the tree" manual transmission.

Not much out there I have always used Hurst shifters, they have two models "expensive" and "more expensive". I expect the less expensive of the two would work fine.
:doh: I'm an idot I though he ment 3sp auto
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They used to make them with a tall lever that came back over the seat. I think Hurst's was a Mystery Shifter but they may have had other models, Sparkomatic and Fenton were fair, you might try ebay.
I have a really good Hurst that supposedly was from a Ford. It would need a taller lever but that part bolts on. PM me if interested
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I got a brand new Mr. Gasket that appears to be a knock off like hurst. It has the tall shifter that rolls back. New In Box. I don't know how well it works though. I gave up on the three speed before I put it in.
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