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OrrieG · 03-08-2009, 09:31 PM

OrrieG's money saving project #1: Shifter Cable.

Problem is shift rod will interfere with brake pedal. Ididit and Lokar have solutions for $145 and $120 dollars. But here is my solution using a B&M 5' replacement cable ($40 at Schucks), B&M bracket and shift arm assembly ($20 online) and my bracket (free!) and misc. hardware ($5 because I like the chrome recessed hex stuff). The trans end is per B&M instructions. Upper required drilling a hole in the original shift arm (all the extra arm will be removed when I pull the column for painting). A nylon sleeve and stainless shoulder bolt give it play). Also, the distance from the center of the steering shaft to connection point has to be the same as the length of the trans shift arm.

NOTE: In the photos below the arm on the trans needs to be 180 degree, rod attacked on the top. See later posts.

03-08-2009, 09:31 PM	#134
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics OrrieG's money saving project #1: Shifter Cable. Problem is shift rod will interfere with brake pedal. Ididit and Lokar have solutions for $145 and $120 dollars. But here is my solution using a B&M 5' replacement cable ($40 at Schucks), B&M bracket and shift arm assembly ($20 online) and my bracket (free!) and misc. hardware ($5 because I like the chrome recessed hex stuff). The trans end is per B&M instructions. Upper required drilling a hole in the original shift arm (all the extra arm will be removed when I pull the column for painting). A nylon sleeve and stainless shoulder bolt give it play). Also, the distance from the center of the steering shaft to connection point has to be the same as the length of the trans shift arm. NOTE: In the photos below the arm on the trans needs to be 180 degree, rod attacked on the top. See later posts. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 10-18-2009 at 02:57 PM.