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72LB · 05-25-2018, 04:28 PM

Has anyone put one of the bench seat lokar shifters in their truck? I have a th400 in my 69 and am needing to know how the fit is and if the cable or the rod linkage was used.

**LockDoc** · 05-27-2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72LB

Has anyone put one of the bench seat lokar shifters in their truck? I have a th400 in my 69 and am needing to know how the fit is and if the cable or the rod linkage was used.

I have one for my '70 Shortie but I haven't installed it yet. I am going with the rod linkage.

LockDoc

OregonNed · 05-28-2018, 04:07 AM

I'm putting a cable operated Lokar shifter in my '68 right now. I'm guessing you are talking about the bench bend lever for yours. Mine is a single bend, 8 inches in length. The nice thing about the cable shifter is the latitude in placement, so I didn't really need to worry about interference of the lever with the seat. So far the install is going well. There are a couple of pics on the last two pages of what did you do to your truck today thread.

Perpendicular · 05-28-2018, 07:02 AM

I did a Rod shift linkage unit in my 68 and doing rods again in both of my 67's. I like the feel of the rod over the cable for my applications.

I am using the 23" dual bend as I wanted it a bit higher / closer to the dash. The adjustments are pretty endless so I can tilt it any way I need using the brackets that came with it. Very very happy

Here is a pic after installation.

72LB · 05-28-2018, 12:45 PM

Perpendicular how close does it come to the seat?

Perpendicular · 05-28-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 72LB

Perpendicular how close does it come to the seat?

On that setup it was closet to 6 inches or more. You can change it move closer to the seat and away from the dash. It is all in how you set up the bolts on the mount.

72LB · 05-29-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular

On that setup it was closet to 6 inches or more. You can change it move closer to the seat and away from the dash. It is all in how you set up the bolts on the mount.

Ah ok, looks like it won't hit the seat when in low gear either?

Perpendicular · 05-29-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72LB

Ah ok, looks like it won't hit the seat when in low gear either?

No, it does not

72LB · 05-29-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Perpendicular

No, it does not

Did you use the cable or linkage for the trans? I have a linkage setup coming for mine.

Edit: Oops just noticed you said yours was linkage. Looks good.

05-25-2018, 04:28 PM	#1
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Shifter question Has anyone put one of the bench seat lokar shifters in their truck? I have a th400 in my 69 and am needing to know how the fit is and if the cable or the rod linkage was used.

05-28-2018, 04:07 AM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Shifter question I'm putting a cable operated Lokar shifter in my '68 right now. I'm guessing you are talking about the bench bend lever for yours. Mine is a single bend, 8 inches in length. The nice thing about the cable shifter is the latitude in placement, so I didn't really need to worry about interference of the lever with the seat. So far the install is going well. There are a couple of pics on the last two pages of what did you do to your truck today thread. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

05-28-2018, 07:02 AM	#4
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: Shifter question I did a Rod shift linkage unit in my 68 and doing rods again in both of my 67's. I like the feel of the rod over the cable for my applications. I am using the 23" dual bend as I wanted it a bit higher / closer to the dash. The adjustments are pretty endless so I can tilt it any way I need using the brackets that came with it. Very very happy Here is a pic after installation.

05-28-2018, 12:45 PM	#5
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Shifter question Perpendicular how close does it come to the seat?



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