DJ194950 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Ran across this diagram for anyone who was interested in a floor shift in the previous post. I hope Don won't mind that i started a new post since that older one sort of got off the main subject before it died out. I'm not sure but i believe that a got this diagram from an older post on the forum, or at least the link to it. The picture of the shifter appears to me to be workable, but i question some of the lenghts and the angle of the trans. gear control arm with the shifter now being behind the trans. I might try building one at a later date using the left over 3 sp. trans that i have, but i'm currectly running a overdrive 3 sp. and would need to watch for clearances with the od solenoid and such. If someone has the time to build one on these shifters i'd certainly like to hear about the details. Most likely others on this forum would too. Quote
austinsailor Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 I just sold one to Tim Adams. It was set up for the overdrive. Worked just fine and cleared everything. They are around. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 now the secret is out...in all reality I believe most knew by the prvious thread I wanted to see this puppy in person..I have no car at home now or in my immediate thinking that could ever use this shifter..it is more for the "inquiring mind" satisfaction than anything else..probably be a "black hole " item in my shop... I glanced at the one pictured above...where is third and reverse? Quote
Niel Hoback Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 The shift lever only moves forward and back, not sideways. To access first and reverse, push down on the lever and then forward and backwards. The lever is spring loaded in the up position for 2nd and 3rd. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 Thanks..I was looking at the lever and did not see the note at the top...how much travel down do you suppose this shifter has? Quote
Niel Hoback Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 I think an inch to an inch and a half straight down. Quote
The Inker Posted July 8, 2012 Report Posted July 8, 2012 I've got a 52 plymouth but live in Australia so imagine haow hard it is to come by things like overdrive transmissions down here. Just so happens at one of my many trips to swapmeets I found one!! It was out of a 53 Chrysler which shared the long block (25") with the imported plymouth. Now this is the part that'll freak you out the old gent who had it fabricated a full top mount floor shifter. Here's a few pics, it's not bolted on the gearbox at this stage but it was and worked!!! Quote
scottyv47 Posted July 8, 2012 Report Posted July 8, 2012 now the secret is out...in all reality I believe most knew by the prvious thread I wanted to see this puppy in person..I have no car at home now or in my immediate thinking that could ever use this shifter..it is more for the "inquiring mind" satisfaction than anything else..probably be a "black hole " item in my shop...I glanced at the one pictured above...where is third and reverse? nice Quote
Phil Martin Posted July 8, 2012 Report Posted July 8, 2012 Wish I had a regular 3 speed. That doesn't look that hard to make. Quote
The Inker Posted July 8, 2012 Report Posted July 8, 2012 Hey Phil, was just wondering if you knew what model gearbox I actually have? Most of the gearboxes I've seen with the overdrive have both selectors side mounted and as you can see I have one selector top monted? Any help would be much appreciated. . Quote
40P10touring sedan Posted July 9, 2012 Report Posted July 9, 2012 Can I suggest this....3rd time up...somebody grab it{I'm going to a tremec or I would've}- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=271013268548 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 9, 2012 Report Posted July 9, 2012 personally I think you will be disappointed.. Quote
scottyv47 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 Can I suggest this....3rd time up...somebody grab it{I'm going to a tremec or I would've}-http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=271013268548 cant tell from the pics does button on top push down like i need, or does it move from side to side like the linkage looks Quote
The Inker Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 The top selector moves forward and back (side to side), I think its a standard set up for plymouth dodge chrysler. Just from what I've seen when researching T85s' and T86s' they all seem to have the two gear selectors on the side. So yeah was just a bit confused???? Quote
scottyv47 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 just had a very confusing conversation with the owner of the shifter on the phone, and he said and i quote i'm not sure if its for a chrysler or not, but if i had one i could figure out how to make it work on a chrysler, but i don't no what your talking about, and i said ok, and that was our conversasion Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 I basically figured any question and answer session on this shifter would end in similar manner Quote
The Inker Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 Hey guys I may or may not use the shifter I've got here, I'll let you know if I decide to sell it just not sure If I want to go with the floor shift. Quote
Andydodge Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 Hey Inker..where is ya?............dunno if these poor yanks can handle another aussie..........lol...........welcome aboard mopar machinations....lol.......andyd Quote
The Inker Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 Hey Andy I'm up in sunny Brisbane, I'm sure these fellas can handle one more Aussie ..lol. The lucky buggers have too much choice when it comes to parts and places to get work done on their cars. My old girl is an everyday driver and I've worked it out for every hour of driving I do I can look forward to 1/2 an hour of work on the car..haha. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 Hey Andy I'm up in sunny Brisbane, I'm sure these fellas can handle one more Aussie ..lol. The lucky buggers have too much choice when it comes to parts and places to get work done on their cars. My old girl is an everyday driver and I've worked it out for every hour of driving I do I can look forward to 1/2 an hour of work on the car..haha. Now you talking like it was made in the UK..where for real you work on it all week just to drive it on the weekends..(unless of course its a Tiger or Jensen Interceptor) Quote
The Inker Posted July 11, 2012 Report Posted July 11, 2012 Ha ha Tim I know what you're saying and don't get me wrong I've got to a point now where it is very reliable but when I bought my 52 it hadn't had a resto done on it. It was still in good shape but I'm sure was only driven a few times a year so driving it everyday for the past 18 months I'm noticing all the noises and things that don't feel quite right. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 11, 2012 Report Posted July 11, 2012 I know a lot of old people that creak, moan and make some strange noises...all age related I think... Quote
Niel Hoback Posted July 11, 2012 Report Posted July 11, 2012 Creaking and moaning I can take. Its the loud pops and snaps I get when I stand up that bother me. My car is to nice to make noises like that. Quote
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