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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: gschaller on March 26, 2013, 07:34:38 pm

Title: Shifter kit for a 75 c10
Post by: gschaller on March 26, 2013, 07:34:38 pm

I have a 1975 C10 with a 3 speed manual on the column transmission. A while back it started freezing up changing gears while stopped so that I had to get under the hood and lift up on one of the linkages to get it unfroze. Then, it froze up completely where I couldn't get it to move period.

I went online looking for new linkages and what not but the only thing I could find was buying the whole steering column used for $200. I'm not a big fan of column shifters anyways, and really don't want to buy a used column and maybe end up right back where I am in a year or so, so I went looking to switch the shifter from the column to the floor.

I found a shifter no problem, but am having a real problem finding the linkages. I was told by several different mechanics that conversion kits were easy to find. But extensive searches on the net haven't been able to find anything. And today I checked the local auto parts stores and they have nothing either. Plenty of automatic transmission conversion kits, but nothing for manual.

So, before I head to a junk yard I thought I see if anyone here knew of a place that I could still get a conversion kit at. 75 c10 with a 350 engine.

Thank ya.

Title: Re: Shifter kit for a 75 c10
Post by: Jason S on March 26, 2013, 07:55:36 pm

The linkages from the shifter to the transmission shift levers are included in the Hurst kit.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/501-0016/10002/-1?parentProductId=745821 (http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/501-0016/10002/-1?parentProductId=745821) (without boot) or

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/501-0016K/10002/-1?parentProductId=745821 (http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/501-0016K/10002/-1?parentProductId=745821) (with a Jegs boot) or

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUU-5010016/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HUU-5010016/) (without boot)

Title: Re: Shifter kit for a 75 c10
Post by: Blazin on March 27, 2013, 12:20:42 am

Also remember you get what you pay for. The cheap floor shifters for the 3 speeds are a waste of time. they jamb up similar to the worn out column shifter. Spend the money and buy a Husrt with the linkage included.
My personal opinion is if you can find the parts to rebuild the column shifter that is the way to go.

Title: Re: Shifter kit for a 75 c10
Post by: gschaller on March 28, 2013, 06:48:24 am

Thank you for the info and the links!