Shifter Linkage ?

[Tyus4]

I have a 1980 C-10 and it didn't come w/ the shifter linkage.  I recently purchased a linkage from a member.   I'm thinkin it attaches to the frame and might need a spring also.  Can anyone else confirm this?  Right now I have it running from the column to the tranny and it seems like its too loose/flimsy to shift.  W/O the linkage, it shifts fine so I know its not the tranny.

[Lt.Del]

This is the only pic i have on my computer when i yanked my old 350 out.  There is some play at this point...it wont be too tight.



SgtDel

[roundedline]

The linkage doesn't go directly to the trans, there is a pivot at the frame that it goes to also.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

[Tyus4]

Ok, now that I know it attaches to the frame...does anyone know if there is a spring in there somewhere?

[roundedline]

Yes there is a spring that goes to the frame piece also.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project

[Ziptar]

Mine didn't have a spring where it pivots on the frame, just a plastic bushing.

[Tyus4]

Anyone got any pics?

[Lt.Del]

When the daylight comes tomorrow and I can snap a few pics of my 79, I'll post 'em.

SgtDel

[Lt.Del]

Ok, here ya go.  It attaches to the frame as shown....




SgtDel

Edited by: SgtDel at: 2/15/06 1:02 pm

[Tyus4]

Thanks man, I appreciate it.  If anyone has a parts truck or just looking to get rid of one..Let me know...Or if anyone knows where I can get one...Thanks

Edited by: Tyus4 at: 2/15/06 6:10 pm

[DnStClr]

Check out the parts message board. There's always a few guys parting out their trucks.

Edited by: DnStClr at: 2/15/06 10:44 pm