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Re: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic

To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic
From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:03:24 -0600
Anyone out there had any experience with the Lokar "nostalgia" shifter?  In 
particular, I'm wondering how much effort is required to press the 
shift/interlock button in the shift knob to move from park to reverse or 
drive.  I don't have the full use of my right hand, and don't want to buy a 
shifter that's too hard to engage from park to the other gears.  I'm 
debating about using either a Lokar shifter or a B&M minivan auto shifter.  
The Lokar is the height I'd like (21 inches) versus the B&M which has a 
maximum height of 15 1/2 inches.  I'm not impressed with the Lockar price 
($180 for the shifter + extra $ for the indicator and display in the shift 
boot), versus $165 for the B&M that has everthing together.  Won't be buying 
the shifter until this spring when I swap my TH350 for a 200 4R but any 
advice would be appreciated.

Carl Ham
'56 TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL


>From: "william moldenhauer" <wmh678@worldnet.att.net>
>Reply-To: "william moldenhauer" <wmh678@worldnet.att.net>
>To: "Peters, Jon C" <jpeters@sikorsky.com>,   "'David and Cindi Walker'"  
><wahooadv@earthlink.net>,   <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic
>Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:02:24 -0800
>
>lokar
>Bill   48'chevy pick-up
>Channahon,Ill.
>website
>www.hotrodstogo.com
>Go ahead and take risks....just be sure that everything
>  will turn out OK.
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Peters, Jon C" <jpeters@sikorsky.com>
>To: "'David and Cindi Walker'" <wahooadv@earthlink.net>;
><oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 8:35 AM
>Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic
>
>
> > Locar has one that is chrome and has a black mushroom knob, with a 2 
>bend
> > shaft. Looks right, got one from Speedway.
> > Jon P
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David and Cindi Walker
> > [mailto:wahooadv@earthlink.net]
> > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:59 AM
> > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic
> >
> > I see many of you are running an automatic transmission in
> > your trucks. I am
> > looking for a shifter that 'fits it' - looks like a
> > four/three speed manual
> > floor shift. I like the Locar but it is a little too modern
> > looking (billet
> > aluminum knob).
> >
> > I would like any ideas to a vintage looking floor shifter
> > for a TH350. Thank
> > you.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > David
> >
> > wahooadv@earthlink.net
> > end of message
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
> > 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959




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