Floor shifters

[TRoberts207]

just wondering what everyone is using for floor shifters, how hard is it to switch from a column shift to a floor shift.. i was thinking about buying either a b&m hammer shifter, or a b&m unimatic shifter.. if you were wondering, im not planning on running it at the track, just as a cruiser.. please help.. thanks Tom

[nova64000]

I had a B&M Sport shifter...easiest to use aftermarket floor shifter there is. The only problem was that it was hard manually shift it when racing without missing a gear...but for a cruiser I'd use it

installation was 3-4 self tap in screws and you have to cut little hole in the floor for the shift cable. Just disconnect/remove the stock shifter linkage and run the cable. Route the cable so that it doesn't hit the exhaust or anything that could burn the cable...

[TRoberts207]

isnt there something to do with a neutral safety switch or something??

[NovatoriusRex]

isnt there something to do with a neutral safety switch or something??

You'll need to take the neutral safety switch wires off of the switch at the base of the steering column, extend them, and run them to the micro-switch on the shifter. It's pretty easy and simple.

The reverse light switch is very similar.

[wagonman]

I installed a Hurst Quarter Stick in my 64'. It works and looks great!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/novawagonman/IMG_0451.jpg

[TooManyReels]

It's not a great picture of the shifter, but I hope this helps you out..As you can see a lot of options to choose from...It really depends on what you want or how you see it looking in your car...

Eddie

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w41/Esells7616/100_0271.jpg

[TRoberts207]

how would you guys rate the installation on a scale of 1-10 for difficulty??

[davidr5610]

I have a B&M Pro Ratchet and it is great. Easy to use, and looks good. Some people think its hard to use, but its not if you know how to use it properly.

My dad has the same one in his 64.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_13_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2532000-2532999/2532222_109_full.jpg

[vlevick]

Here is a picture of my '67 with a Hurst Pistol Grip.
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj91/vlevick/march035.jpg

[63novatuckin20s]

I have a B&M Megashifter and really love it because you are always sure what gear you have it in and can't miss an up or down shift. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh90/albert4648/misc%20Deuce%20pics/102_9508.jpg

[true69nova]

i'd like to know to. i want a megashifter but i dont want anything that will take to long or to hard to install. (yeah i know wrong forum since i have a 69 but its just the shifter)

[BareProductions]

Just put a B&M mega shifter in my 73 yesterday. I've never installed a shifter before or worked on a transmission. With the instructions they provide it took me about 3 hours...and I was taking things pretty slow.

I just need to finish up the cosmetic stuff...with the housing, lights, etc.

[MY67]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p65/MY67/bm_80683.jpg

[Sooner1]

I installed a Hurst Quarter Stick in my 64'. It works and looks great!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/novawagonman/IMG_0451.jpg

wow!
i like the console.
ive got the b & m pro stick- i pulled out the box last night.
looks easy to use and install.
flimsy looking aluminum cover- id rather have that black one you have.
i need to look into this.

several previous posts on this topic:
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84221&highlight=shifter
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93318&highlight=shifter


steve

[TRoberts207]

well,first of all, thanks to everyone who had something to say on here.. secondly i bought a b&m megashifter today.. ill let you know how the install goes when i get to it, may be a few weeks.. thanks again Tom

[BareProductions]

Here's my MegaShifter:

http://www.bareproductions.com\file\megashifter.JPG

[TRoberts207]

do you really have to cut an 1 1/2" hole in the floor for the cable??

[1slow64]

I will be installing this shifter in a few weeks. It is on sale for 195.00
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.723089/it.A/id.107/.f?sc=9&category=-109

[TRoberts207]

well, i put the shifter in this afternoon.. took a few hours... just be careful when installing the cable and you should be all set.. best part about this was bolting the thing down :(..

[NovaFan63]

well, i put the shifter in this afternoon.. took a few hours

We need some pics!! :yes:

[TRoberts207]

heres a few pics.. anyone know how to take the column shifter out?? and which wires are the neutraland reverse safety switches, i found them at the bottom of the column, just curious if it matters which 1 go to which ones on the shifter.. or if you just have to extend wires and plug them into either switch on the shifter.. oh yea heres the pics, i havent installed the casing or anything until i put my carpet in.. thanks again fellas Tom
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/TRoberts207/65%20Nova/003.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r145/TRoberts207/65%20Nova/001.jpg

[Markgyver]

heres a few pics.. anyone know how to take the column shifter out?? and which wires are the neutraland reverse safety switches, i found them at the bottom of the column, just curious if it matters which 1 go to which ones on the shifter.. or if you just have to extend wires and plug them into either switch on the shifter.. oh yea heres the pics, i havent installed the casing or anything until i put my carpet in.. thanks again fellas Tom

The correct wires need to go to the correct switch on the shifter. The ignition wire needs to go to the switch that is engages while the shifter is in the PARK position. The reverse lights go to the switch that is engaged while the shifter is in the REVERSE positon. Just cut the wires at the column and extend them to the shifter.

[wagonman]

wow!
i like the console.
ive got the b & m pro stick- i pulled out the box last night.
looks easy to use and install.
flimsy looking aluminum cover- id rather have that black one you have.
i need to look into this.

several previous posts on this topic:
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84221&highlight=shifter
http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93318&highlight=shifter


steve
I got the black cover from Classic Industies

[grnova]

performance powerhttp://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/tnt342/65%20nova/62nova015.jpg

[Nwayne]

Just got this Hurst quarter stick today!:D I really like the way it looks, so I hope it does the job!:yes:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/64Deuce/Interior/shifter005.jpg

[novamike]

FWIT- Atlantic Speed has the Hurst shifter#3838500 Pro-matic on sale for $109.88, list price at Summit is $179.95
Just thought their might be others reading this thread looking for a shifter.
Mike

[elblako91]

performance powerhttp://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn13/tnt342/65%20nova/62nova015.jpg

I see you used that fat mat sound dampener...How did that work out for you? O and i used a quick silver. Still sitting in the box. I want to put the sound dampener in first.

[JRouche]

I put the B&M Hammer shifter in my car. Works well with the 700R4..

I actually wrecked the cable, my fault. I tore the outer plastic shield which was hard to do but with my luck it was easy. The plastic shield holds all the lil wires together that make it function as a solid piece. With the plastic gone the wires were flexing outward and not transmitting the force to the tranny..

The shifter is nice, the nicest part is the grip, fits well in the hand. The shifter can be used as a manual shifter, which all can really. But if you switch it into manual mode you just push it up for every gear, or back. No gates to position into, just ratchet. Push, change, push change and so on.. With all that it is confusing. You gotta make sure to shift. And to get it into and out of the two modes it can be confusing. I just keep it in automatic... JR

[novanutcase]

Just got this Hurst quarter stick today!:D I really like the way it looks, so I hope it does the job!:yes:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/64Deuce/Interior/shifter005.jpg

DANG! That quarter stick looks mean! :thumbsup:

John

[Nwayne]

DANG! That quarter stick looks mean! :thumbsup:

John

Yes it does! And I can't wait to use it! :yes:

[duckman]

i have a b&m quicksilver, works great. low cost ratchet shifter.

[johnnymo63]

I used a Lokar tail-shaft mounted shifter on a 700r4. It bolts directly to the tranny and uses a steel rod w/ spherical rod ends for linkage.

For cruising, it's great, but for racing, it's crap. No positive stops, just detents for each gear. Easy to miss a shift. :(

I switched to this because I burned 2 cables on the exhaust. (B&M QuickSilver) (I could have sworn I had each one secure, too) :confused:

[NOVA Inc.]

wagonman,
Hey man your shifter looks great. How close is the shift knob to the seat when in low gear, and also when driving do you have to lean over to shift or is it within reach? Thanks for any info you can provide.
Brandon


I installed a Hurst Quarter Stick in my 64'. It works and looks great!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/novawagonman/IMG_0451.jpg