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I'd like to convert my column shift 46 to a floor shift. Old speed catalogs and Whitney etc. showed units available thru the 60's-but no mfg offers them now. I believe I have to find one that fits 41-18 or maybe up to 49 style transmissions. I am fairly sure other/latter shifters won't work. Anybody have an old complete unit for this era they may want to sell? Thanks in advance.
Nick A
Virginia

'Suggest you run a "wanted" ad on H.A.M.B. Someone has one they aren't using.

Mr. Gasket might still have one that would work.

National Chevy Association has one in their catalog.

https://www.nationalchevyassoc.com/

Holy mackeral Nick, I'd think twice before you install a vintage shifter of the day, YIKES they can be grief. I had one back in the day from Honest Charlie Speed Shop, it was just a little bit better then garbage, LOL I spent a lot of times crawling underneath my 47 Chev unlocking the trans .I still have the shifter hanging on the wall in my shop,,,,,,good place for it LOL

49-52
Wont work with 46-48

If you can't find an exact application kit, you can modify a Hurst 3-speed shifter. The mounting brackets and/or shift rods can easily be altered to work.

You'll need one that fits close to the back of the trans case to clear your seat. One for a pickup truck should have the type handle you'll need.

It all depends upon how badly you want it. If you want it badly enough, you'll get it done.

As I remember its the mounting of the shifter unit that is a problem, you need to attach shifter to the rear of the trans where the torque tube ball swivel is .The only mounting bolts available are 5/16" and the ball thingy gets in the way. You can get it mounted but it will likely be a little jiggly.