Three on tree to floor shift

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Three on tree to floor shift

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Ok so I got a lot of info on converting my truck to a five speed, but I am also considering doing a floor shift conversion for the three speed. Does anyone know of a good kit I can use to make this happen? Also might want a different rear so my 318 doesn't scream so much on the highway. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Re: Three on tree to floor shift

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PunisherD100 wrote:Ok so I got a lot of info on converting my truck to a five speed, but I am also considering doing a floor shift conversion for the three speed. Does anyone know of a good kit I can use to make this happen? Also might want a different rear so my 318 doesn't scream so much on the highway. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Probably most any conversion kit you'd find at Summit or Jegs would suffice. As for the gears, what
are you currently running? .... 3.91s? If you're not hauling heavy loads or towing, look into some 3.23s
or even 2.94s. :2cents
John

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If you stick with the 3-on-the-tree...why change it. I rebuilt mine with new bushings. Shifts like new! Craig

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Re: Three on tree to floor shift

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Not to hijack, but is there a rebuild kit available for the three on the tree shifter?
1967 D-100, /6, 3 on the tree

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hobo wrote:Not to hijack, but is there a rebuild kit available for the three on the tree shifter?
Not that I could find. Somebody else may know. I used Steele Rubber 32-0342-24 for the grommets. I think I had to sand them down a little. The spring washers for the tree and linkage arm washers came from Ace. I had to drill out the washers since the arms were worn. Craig

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