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Technical 3 on the tree, alteration, AD CHEVY HALF TON

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Cosmo49, Feb 9, 2023.

  1. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,552

    Cosmo49
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    I searched and people don’t seem to dig them the way I do but between my 1949 Chevrolet half ton’s floor starter and the column shift, it’s pretty much undriveable for the majority of the public which suits me just fine.

    I recently made a reduction in length to the column shifter arms to accommodate a 1962 261 engine with a Clifford intake.

    Here is the present 1956 235 with the shift arms reduced in size.
    upload_2023-2-9_18-2-12.jpeg

    Here’s a picture of a stock Reverse/First arm for comparison. I moved the pivot hole 1 1/4”.
    upload_2023-2-9_18-1-7.jpeg

    These pivots are worth their weight in gold.
    upload_2023-2-9_18-5-20.jpeg
    upload_2023-2-9_18-5-58.jpeg

    Business seat, 3 o’clock, Neutral position.
    upload_2023-2-9_18-7-22.jpeg

    Reverse or 2nd Gear (same throw).
    upload_2023-2-9_18-8-49.jpeg

    First or Third (same throw).
    upload_2023-2-9_18-10-22.jpeg

    I cleaned out the shift box and topped off with Cornhead Grease, good for another 74 years or so.

    This is a non native 1969 Saginaw/Borg-Warner 3sp+overdrive shift plate. I made my own rods and used Heim joints that are smooth and easily adjustable.
    upload_2023-2-9_18-15-54.jpeg

    Shifts like a hot knife through butter on the table of a non air conditioned 1950’s Virginia home in summer.
     

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  2. Very cool! I’ll have to reference this when we get around to setting up my sons 51. Thanks for sharing the details! :cool:
     
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  3. CSPIDY
    Joined: Nov 15, 2020
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    CSPIDY
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    Very kool and room on the floor for a six pack kooler
     
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  4. overspray
    Joined: Jan 14, 2003
    Posts: 1,417

    overspray
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    EXCELLENT!!
     
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  5. Dang skippy.
    Bought a 3 speed OD to keep my column shift.
    Thanks for the info
     
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  6. Little Truckdoctor and I are going to small block our 1950 3100 at some point and we want to keep the 3 on the tree, but I want to use a later model synchronized transmission and open drive line. Thanks for sharing and getting me to thinking!
     
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  7. Good info. Kept the 3 on the tree in my 53 and considering it for one of my Buicks.
     
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  8. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,552

    Cosmo49
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    Mr. Myrick, drive the truck @LLOYDFEST!
     
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  9. 4 pedals
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Posts: 958

    4 pedals
    Member
    from Nor Cal

    Three on the tree and your lady can sit next to you!

    Devin
     
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  10. badsix
    Joined: Sep 26, 2010
    Posts: 131

    badsix
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    from oregon

     
  11. It’s in a million pieces.
    The merc? That’s much closer to cruising
     
  12. Cosmo49
    Joined: Jan 15, 2007
    Posts: 1,552

    Cosmo49
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    I meant that YOU DRIVE MY TRUCK AT LLOYDFEST! Three on the tree with the overdrive.
     
  13. Ok. I brain farted. Long day yanking parts and cutting trees. :)
     
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