cable shift to linkage shift conversion.

• Nov 22, 2019

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I know this has been discussed in the past but my computer crashed I have lost my complete directory of parts sources and I cannot find what I am looking for in the B bodies search engine.
I need to install a 66 or later 727 tranny in my 65 Dodge Coronet and want to retain my stock (floor) shifter. I currently cannot find a source for a cable to linkage conversion kit and was hoping someone here could direct me to a vendor. If I cannot find the kit how hard would it be to just fabricate the conversion?

 

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• Nov 22, 2019

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I used a 66-68 column shift steering column on my 65. You need the column, bellcrank, and rods.

 

• Nov 22, 2019

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I apologize I was not clear (have updated original post) that I have a floor shifter with a console. Thanks for your info. anyway.

 

• Nov 22, 2019

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I think this was recently discussed..... Imperial Services made a conversion, but they are no more. A&A Transmission (Rick Allison) has what you are looking for I do believe.

 

• Nov 22, 2019

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Thanks, I will check with Rick as I have done business with him in the past....should have thought of him right off the bat.

 

• Nov 22, 2019

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For a '65 B, with console shifter, you are looking for #AACSCC-352. Let us know how it works out if you go that route.

 

• Nov 23, 2019

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I too am interested to know what you end up doing. I have the Imperial Services setup on my '64 Polara and it works, but I can not for the life of me get it adjusted so that the car goes into park. Everything else works. So i put in in neutral and set the brake..... not cool.

 

• Nov 23, 2019

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It would be simple to fab up. Set it up just like an aftermarket floor shifter. Move the pivot and weld a cable clamp on (or bolt). Just make sure the travel at the trans shift arm is the same distance at the shifter pivot. Disregard the park level attachment. I did this years ago on my Volare. Used a B&M shifter with a 12" cable cut down to attach to the factory linkage rods (no more burned shift cables)
Doug
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