Column shift linkage

[Rusty 72]

Hi everyone.

So I'm putting my 1972 Charger back together after rebuilding the trans and engine.
When I got this car I found out the original trans (1972 A904) had been replaced with a 1968 A904. I'm assuming the cases of each are the same? I'm missing some of the original column shifter mounting brackets? Where does it attach to the transmission? I fabbed up a bracket that I thought would do the job but my exhaust is in that same spot and 2 things can't be in the same spot at once so...
I'm having a hard time even finding a bracket? Any body have any pictures of what it's suppose to look like down there?

Thanks in advance, Jeanette

 

[Rusty 72]

Is this what I'm missing?

I'm thinking I need this bracket?

or this bracket?

 

[beanhead]

These are from the '73 FSM, maybe it helps?

 

[Rusty 72]

I have the 1972 FSM and that has the same image. For some reason it's not clear to me where this bracket would bolt too? and what bracket it is? thats the one I'm missing though.

 

[beanhead]

Look for a threaded hole in the case right there, if I remember right my '68 transmission had a stud screwed in there that the linkage attached to.

 

[oldkimmer]

I likely have every piece for u from a 72 satellite. Kim

 

[Dickie71]

Is this what I'm missing?

I'm thinking I need this bracket?

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or this bracket?

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You need the top bracket. I'm in the process of the same rebuild on my 71 that some made a B&M floor shift. I like the column shift personally...only problem I'm having is the shift linkage is hitting the trans coolant lines so watch out for that.

 

[Rusty 72]

ok I think I'm kinda figuring out what's going on here. I have a 1972 car with a 1968 transmission and I have this linkage as you can see from my pictures. Whether this linkage is from 1972 or 1968 I do not know.
My torqueshaft has this distinctive bend in it.

 

[Rusty 72]

The 1968 trans I have has only 2 spots for any sort of bracket.

 

[Rusty 72]

Other torqueflights have 3 mounting bracket holes?

 

[Rusty 72]

So I may have all the wrong linkage?

sorry I wasn't able to put it all in one reply. thanks.

 

[Rusty 72]

All these different linkages and transmissions makes a person want to pull their hair out...seriously...

 

[Rusty 72]

Hmmm. Ok I see what your saying but I feel like I tried that already and it didn't work? I can try it again when I get home from work.

I have put so much work into the car in the last 6 months and I'm on the verge of driving it if I can just get the darn linkages figure out.

 

[oldkimmer]

Some cars do have the linkage underneath like u posted. But I thought it was later 70s. Kim

 

[Rusty 72]

Some cars do have the linkage underneath like u posted. But I thought it was later 70s. Kim

That's how this one is right now. That's part of the problem though, if this trans isn't original I have no idea if any of the linkage is either.

Thanks Kim for the offer for a bracket also! I'm still trying to figure out what I even need?

 

[Rusty 72]

The more i look at it I wonder if I need this bracket?

I don't know...
Does anybody have a picture of a 1972 with a 1972 trans and 1972 linkages??

 

[oldkimmer]

Hanging down below the exhaust and frame rail?

Yes. I have the bracket that bolts to the trans like he pictured. Not exactually the same. Like in post 25. Kim

 

[Rusty 72]

I see what you are saying 1972GY8SE but that isn't the set up I have.
For example that adjusting swivel is on the rear rod and what's in my car now (whether it's correct or not), the adjusting swivel is on the front rod like in the factory image with the "hump" in the torque shaft.

 

[Rusty 72]

I appreciate everyone's help!
I don't have a preference for what set up it has I just want to make sure I have the correct set up for the correct brackets.

 

[Rusty 72]

That is not the linkage I have. Is that what is suppose to be in there?

The factory manual doesn't help with all their "Carline, B, G, W....." What's the Charger car line?