Convert manual 3spd column shift to floor shift?

[Jaysam]

Hi everyone. I’ve been a member here for a few years since I’ve picked up my 74 Satellite. I’ve been enjoying it since I picked it up but now looking to make a change. I’m looking for any do’s/do nots, tips, tricks advise on moving my column shift 3spd manual to a floor shift. It’s an all factory 318 car, just looking to make it a little more fun. What I’m thinking is a new tranny hump from brewers, I picked up a hurst Indy 3spd shifter that will mount on the more forward position on the tail shaft(since there are two mounting positions) new carpet, and a new column. Is there anything I’m forgetting or overlooking? Id like for it to be floor shift with bucket seats and NO counsel. I’m not trying to make it into something it’s not, I just wanna add a little cool factor to it. I know the shifter will not look factory but I would like it to look as close as possible to factory as it can. I really appreciate any advice or replies. Thanks, Jason

 

[NoCar2023]

Three on the tree in 74? that's different.

 

[NoCar2023]

Reinforcement brackets for the bucket seats?

https://www.manciniracing.com/addusc10-230.html

 

[R413]

First thing is take it to the car wash and clean everything.

Next step: take many photos of the complete car and the shift linkage.

Next save every part you remove, wire now together put nuts on the bolts, etc.

don’t throw anything away.

 

[Jaysam]

Reinforcement brackets for the bucket seats?
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https://www.manciniracing.com/addusc10-230.html

Thanks for the link. I thought I saw something like that similar but those look nice.

 

[Jaysam]

First thing is take it to the car wash and clean everything.

Next step: take many photos of the complete car and the shift linkage.

Next save every part you remove, wire now together put nuts on the bolts, etc.

don’t throw anything away.

Awesome thanks. That’s a great idea for any project. I wish someone would of told me that years ago. It would of saved me many headaches.