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Dorf55 01-28-2025 01:33 PM

3 on the tree..going to the floor
 

I have a 55 ford Fairlane and need to remove the column shifter and put in a floor shift.
What is the simplest and easiest way to remove the shifter tube from the column ? T:cool:he car and interior are in finish paint.
If I don't remove shifter tube what suggestions do you have ?

thanks

KULTULZ 01-28-2025 01:43 PM

Re: 3 on the tree..going to the floor
 

The main problem will be the shift lever socket.

As far as I know there is no replacement lever socket like a later floor shift car.

Stripping everything else from the steering column should be simple.

Hot Rod Reverend 01-28-2025 08:47 PM

Re: 3 on the tree..going to the floor
 

Dorf55, this is what I did with my 1955 Ford Club Sedan: https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-11

To each their own, but when I went with the period Hurst syncro-loc shifter I wanted to not only remove the column shift lever but replace with a shaft. I am very happy with the end result.

Dorf55 01-29-2025 10:07 AM

Re: 3 on the tree..going to the floor
 

Thanks you !

KULTULZ 01-30-2025 12:22 PM

Re: 3 on the tree..going to the floor
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot Rod Reverend (Post 2365666)

Dorf55, this is what I did with my 1955 Ford Club Sedan: https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...n-blog-part-11

To each their own, but when I went with the period Hurst syncro-loc shifter I wanted to not only remove the column shift lever but replace with a shaft. I am very happy with the end result.

DAMN (whoops - sorry REVEREND) GOOD MOD & RIGHT-UP!

Much nicer install than flat-rating it.


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