Column Shifter to Floor Shifter HOW TO

Hi there i have a 1974 Gran Torion with a column shift and i was thinking about putting in a floor shifter how would i go about doing it.

Also if there are anyone out there who have the center console and shifter for sale please pm me thanks alot

1974 Gran Torino S&H Replica

I can probably write something up with the pics I have.

Paul
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Pretty much everything there is to know about converting it...

1974 Gran Torino S&H Replica

I swapped in a steering column for a floor shift. You don't have to do this, but I think it looks better to have the right column in. I took the shifter hump and located it in it's correct position, then marked and drilled the holes for self threading bolts. Then I marked and cut the hole for the shifter. Once this was all bolted in place I was able to locate the console and brackets. After a number of trial fits, I marked, drilled, and riveted the brackets in place. The only problem I have is, I don't have the column/shifter lock out. I found the wire harness for the floor shifter which is plug n play. If you do change the steering column, don't forget the rubber boot that bolts to the firewall. This is different than the column shift boot. Ask me how I know......I didn't get this boot with the column I bought. I'll figure out a solution for this problem sooner or later.

If you need to bolt in buckets in place of a bench seat, the easiest way is to buy J clips and exhaust manifold studs. There are 2 more mounting points inner by the driveshaft tunnel that are exactly like the outer 2. You simply snap the J clips in place, screw the studs in and use a flanged nut to secure the seat.

Jim

Thank you for the pics, any more info is greatly appreciated!

I cannot thank you guys enough for helping me Big smile

Hi,

I am also interested in how to sort out the wiring. I have a 75 Gran Torino which I have changed column to floor shifter. Just need to change over the wiring and all completed. Any tips as to what wires I need to pull out of steering column and connect to floor shifter. At the moment not sure what to do with this? Is it a direct plug and play from column to floor shifter?

Cheers

Damian

All I have is the plugs running out if the shifter which is for 73-76 mustang/Gran Torino then existing wiring from column shifter. Is there any other wiring harness I need or simply disconnect column and plug into floor shifter?

Cheers

There's a harness that runs from the shifter, across under the front seat, and up under that removable toe panel, if I remember right.

Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD*
78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1
79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1
'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500

I have 2 shifter assemblies from Thunderbird SuperCoupes. They have the cable, connector and mounting brackets for the AOD. They have a flat plate to use for mounting as well. Indicator is built in along with a light. I think the AOD and most other trannies have the reverse switch ON the tranny. I could be wrong by some models.

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Hi There,

If you have anything it would be appreciated. My issue is trying to connect column shift NSS switch and reverse to floor shifter. I have not been able to find anything such as wiring harnessing. If you could send it to damian.horne@medtronic.com would be greatly appreciated. I can give you a fax number which is 00111 41 398570692 if that was easier.

Thanks again for all your help. I am keen to get this done as soon as I get info so any info would be greatful for.

Cheers

Damian