1970-1971 Ford and Mercury - 1971 Torino GT - Need Kickdown Linkage for a 429

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1971 Torino GT - Need Kickdown Linkage for a 429

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Topic: 1971 Torino GT - Need Kickdown Linkage for a 429

Posted By: croakernorge
Subject: 1971 Torino GT - Need Kickdown Linkage for a 429
Date Posted: 07-October-2013 at 6:13AM

My Marti report indicated I originally had a C4 cruise o matic but I need to verify if I still have the C4 or a C6. At the Carlisle show this weekend a Ford vendor said that the C4 would not have mated up to the 429 that it should be a C6. The car originally had a 351-C in it but was swapped at some point.

I want to put my original column shifter to use and get rid of the B&M that someone installed. The shop I work with said I'm missing my kickdown linkage and brackets to swap over the original shifter. Anyone have any available or know what I should be looking for? Would comparable year Thunderbirds or Galaxies fit this? Not having an easy time. Thanks.

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Posted By: croakernorge
Date Posted: 10-October-2013 at 3:22PM

Just an update I confirmed tonight my Torino does have the C6 transmission. The prior owner disconnected the stock linkage to use a B&M shifter. My local classic shop told me my original linkage was missing. I did look around online and see Lokar makes a kit but the original specs looked like it was a rod. Anyone ever used a Lokar or similar cable system to restore the original column shifter? Thanks.

Posted By: GranTorinoSport
Date Posted: 10-October-2013 at 6:08PM

Have the Lokar kit but have not installed it yet. I do think it is the ticket for a kick down lever and they are easy to fit because you just cut them.

A little on the speedy side but you do get what you pay for.

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