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  1. 11-28-2011 12:00 PM #1
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    Auto transmission with vintage manual floor shift

     



    Saw a '39 Buick at a car show last week that has an automatic transmission (4L60E), but has a vintage manual looking floor shifter. Does anyone know how this would be accomplished?
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  2. 11-28-2011 01:32 PM #2
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    Probably a Lokar or a knock off of them... IMO they look pretty but don't shift worth a poop if you want to manual shift your automatic....
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    Just trying to keep the car looking original.
    Thought I had to go with a column shift because I want to keep the bench seat and no console. I don't need to power shift thru the gears, just want an auto standard shift operation.
    Do these work OK for this?
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    Lokar or Gennie most likely. Dave is right--they are a nice looking unit but don't manual shift well. I designed my interior around one but have seriously considered going with a B&M Quick Silver like I had in my previous car. That was an awesome shifter.


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