a modern column shift for a 5 speed??

[columnshift]

This is probably not that feasible but I thought i'd throw it out there...

Is there any way to hook up an old style column shifter to work some more modern manual transmission like an nv4500 or even nv5600?

I'm guessing they aren't made for it at all i'm just curious if anyone has ever heard of it being done... for the same reason that cop cars still need column shifters - aftermarket center console junk. I want to put a bunch of ham radio stuff at hand in my future 'Burb. I don't need to speed shift but I don't think i'm willing to go to an automatic just to regain the option to stack stuff there either... the 4x4 lever will still sorta be in the way anyways.

 

[bucket]

A column shifter can only work with a trans that has levers on the side. Modern transmissions do not.

 

[kleedus]

I am sure it could be done but not easy

you could make a custom shifter up and down to go from top gears to bottom gears (1rst to second)
rotate the shifter to move sideways (second to third)

it would take some engineering and total custom fabrication but pretty sure it could be done with a 5 speed.

a lot of trial and error and probably complicated operation to shift it but just about anything can be done.

 

[Konas new ride]

just about anything can be done.

Can do attitude.. I always find it a challenge when my buddies tell me.. Nope wont work, can't do that, wont fit... Same goes with.. nope you can't drink all that rye.. No way you can eat all those wings.. Just try me hahahaha

 

[highdesertrange]

not trying to be a smart ass, but why? highdesertranger

 

[columnshift]

not trying to be a smart ass, but why? highdesertranger

Didn't read the rest of the first post I guess. But answering gives me an excuse to bump it.

So I can have a center console full of ham radio gear without shifters being in the way. I don't want to be forced to use an automatic for just that reason if I can help it though.

 

[highdesertrange]

ok now it's clear. good reason to. highdesertranger

 

[roundhouse]

probably could use a cable somehow.

lots of front wheel drive cars use a cable from the floor shifter to the transaxle

look at the linkage the cabover big trucks use to reach way back to the trans.



theres also remote mounted shifters

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/produc...nger_Complete_Kit/Bronco_3-Speed_Transmission