Shifter Install

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  1. paperboy

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    I was thinking about changing my Maverick from the auto shift on the column to a floor shift but my car has a bench seat. I was wondering if anyone else has this set up and if you have pics.....
     
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    Maverocket Bob Williams

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    I think a factory floor shifter would interfere with a bench seat.
     
  3. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    I had a bench seat with a B&M Mega Shifter It worked just fine and there were no issues with fitment. I didn't want my bench anymore, so recently my buddy put in some Mustang buckets and replaced the B&M with a stock floor shifter. I like it much better now.
     
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    I was thinking about a B&M shifter
     
  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I ran a factory bench, with the factory floor shifter with no issues.
     
  6. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    dash sprint.jpg DSCN0011.JPG I have a B/M floor shifter in my Sprint with the bench seat...No issues at all. OoPs No shifter in first pic...Sorry.
     
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    Maverocket Bob Williams

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    Wow, I never would have guessed that...
     
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    I'll see if I can find a picture.
     

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