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    Rick B is offline CHR Member Visit my Photo Gallery
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    Genie or Locar shifter

     



    Any preference for Gennie or Locar shifter for a C4 box in a truck? I have to import to UK so wondered which one to get

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    I am happy with my Lokar. It's better than the earlier models, has neautral and reverse lock-outs. The Gennie Co. went out of business and I think is being run by someone new. I thought they're mounting was flimsy (worse than my Lokar!) and heard of quality / longevity problems. fwiw, my opinion!!

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    Lokar is a quality product and is a continually growing company. Gennie, as said by 34_40 may or may not be in business, therefore, any repair parts in the future may not be available.
    Dave W
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    pass on the genie. the shift lever wears out and will no longer lock in park. piss poor design to begin with .

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    Thanks Guys a great help,I was 90/10 Lokar anyway so now will order one.

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    I installed a Lokar shifter in my '72 El Camino with a 2004R trans. The shifter uses a threaded rod to operate the lever on the trans. I didn't want to use a cable shifter. The Lokar unit and hardware is first rate. I also had to buy a switch from Lokar for the back up lights.

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    When I got to the point in the build on my coupe where I needed a shifter, I couldn't afford a Gennie or a Lokar, so I made my own. I have about $6 in it (for two 3/8" heim joints). I used the shifter lever from a '51 Ford pickup and scrap steel I had left over from other stuff.
    Jim

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