Re: 3 on tree - floor?

[Bill Watson <wwatson6@xxxxxxx>]

The MaxWedge cars came with a 3-on-the-floor, but all the other models had
the 3-on-the-tree

As for the 1963-64 C body Chryslers and Dodge 880s. the 3-on-the-floor was
standard, not optional.  That started in 1960 with Chrysler's Astrodome
instrument panel.  The dome swept up the steering column so far there was
not enough room for a stick shift.  Thus the floor shift.   This continued
right through to the end of the 1964 model year.   And the 1962-64 C body
cars with the stick shift did not use Chrysler's reduction gear starter -
they hung onto the 1961 direct drive unit.

And of course the 1960-61 Valiant and 1961 Lancer had a floor shift  for a
similar reason - the steering wheel was so deeply dished there was no room
for a column shifter.   Plus the floor unit was sportier and more
'european'.

Bill
Vanncouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary H." <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 6:03 PM
Subject: 3 on tree - floor?


>
> Does anyone know if a 3 on the floor standard trans shifter was an
> option on a 1962 B body?
>
> I seem to recall a 1963 or 1964 C body with this option, but not a B.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
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