Automatic Floor Shifter Rebuild - 1965-1979 Ford, Mercury, Etc.

[@BigWill63]

Nice video, I just rebuilt mine with parts from WCCC. BTW: you forgot the neutral safety switch adjustment. Mine still had the instructions on it. Put shifter in park and push forward against the stop. Then, with the two screws a little loose, you push back gently on switch and then hold switch there while you tighten the screws. Worked perfectly.

[@chadhickey9942]

Holy crap. I felt like a professional. 68 and the shifter was sloppy and I thought it was broken and was already looking at aftermarket shifters or a better one, etc. amazing what a few little bushings did for it. Thanks Don!

[@timsmith1589]

I like the black and white dash, it looks awesome.

[@keithhiat2214]

Another shifter restored thanks to this video. The plastic bushing was completely gone in mine so the automatic shifter was moving around so much I thought I had a manual trans 4 spd. lol The only problem I had was one screw for the neutral switch broke. Easy outs have never worked for me so I just drill thru with a bit smaller then the bolt threads. The threads come out easily then.

[@eagleeye9549]

I had to weld some new metal in mine where the shifter was worn and filed it to fit snug. Works better than new in my opinion. No slop whatsoever!

[@gzbhow]

Just finished this little job myself. The hardest part of it all was getting that #$&@! cotter pin off the linkage... And then back on. Ha. Thanks Don!!

[@gilberthale7777]

I LOVE watching your How To videos. Lynda (wife) and I have posted several vides on our First Generation Mustangs and 69 Shelby GT500, and know how much time and effort it takes to produce the video files with even somewhat decent results. As you no doubt know, it is more than just a notion that is needed to make videos that are worth watching. I have made an effort to not replicate, or try to replicate, the videos you have done, as there is no need to add to the great work you have already done. Many thanks, and yes, I am a customer also - albeit not a high dollar revenue customer (yet). Thank you for taking the time to make your really nice videos.

[@donrush5690]

Thank you! Andrew has the skills that connect with people. It has been great to see his work stand the test of time.

[@gilberthale7777]

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[@NickMason1990]

Your instructions for everything are always so helpful and easy to follow. Appreciate the video!

[@silversolb18]

I just did this complete shifter rebuild on my 67 mustang. I was unlucky the bushing that goes through the housing had broke! I had to tack weld it back onto the shifter housing I replaced all the bushings and greased everything now its good as new!

[@jamesgiguere6620]

So I bought the parts and did the rebuild. Like brand new!

[@onlyweknow2]

Thanks for the parts and video, much better and safer too.

[@darrell2132]

i just picked up a '76 cougar and the gear shifter plate is broken and missing so Im looking to fix that and this was a great video to help!

[@CopCat34]

Great video. These how do videos are the best. Thanks WCCC!

[@garywood9525]

The viewers could benefit by explaining why you don't fully tighten nut or bolt when dealing with a complicated piece in several sections. I do the same thing to calibrate the gaps and align the parts since the Factory mass production usually has a jig to hold parts in place as the air guns screws them in . From what I've seen in the Industrial videos there would be about 3 stages with 3 workers that repeat the task and send on down the line. Doing a quick job and not sensing the torque for screws and bolts could strip the hole or crush plastic pieces where you don't notice any issues until the unit is install where the Needle is crooked or you hear a rubbing sound. The best way to judge the tightness is to feel how hard is was to undo if it didn't have any rush issues. Then take note if the item has a vertical or horizontal load on it to merely keeping it in place or oppose a force from a moving part . Often if the brackets are weathered you can see the clean area under a bolt head or its position by the screw.

[@donrush5690]

Thank you for the detailed suggestions! You are correct, it takes a certain amount of "feel" to get everything the right amount of torque.

[@carstenbuchberger9745]

perfect instruction. love the details, helped a lot. thanks

[@THEDIESELCHANNEL]

Great video. Greetings from South Africa

[@haljohnson5729]

Always a great video.Thanks

[@gertraba4484]

good vid did many a re hab on Mustangs from late 60's now we can't call U SHIFTLESS

[@jordanpeele5306]

great video with explanations. just curious why one would take the time and effort to replace everything with new parts but then place a beatup used neutral safety switch. lol

[@standardIssues67]

Its funny to me- The single part I was interested in and watched the entire video to find out what it was called was glanced over. I am looking for the black piece that goes behind the sgift indicator and over the neutral safety switch. Yep, that strip of black plastic?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Those are called the Shift Dial Background, and as far as we are aware, those are not reproduced. We have those for sale used, if you are missing one: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?CatID=15886&SearchTerms=Shift%20Dial&Type=AND

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff!

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Great video!

[@ricknelson7325]

Great Video, Do you have a part # for the pebble grain console inserts

[@ricknelson7325]

nvr mind I see it now

[@edspencer7121]

If a person were to put an AOD automatic transmission into a 69/70 Cougar would it be possible to replace the detent for correct location of the shifter in the gear that's selected?

[@AxelPowersGarage]

Myself and probably lots of others would like to know the answer to this question as well. Does anybody know if their is an upgrade for an AOD using this shifter?

[@itneverwasme]

Just did this on my '71, but now the gear indicator is off by 1/4 inch so the pointer is above the actual gear, point between the gear letters. What is the adjustment for this?

[@JeffKalvik-dv4gj]

I it possible to use this Cougar shifter and neutral safety switch in my '68 mustang with a console? Someone swapped in a FMX Tranny which has no safety switch as it was used with a column shift. (mustang with C4/C6 has safety switch is mounted on the trans, not in the shifter housing) Thanks for any info you can give.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

I did some asking around the shop, and the 67-68 shifter buckets cannot accommodate the FMX neutral safety switch, and the later shifter bucket that can accommodate the FMX switch will not fit the 67-68 transmission tunnel contour/bolt pattern. So unfortunately, you cannot just drop in the later shifter bucket and add the switch.

[@georgebell6335]

Two questions how much for a rebuild kit and I'm going to put the shifter in a rat rod so how con you make the shifter handle longer

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

rebuild kit: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/65z-7a133-1.html "How can you make the shifter handle longer" Honestly not sure. You not only have to extend the outer rod but also the little rod that goes down the middle that releases the shifter out of park. You might want to see if there are some rat rod forums out there and see how other people were able to do that.

[@Gtown1777]

This companny ripped me off for the last time!!!!

[@briansloan7184]

How?! Or is this sarcasm? I am confused. WCCC is an excellent organization.

[@kevinl8946]

Darren How did they rip you off? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@donrush5690]

It is click bait so you will go check out their site... We are very blessed in that we need no antics to sell our products, its been a great 30 years!

[@danjohnson9299]

Is the 1968 xr7 use the same bushings the shifter looks way different

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Yes, the same bushings were used on all Ford floor shifter levers from the mid 60's through the 70's: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/65z-7a133-1.html

[@Chris-mp4gh]

i love your videos. To use on a 1967 Galaxie too?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Yep, should be the same bushings and everything! Main difference is that the neutral safety switch won't be in the shifter bucket, it should be on the side of the transmission on your car.

[@michaelknight2897]

Another great video. Are you working on these cars to sell or are they customer cars?

[@donrush5690]

We just keep one around for demo purposes and sell them on Bring a Trailer when they are completed.

[@CarneyTV]

Does anybody make the housing part itself?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Those are not reproduced, but we have good used ones: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=shifter%20bucket&CatID=0

[@slyphsoldier]

Any idea what the bracket that the indicator arrow attaches to is called? it seems like it slides over the arm and attaches with a set screw. Mine is missing and I can't seem to find the part anywhere.

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

Is this the part you are looking for? secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/f2j36.html

[@slyphsoldier]

@@WestCoastClassicCougar That is in fact the one. I've been calling junkyards for three days trying to find one becuase the aftermarket shifter assembly doesn't come with it. Thank you!

[@jcfireman2215]

The seals a cheap material and will always tear no matter what lube you use.

[@jamesgiguere6620]

So do you sell a rebuild kit to do this job? I assume this will do for a 73 Gran Torino?

[@donrush5690]

No kit as there are subtle differences from year to year. Just plug in the item numbers shown on the screen.

[@japoe9]

What kind of transmission was this for?

[@WestCoastClassicCougar]

The car in the video has an FMX transmission, but the same parts were used for most of the Ford/Lincoln/Mercury floor shifter applications 65-79.