Duff Floor Conversion Dash Clearance?

[NJBronk]

I tried searching a bit but couldn't find a definitive answer:

Does anyone know exactly how much clearance there is between the dash and the Duff 3 speed floor conversion kit when in Reverse / 2nd gear? I have a A/C setup that sticks out about 4 inches from the dash a the bottom edge and I'm not sure if I have enough room.

Picture for reference:

Thanks!

 

[SteveL]

Without measuring I think you're ok on the dash but that drink holder may be an issue.

 

[NJBronk]

Thanks, if anyone has the actual measurements that would make me feel better. I’m okay ditching the cup holders

 

[Oldtimer]

I don't see any problem with dash.
Center console may be an issue.
I have Duff's 4 sp shifter on my top loader 4sp.
First picture shows 1st gear (R on 3 sp), plenty of room.
Also note Duff's transfer case shifter is closer to dash in 4 Low the trans shifter.
Second picture shows 4th (3rd on 3 sp) gear.
The shifter on my Duff's 3sp was in very similar locations.

 

[NJBronk]

I don't see any problem with dash.
Center console may be an issue.
I have Duff's 4 sp shifter on my top loader 4sp.
First picture shows 1st gear (R on 3 sp), plenty of room.
Also note Duff's transfer case shifter is closer to dash in 4 Low the trans shifter.
Second picture shows 4th (3rd on 3 sp) gear.
The shifter on my Duff's 3sp was in very similar locations.

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Thanks. Ignorant question - is the toploader 4 speed shifter

 

[NJBronk]

Thanks. So the top loader 4 speed shifter is in the same place as the 3 speed?

 

[Oldtimer]

Pretty much.
The shifter is actually bolted to the transfer case,
The top loader 4 speed case is an inch longer than the Bronco 3 speed case, so the shifter on the 3 speed may be an inch closer to dash.

 

[Oldtimer]

This is the hole in tunnel for 4 sped shifter.
The hole for 3 speed may have beem a smaller, I don't remember.

 

[NJBronk]

Thanks again.

 

[fluffybunny]

Mine is 7-1/2' away from the dash in R or 2nd.

 

[NJBronk]

Mine is 7-1/2' away from the dash in R or 2nd.

Thank you!

Any chance you have their twin sticks as well? Wondering if they also will fit.

 

[kat]

I have twin sticks on my 76 3 speed and with your A/C I can tell it will be tight. You might have to shorten or get modded sticks. My Duff floor shifter was more of an issue with clearance on my center console and seats. I have a 3 inch body lift so I could heat up shifter at the base and bend it where needed