[blueghoast]

I'm in need of some parts or information on the shift linkage on my Ventura.
It's got a 350 Pontiac motor and a 350 trans, It is column shifted, but my
linkage that go's from the frame to the trans won't clear the headers.
Do the poncho powered Venturas call for a special linkage, It looks like it
needs to have a curve to go over the shift linkage?
Any help from you guy's out there would be appreciated. Thanks

GT.

[Slick]

Here you go!

https://www.amazon.com/Lokar-ACA-180.../dp/B000COL2Q0

[blueghoast]

Thanks, Maybe as a last resort. I would like to do it with factory parts if
they made them, Any one else know of the part I need or have one?

GT.

[importsmasher]

I had the same problem with my old 73 Ventura. Shift linkage wouldn't clear the headers. As I recall (it was 27 years ago) I was able to bend the linkage to clear, but it didn't work real well. I put a floor shifter in it, and eventually converted to Ram Air manifolds and a 4 speed.

Importsmasher

[blueghoast]

Well I thought they made a factory piece but I'm not having any luck. LOL
Thanks for all the info guy's, May be I'll try Slicks advise it looks like a
trick piece and something that'll work good too.

GT.

[se428bandit]

What headers are you using? I used Hooker super comp on my Ventura and had no problem with my column shift.

[blueghoast]

Originally Posted by se428bandit

What headers are you using? I used Hooker super comp on my Ventura and had no problem with my column shift.

I'm using dougs and I think that's the problem.
I ordered that linkage kit that Slick suggested, See how that works.