Hey Rick, I replaced my 3 spd column shift in my 53 gmc 1/2 ton 228 last month with a saginaw 2 ring 4 spd. It was a direct bolt in. I bought the shifter from Patrick's. They modify a hurst shifter to mount on the front of the tail housing so the shifter comes through the floor in just the right spot. I'm using a 3.08 gear. It is unbelievable the way my truck drives now. No problem staying up with traffic. The gearing was perfect. The saginaw should be a bolt in for a 235. Just another option.
