Need shift linkage bushing repair kit...'55 Ford F-100 Panel

[Anonymous]

I go to shift into third. It starts rattlin' like it WANTS to go into gear, so I shifted back into 2nd then into third again. This time it went.
When I got to the shop, I popped the hood and sure enough, that linkage was wiggly where it shouldn't be. Mechanic sez "Bushing Kit!" like they grow on trees around this neck of the woods.
Does anyone here in 223ville have a set to sell or know where I can get a set of shift linkage bushings for the old beast? I got part numbers from a '56-'57 Chassis Parts and accessories catalog I got from an old fellow in Iowa back in the 70's. My '56 service manual doesn't even show this linkage....'55 manual probably don't either
Ford numbers for the TOP (Column) End look to be as follows:
washers, need 2, part #353509-S (total 4)
clips, need 2, part # 352358-S (total 4)
bushings, need 2, part # 7343
Bushing sleeve, need 2, part #7341
Numbers for the BOTTOM (Tranny) are :
adj. sleeves, need 2, part # 7353
spring-washer, need 2. part #351341-S
washers, need 2, part #353509-S
clips, need 2, part #352358-S

Looks to be a real simple fix, just pop some clips and replace sleeves and bushings. My local parts guy doesn't have 'em listed...his books don't go back that far. Any assist gratefully acknowledged.

 

[Anonymous]

I kept at it and found a bushing kit at Concours Parts out of Carson City, Nevada. (1-800-722-0009) They're not online, but I had to go online to find that out....there was a long list of parts places that don't like computers apparently. Will let y'all know how the truck shifts after I git 'er done.
Kit'll be here either Friday or Monday Later, Don

 

[Anonymous]

Finally got a DRY couple hours between rainstorms here on the far north coast....compared the kit to the bushings and they looked to be the same so I went after it. Took about 25 minutes per bracket then I took it for a test drive. Vaseline-d the inside of the brass and it shifted like brand new
(yes I AM old enough to have ridden in a brand new one-my dad had a '56 panel for a work truck back in the 50's)
Called Concours Auto Parts and thanked them for checking the interchange on the kit. It was supposed to fit 40-51 Fords, but it fit my '55 as well. It was a Chinese parts kit made up at Dennis Carpenter down in
Concord, North Carolina.
Y'all take care now.......Don