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SayBye

03-31-2015 11:39 AM

Going 5 speed, column idea's?

For the guys that have gone to floor shifter, what have you done with where ur column shifter once was? just removed the shifter and left the hole or what?

PGSigns

03-31-2015 12:53 PM

Re: Going 5 speed, column idea's?

I have the floor shift column in the 66 and on the 63 I just removed the handle and cut off the piece that sticks out of the collar. Was just going to fill the hole with liquid metal and repaint it. Have got a flaming river column for it now.
Jimmy

pimpston65

03-31-2015 01:59 PM

Re: Going 5 speed, column idea's?

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Originally Posted by SayBye (Post 7113840)

For the guys that have gone to floor shifter, what have you done with where ur column shifter once was? just removed the shifter and left the hole or what?

switched to a non column shift unit and sold it to a member... if you can find a 4 speed column that would require pulling the column and steering shaft...

TJ's Chevy

03-31-2015 02:17 PM

Re: Going 5 speed, column idea's?

I've seen alot of guys use the paintable ididit floor shift steering column.

Lugnutz65

03-31-2015 10:05 PM

Re: Going 5 speed, column idea's?

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Originally Posted by SayBye (Post 7113840)

For the guys that have gone to floor shifter, what have you done with where ur column shifter once was? just removed the shifter and left the hole or what?

I still have my 3 speed shift collar on the column. I will either cut off the boss that sticks up and finish it off smooth like PGSigns suggested or maybe swap to an Ididit Column if I decide later that I want a tilt SW. I also toyed with the idea of using it as a place to install a 4 way emergency switch or other gadget.

I've heard folks mention how they think it looks "tacky" to just leave it there but I say just do whatever makes you happy. Mine is staying for the time being because I want to spend time on more important things - like getting my truck on the road (legally).

1963c-10

04-01-2015 08:58 AM

Re: Going 5 speed, column idea's?

Get a four speed column delete and problem solved. I have an extra one sitting here in primer I won't be using as I finally found a factory 4 speed column.....PM sent

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