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Auto column shifter tabs?
I really do not know what to call them but on my 64 auto column there are 3 metal tabs that hold the shift indicator to the actual steering column. 2 of the tabs are broken off and one of the broken ones were found. Has anyone ever tried welding these back on or have any idea on a good fix. Will it maybe interchange with some other older chevy car part because from what I have read these auto truck columns are hard to come by.I have tried doing some searching online but have sort of come up dry.
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
These are what I am talking about. I pulled the tube and tried welding today but one broke off in the way back in. I am not much of a welder though
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
welding them back would be best, and fabricate the fourth, going to have to mig with gas probably .025 wire and a good machine for lower heat settings, Ideally you would want to tig that back together. make sure it is clean as you can get it, and no rust.
good luck.
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
I have a pretty good mig Century 180 220v with a bottle and small wire. I am just not very good at using it. I tabbed the third. Where does the fourth go? Any pics available for reference?
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
If I recall, there are only three, the turn signal switch sits on top of them right?
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
Yeah that is all I could see spots for but you threw me for a loop when you said fab the fourth
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Re: Auto column shifter tabs?
Yeah sorry bout that,seen alot of columns in my days as a tech, had to rattle the drawers up there and blow dust and cobwebs out. lol
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