3 speed in floor back to column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70shortstep · 11-27-2006, 06:32 PM

I am new to the site. I fell in love with these trucks when I was 14, I am 42 now. I have recently bought a 70 stepside. I want to keep it as original as possible. Just a plain 3 speed, 6 cylinder. Someone has put the shifter in the floor. I want to put it back on the column. I have read a lot of threads and have not heard of anyone doing this. I would appreciate any feedback on how to do this and where to find the parts. Thanks for your help.

Brad · 11-27-2006, 06:43 PM

Welcome to the board from the great Pacific Northwest!

I can't help you, but good luck finding the shift rods. They're like hens teeth. However, I'm sure if you're patient enough someone will be able to hook you up here.

**Ron 586** · 11-27-2006, 09:04 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. The reason most people put in a floor shifter is the column shift wears out and starts hanging up. You can adjust them and get more use out of them if you know what you're doing. The problem you have is finding the parts you need to hook it all back up if it's savable. Good luck and maybe someone on board here can help you out.

pkj · 11-28-2006, 08:29 AM

i have a set of rods from my 68. worked fine when i removed them. you can have them. just change your name to blue and pay shipping. pm me. pkj

11-27-2006, 06:32 PM	#1
70shortstep Registerd User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Little Rock,AR Posts: 220	3 speed in floor back to column I am new to the site. I fell in love with these trucks when I was 14, I am 42 now. I have recently bought a 70 stepside. I want to keep it as original as possible. Just a plain 3 speed, 6 cylinder. Someone has put the shifter in the floor. I want to put it back on the column. I have read a lot of threads and have not heard of anyone doing this. I would appreciate any feedback on how to do this and where to find the parts. Thanks for your help.

11-27-2006, 06:43 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 3 speed in floor back to column Welcome to the board from the great Pacific Northwest! I can't help you, but good luck finding the shift rods. They're like hens teeth. However, I'm sure if you're patient enough someone will be able to hook you up here. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

11-27-2006, 09:04 PM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: 3 speed in floor back to column Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. The reason most people put in a floor shifter is the column shift wears out and starts hanging up. You can adjust them and get more use out of them if you know what you're doing. The problem you have is finding the parts you need to hook it all back up if it's savable. Good luck and maybe someone on board here can help you out. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-28-2006, 08:29 AM	#4
pkj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: waycross ga. Posts: 438	Re: 3 speed in floor back to column i have a set of rods from my 68. worked fine when i removed them. you can have them. just change your name to blue and pay shipping. pm me. pkj



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