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jamis · 01-26-2006, 04:19 PM

What are you guys doing about the bell shape shifter assembly on the automatic columns when you go to floor shifters? Anyway to improve the aesthetics of the column? Covering up the shifter and indicator holes? Changing columns? Pics would be great.

**Palf70Step** · 01-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Yukon Jack did some mods to an auto column to make it look smooth. Me, I have a floor shift column to go into mine if I go that way.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-26-2006, 04:57 PM

I too used a "bare" column off a 4 speed truck. I got mine for free

I also have a lokar shifter. That thing is sweet. Here's a pic. It kinda shows the column and shifter.

junkyardjohn · 01-26-2006, 05:15 PM

YOU CAN EITHER REPLACE THE STEERING COLLUMN WITH A FLOOR SHIFT COLLUMN OR JUST REPLACE THE SHIFTER BOWL ON YOURS. IT'S PRETTY EASY. YOU CAN USUALLY PICK UP A SHIFTER BOWL FOR ABOUT $20 & A COMPLETE COLLUMN FOR ABOUT $40 OR $50 JOHN

**Yukon Jack** · 01-26-2006, 05:42 PM

Here's a link to pics of how I did it - just ground off the offending areas and cut a patch out of a beer can and JB welded it in. Worked real well for me.

matthufham · 01-26-2006, 05:09 PM

i got a megashifter on the floor, and took off the column shifter handle and gear indicator stuff and left it. i have a tilt so finding a new collar from a manual tilt to bolt on would be hard to do and expensive, and i don't really care to hack up my current auto tilt column.

edmonton72 · 01-26-2006, 06:34 PM

I'm planning on geting a new column for mine. How hard is it to get a no shifter tilt column. If you don't want to get a new column, I would just remove the Shifter and indicator off the old one.

chevy_fatman · 01-26-2006, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edmonton72

I'm planning on geting a new column for mine. How hard is it to get a no shifter tilt column.

I know they're just as common as hen's teeth!

**basketcase** · 01-26-2006, 08:50 PM

That is a pretty slick way of smoothing up the column. I have a '74 Corvette tilt/tele column I've been thinking about using but I wasn't too excited about rewiring for the column ignition switch. I was thinking about using the column ignition switch for a theft deterent but it only takes a thief about 2 seconds to pop it out with a slide hammer and start the truck with a screwdriver so I really don't think it's worth the bother. All I would have to do is match up the turn signal plugs and I would be good to go.

Tom

matthufham · 01-26-2006, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

I know they're just as common as hen's teeth!

............ do hen's have teeth? that's means they're rare as i said earlier but i don't live on a chicken farm.

jamis · 01-26-2006, 06:49 PM

thanks for the tips everyone!

Yukan Jack
I think will give your mod a try before looking fo another bowl or column, thanks for the pics and info. Did you epoxy the can material on the inside first to hold it in place?

**Yukon Jack** · 01-27-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamis

Yukan Jack
I think will give your mod a try before looking fo another bowl or column, thanks for the pics and info. Did you epoxy the can material on the inside first to hold it in place?

I cut the piece a bit larger than the hole and then slide it in from behind and then put the JB weld on top like a filler - seemed to work just fine that way. Once it was sanded down it was nice and smooth.

*1969owner* · 01-26-2006, 07:18 PM

sweet truck.

**special-K** · 01-26-2006, 10:56 PM

You can buy them new from Flaming River or Ididit for what a nice rebuilt would cost.

jamis · 01-27-2006, 08:50 AM

Anyone know how that shifter bowl comes off? It almost looks like the turn signal switch base needs to be unscrewed because it has a flat side to it possibly for a specialty socket.

junkyardjohn · 01-27-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamis

Anyone know how that shifter bowl comes off? It almost looks like the turn signal switch base needs to be unscrewed because it has a flat side to it possibly for a specialty socket.

NO SPECIAL TOOLS ARE REQUIRED. PULL OFF THE STEERING WHEEL, SHIFTER LEVER , TURN SIGNAL LEVER & EMERGENCY FLASHER KNOB. UNBOLT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. UNDERNEATH IT YOU WILL SEE 3 PHILLIPS SCREWS. THEY HOLD ON THE TOP RING. REMOVE THIS RING & THE BOWL WILL JUST SLIDE OFF. HOPE THIS HELPS.

JOHN

weasel29gm · 01-27-2006, 11:48 AM

Mines been on the floor and unchanged since I've owned it, work and expense for nothin' leave it.

jamis · 01-27-2006, 06:20 PM

Thanks John
I will take a closer look

jamis · 01-29-2006, 04:14 PM

thanks for the help....got it done

chevy_fatman · 01-29-2006, 05:53 PM

Now you need to write a FAQ on this!

jamis · 01-29-2006, 06:43 PM

It was Yukan Jack's idea http://yukon.b0xen.us/albums/vantilt/

LOL
I made need a faq on how to reassemble the column

pissonNOS · 01-29-2006, 07:36 PM

i bolted my tach in mine where I pulled thew shifter out of

pissonNOS · 01-29-2006, 07:40 PM

heres a pic

jamis · 01-29-2006, 09:23 PM

thats not a bad way to make use of that shifter stub.

corn · 01-29-2006, 09:28 PM

I was just going to say "It would be a cool place to mount your tach" but I got beat again. Good job pissonNOS

01-26-2006, 04:19 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	question for floor shift guys What are you guys doing about the bell shape shifter assembly on the automatic columns when you go to floor shifters? Anyway to improve the aesthetics of the column? Covering up the shifter and indicator holes? Changing columns? Pics would be great. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: question for floor shift guys Yukon Jack did some mods to an auto column to make it look smooth. Me, I have a floor shift column to go into mine if I go that way. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-26-2006, 04:57 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: question for floor shift guys I too used a "bare" column off a 4 speed truck. I got mine for free I also have a lokar shifter. That thing is sweet. Here's a pic. It kinda shows the column and shifter. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-26-2006 at 04:59 PM.

01-26-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: question for floor shift guys YOU CAN EITHER REPLACE THE STEERING COLLUMN WITH A FLOOR SHIFT COLLUMN OR JUST REPLACE THE SHIFTER BOWL ON YOURS. IT'S PRETTY EASY. YOU CAN USUALLY PICK UP A SHIFTER BOWL FOR ABOUT $20 & A COMPLETE COLLUMN FOR ABOUT $40 OR $50 JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-26-2006, 05:42 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: question for floor shift guys Here's a link to pics of how I did it - just ground off the offending areas and cut a patch out of a beer can and JB welded it in. Worked real well for me. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-26-2006, 05:09 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: question for floor shift guys i got a megashifter on the floor, and took off the column shifter handle and gear indicator stuff and left it. i have a tilt so finding a new collar from a manual tilt to bolt on would be hard to do and expensive, and i don't really care to hack up my current auto tilt column.

01-26-2006, 06:34 PM	#7
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: question for floor shift guys I'm planning on geting a new column for mine. How hard is it to get a no shifter tilt column. If you don't want to get a new column, I would just remove the Shifter and indicator off the old one. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

01-26-2006, 08:50 PM	#9
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: question for floor shift guys That is a pretty slick way of smoothing up the column. I have a '74 Corvette tilt/tele column I've been thinking about using but I wasn't too excited about rewiring for the column ignition switch. I was thinking about using the column ignition switch for a theft deterent but it only takes a thief about 2 seconds to pop it out with a slide hammer and start the truck with a screwdriver so I really don't think it's worth the bother. All I would have to do is match up the turn signal plugs and I would be good to go. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

01-26-2006, 06:49 PM	#11
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys thanks for the tips everyone! Yukan Jack I think will give your mod a try before looking fo another bowl or column, thanks for the pics and info. Did you epoxy the can material on the inside first to hold it in place? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 01-26-2006 at 06:51 PM.

01-26-2006, 07:18 PM	#13
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: question for floor shift guys sweet truck.

01-26-2006, 10:56 PM	#14
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01-27-2006, 08:50 AM	#15
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys Anyone know how that shifter bowl comes off? It almost looks like the turn signal switch base needs to be unscrewed because it has a flat side to it possibly for a specialty socket. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-27-2006, 11:48 AM	#17
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Re: question for floor shift guys Mines been on the floor and unchanged since I've owned it, work and expense for nothin' leave it. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-27-2006, 06:20 PM	#18
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys Thanks John I will take a closer look __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-29-2006, 04:14 PM	#19
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys thanks for the help....got it done __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:13 AM.



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01-29-2006, 05:53 PM	#20
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: question for floor shift guys Now you need to write a FAQ on this! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

01-29-2006, 06:43 PM	#21
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys It was Yukan Jack's idea http://yukon.b0xen.us/albums/vantilt/ LOL I made need a faq on how to reassemble the column __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-29-2006, 07:36 PM	#22
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: question for floor shift guys i bolted my tach in mine where I pulled thew shifter out of __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-29-2006, 07:40 PM	#23
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: question for floor shift guys heres a pic Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-29-2006, 09:23 PM	#24
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: question for floor shift guys thats not a bad way to make use of that shifter stub. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

01-29-2006, 09:28 PM	#25
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: question for floor shift guys I was just going to say "It would be a cool place to mount your tach" but I got beat again. Good job pissonNOS

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