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StuckinAz · 03-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Gentlemen-
I just picked up a automatic column to install in my floor shift truck. The plan is to restore the column and the awesome deluxe wheel. I understand there will be a bracket thats on the frame I will need. I also need to refinish the wheel. My truck is red with a white top and the interior will be the same colors. I am looking to paint the column and wheel white as well and ditch the modern wheel and "car" shifter it currently has. Here are my questions and your answers are appreciated.

1. Any idea what it will take and the best route to go for that frame bracket?
2. I only got 1 linkage with the coulmn (shown in pic). How many more do I need and what do they look like?
3. Best way to refurbish the wheel without spending $400?

protrash64 · 03-08-2010, 01:18 PM

What bracket are you talkin' about? The brackets are usually riveted to the frame under the truck adjacent to the trans. You will need the horizontal linkage that rotates the trans 'U' .

Mine dropped straight off the column and down under the floor board to the next piece. I just ripped off this stuff if you need or want to see it. PM me if so.

StuckinAz · 03-08-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

What bracket are you talkin' about? The brackets are usually riveted to the frame under the truck adjacent to the trans. You will need the horizontal linkage that rotates the trans 'U' .

Mine dropped straight off the column and down under the floor board to the next piece. I just ripped off this stuff if you need or want to see it. PM me if so.

Yep, the bracket thats riveted to the frame. Ive seen them....just dont have one.

K-TEN · 03-08-2010, 01:42 PM

I converted my 3-on-the-tree column to an auto column with the help of an NOS tube with the correct auto linkage at the bottom. There was no additional bracket necessary that I can recall. Also, if you can't get your linkage to match up properly, you can use a Lokar cable link kit . It works very nicely.

protrash64 · 03-08-2010, 04:37 PM

Here's the part that goes across from the frame to the tranny.

protrash64 · 03-08-2010, 05:24 PM

Here ya go.....this is the complete set of crap that was shifting my trans. I guess it worked correctly

.......

Nice talking with you Larry!!

**DPowers** · 03-08-2010, 04:49 PM

You could go with the Lokar or Kugel system and not mess with the bracket on the frame.

StuckinAz · 03-08-2010, 08:57 PM

I can say that refurbishing this steering wheel is not going to be as easy as I thought. Its been painted twice since the factory and chip deep enough that it will need to be fully scuffed. Not sure what I can use to get this paint off without damaging the actual wheel...........................

StuckinAz · 03-10-2010, 03:58 PM

FYI. Here is a pic I found of the automatic column frame mount.

03-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#1
StuckinAz GM ONLY Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 73	Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck Gentlemen- I just picked up a automatic column to install in my floor shift truck. The plan is to restore the column and the awesome deluxe wheel. I understand there will be a bracket thats on the frame I will need. I also need to refinish the wheel. My truck is red with a white top and the interior will be the same colors. I am looking to paint the column and wheel white as well and ditch the modern wheel and "car" shifter it currently has. Here are my questions and your answers are appreciated. 1. Any idea what it will take and the best route to go for that frame bracket? 2. I only got 1 linkage with the coulmn (shown in pic). How many more do I need and what do they look like? 3. Best way to refurbish the wheel without spending $400? Attached Images __________________ "59 Apache Short Step "64 GMC Short Wide "07 Crewcab "08 Tricked Tahoe Last edited by StuckinAz; 03-08-2010 at 03:28 PM.

03-08-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck What bracket are you talkin' about? The brackets are usually riveted to the frame under the truck adjacent to the trans. You will need the horizontal linkage that rotates the trans 'U' . Mine dropped straight off the column and down under the floor board to the next piece. I just ripped off this stuff if you need or want to see it. PM me if so. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 03-08-2010 at 01:18 PM.

03-08-2010, 01:42 PM	#4
K-TEN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck I converted my 3-on-the-tree column to an auto column with the help of an NOS tube with the correct auto linkage at the bottom. There was no additional bracket necessary that I can recall. Also, if you can't get your linkage to match up properly, you can use a Lokar cable link kit . It works very nicely.

03-08-2010, 04:37 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck Here's the part that goes across from the frame to the tranny. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-08-2010, 05:24 PM	#6
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck Here ya go.....this is the complete set of crap that was shifting my trans. I guess it worked correctly....... Nice talking with you Larry!! Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-08-2010, 04:49 PM	#7
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck You could go with the Lokar or Kugel system and not mess with the bracket on the frame. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-08-2010, 08:57 PM	#8
StuckinAz GM ONLY Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 73	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck I can say that refurbishing this steering wheel is not going to be as easy as I thought. Its been painted twice since the factory and chip deep enough that it will need to be fully scuffed. Not sure what I can use to get this paint off without damaging the actual wheel........................... __________________ "59 Apache Short Step "64 GMC Short Wide "07 Crewcab "08 Tricked Tahoe

03-10-2010, 03:58 PM	#9
StuckinAz GM ONLY Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goodyear, Arizona Posts: 73	Re: Automatic Column in a Floor Shift Truck FYI. Here is a pic I found of the automatic column frame mount. Attached Images __________________ "59 Apache Short Step "64 GMC Short Wide "07 Crewcab "08 Tricked Tahoe Last edited by StuckinAz; 03-10-2010 at 03:58 PM.



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