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krazy_texan · 03-03-2003, 06:26 PM

i am about to convert my truck from an automatic to a 4spd in the floor and was wondering if on the steering column if i would be able to disconnect the shifting linkages and then take the collar where the automatic shifter handle sticks put and cut the piece off and then patch it with a small piece of metal and repaint it to make it smooth if anybody has ever done this would you please post pics if you have any.

jays68yak · 03-03-2003, 06:40 PM

I have a 4sp column taht I dont need. Would you like some parts?

mooneyes · 03-03-2003, 08:56 PM

...i seen 6772king puddy up the hole once...many many moons ago

**STP67-72** · 03-03-2003, 10:10 PM

I have a non tilt column if interested for a 4 speed truck. Let me know if it will help.

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2003, 12:09 AM

All you need is that colar that has the shifter on it....get that same piece off of a 4 speed truck. It'll slip right on and no more shifter nub.

03-03-2003, 06:26 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	4spd steering column i am about to convert my truck from an automatic to a 4spd in the floor and was wondering if on the steering column if i would be able to disconnect the shifting linkages and then take the collar where the automatic shifter handle sticks put and cut the piece off and then patch it with a small piece of metal and repaint it to make it smooth if anybody has ever done this would you please post pics if you have any. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-03-2003, 06:40 PM	#2
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	I have a 4sp column taht I dont need. Would you like some parts? __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

03-03-2003, 08:56 PM	#3
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	...i seen 6772king puddy up the hole once...many many moons ago __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

03-03-2003, 10:10 PM	#4
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,668	I have a non tilt column if interested for a 4 speed truck. Let me know if it will help.

03-04-2003, 12:09 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All you need is that colar that has the shifter on it....get that same piece off of a 4 speed truck. It'll slip right on and no more shifter nub.



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