71 c-10 shifter handle issues - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JP2120 · 06-18-2009, 06:29 PM

I purchased a billet shifter handle for my truck and the end that releases the shift lock out is too short. The company on ebay i bought it from said that they sell dozens and never had this issue b4.
Can anyone tell by looking at the pics whether my original is for a 1971 or not. I had to file the adapter on the end so it would fit into the square hole on the bowl but noticed the other problem after i had filed it so no returns for me. I only had to file off .004 to make it fit nicely.
Thnaks jp

**LockDoc** · 06-18-2009, 07:15 PM

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Is your truck an auto or three speed? Is the shifter for an automatic or a three speed? Does your truck have a tilt column? Is the shifter for a tilt column?

I don't know if it will help but the non-tilt Automatic one from my '69 measures 1 9/16" from the tip to the center of the hole.

Not to sound like the post police but when you post a question include all of the information you possibly can. You will get more answers and responders won't have to ask so many questions....

LockDoc

JP2120 · 06-18-2009, 07:22 PM

I thought about that after I had posted and couldnt go back and edit. Yes it is an automatic, non-tilt
My original is also 1 - 9/16
The replacement measures 1 - 1/8

**LockDoc** · 06-18-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JP2120

I thought about that after I had posted and couldnt go back and edit. Yes it is an automatic, non-tilt
My original is also 1 - 9/16
The replacement measures 1 - 1/8

I'm sure that all of the non-tilt Automatic shifters are the same, at least with the TH350 & TH400's the Powerglides may be different.

I'm not familiar with the later shifters (73-up) they may use the shorter throw shifter. My guess would be that is what it is for.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 06-18-2009, 07:39 PM

That is for a later model truck. The shape of the end is the give away.

JP2120 · 06-18-2009, 08:03 PM

Thanks Longhorn Man. I think rather than deal with the hassle of returns I will just drill out the roll pin and remove the adapter on the end. Then I will take my old shifter handle and cut of the end and mill it to fit inside the handle and install a roll pin below the surface and put a allen head set screw for added safety.
JP

06-18-2009, 06:29 PM	#1
JP2120 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kyle, texas Posts: 49	71 c-10 shifter handle issues I purchased a billet shifter handle for my truck and the end that releases the shift lock out is too short. The company on ebay i bought it from said that they sell dozens and never had this issue b4. Can anyone tell by looking at the pics whether my original is for a 1971 or not. I had to file the adapter on the end so it would fit into the square hole on the bowl but noticed the other problem after i had filed it so no returns for me. I only had to file off .004 to make it fit nicely. Thnaks jp Attached Images

06-18-2009, 07:15 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,649	Re: 71 c-10 shifter handle issues - Is your truck an auto or three speed? Is the shifter for an automatic or a three speed? Does your truck have a tilt column? Is the shifter for a tilt column? I don't know if it will help but the non-tilt Automatic one from my '69 measures 1 9/16" from the tip to the center of the hole. Not to sound like the post police but when you post a question include all of the information you possibly can. You will get more answers and responders won't have to ask so many questions.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-18-2009, 07:22 PM	#3
JP2120 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kyle, texas Posts: 49	Re: 71 c-10 shifter handle issues I thought about that after I had posted and couldnt go back and edit. Yes it is an automatic, non-tilt My original is also 1 - 9/16 The replacement measures 1 - 1/8

06-18-2009, 07:39 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 c-10 shifter handle issues That is for a later model truck. The shape of the end is the give away.

06-18-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
JP2120 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kyle, texas Posts: 49	Re: 71 c-10 shifter handle issues Thanks Longhorn Man. I think rather than deal with the hassle of returns I will just drill out the roll pin and remove the adapter on the end. Then I will take my old shifter handle and cut of the end and mill it to fit inside the handle and install a roll pin below the surface and put a allen head set screw for added safety. JP



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