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Old 10-03-2010, 03:29 PM   #1
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3 on the tree to an automatic?

I would like to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic shifter. I would like to keep my column and would rather not bore a hole through the floor and put a lokar in it. So is it possible? or do I start cutting.
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:34 PM   #2
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

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I would like to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic shifter. I would like to keep my column and would rather not bore a hole through the floor and put a lokar in it. So is it possible? or do I start cutting.
I've seen a guy rig a 3OTT column to work w/some automatic column linkage. He used the standard auto-column rod set-up that goes down to the trans detent lever & connected it to the rev/1st level from the column shifter (I believe it was the rev/1st lever but imagine it would be whichever one was easiest to connect the rod to).

I'm not sure how well it worked for him.....
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Old 10-03-2010, 05:37 PM   #3
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

just get an auto column
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Old 10-03-2010, 05:40 PM   #4
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

cant find one reasonably. (admins this is not a classified ad)
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Old 10-03-2010, 05:43 PM   #5
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

Here steal my idea, works great.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=409449&page=6
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Old 10-03-2010, 05:49 PM   #6
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

Delmo- That is AWESOME man what a GREAT idea. What did you end up doing about the E-brake though?
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Old 10-03-2010, 06:58 PM   #7
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

It's an auto dude, who needs an ebrake? LOL Besides it sits on the frame.
I ordered a cable from Summit ( 4 foot I think) and a bracket kit for the trans. Used a factory hole in the lever and in the column bracket. Just needed to use a little angle bracket for the cable housing. Easypeezy.
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Old 10-03-2010, 07:15 PM   #8
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

Malibob,

Couldn't you use the Morse Cable concept, but simply mount it such that it has a knob instead of using the e-brake handle?

Should work, don't ya think?

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Old 10-03-2010, 07:27 PM   #9
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

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I've seen a guy rig a 3OTT column to work w/some automatic column linkage. He used the standard auto-column rod set-up that goes down to the trans detent lever & connected it to the rev/1st level from the column shifter (I believe it was the rev/1st lever but imagine it would be whichever one was easiest to connect the rod to).

I'm not sure how well it worked for him.....
I did this with my radical 60 build, 2004r, the only major issue that I want to solve is a reverse/park lock out, right now you have to be real careful with an up shift, or about accidentally knocking it out of park when it is parked.

(pic on post #57 page 3 of the 60 build in that link \/ )

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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

Ya I've converted a 3OTT using a cable as well. Just a simple bracket mounted to the firewall to hold the cable housing and connected to the first gear lever.
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Old 10-03-2010, 07:53 PM   #11
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I did this with my radical 60 build, 2004r, the only major issue that I want to solve is a reverse/park lock out, right now you have to be real careful with an up shift, or about accidentally knocking it out of park when it is parked.

(pic on post #57 page 3 of the 60 build in that link \/ )
Jon,
How about this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-BL1400U/
Malibob,
Some links to look at for ideas:

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...kit/index.html

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...lumncables.pdf

http://www.zigsstreetrods.com/Pages/columns.html

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Old 10-04-2010, 06:50 AM   #12
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Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic?

Getting excited with all of these ideas. Thanks a ton for the input fellas. I am thinking that maybe some sort of bracket could be attached to the column as a park lock out- something that will move when the shift lever is pulled forward. I have to get into the column a little to see how it all works and maybe come up with something.
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good! then I will copy you!
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