Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lugnut · 05-01-2020, 10:38 PM

Has there been any threads on converting a column shift tilt to a floor shift tilt? Has anyone done this? It looks like I could replace the collar? And remove the tube where the linkage attached at the bottom end? I'm guessing they is more to it. Or is it easier to just buy a floor shift tilt?

Andy4639 · 05-02-2020, 08:18 AM

Yes several threads on this. I have done 2 myself.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760936

**clay68c10** · 05-02-2020, 11:27 AM

If you can find the bowl, that’s the easier way. I think they’re rare tho.
I’ve done 2, and am doing a 3rd.
Epoxy works for the bowl. Lots of sanding and bodywork will make it look good. I cut off the shift lever at the bottom and weld the shift tube to the outer tube. Turn the collar to the manual 1st position and then weld it. Your bowl repairs won’t be facing up, which is good if your body skills aren’t perfect.
The upper collar is steel, but thin. Carefully weld that up. TIG with silicon bronze is great, but not totally necessary. The collar tends to shrink in the welded area. Typical for any sheet metal weld. I hammer/dolly that out some to minimize it and then body work it as well.

lugnut · 05-02-2020, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the info. I'd rather go the way of switching out the collar since body work isn't my thing. Ultimately I'd like to just find a good floor shift column. Maybe I can find someone on here with one? Does anyone know if aftermarket columns are any good?

Andy4639 · 05-02-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lugnut

Thanks for the info. I'd rather go the way of switching out the collar since body work isn't my thing. Ultimately I'd like to just find a good floor shift column. Maybe I can find someone on here with one? Does anyone know if aftermarket columns are any good?

Contact Randy500 he restores them all the time. He can hook you up.

**clay68c10** · 05-02-2020, 10:06 PM

X2 on Randy.

lugnut · 05-02-2020, 10:11 PM

Thanks Andy4639 and clay68c10. I'll let a hold of Randy500.

05-01-2020, 10:38 PM	#1
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion Has there been any threads on converting a column shift tilt to a floor shift tilt? Has anyone done this? It looks like I could replace the collar? And remove the tube where the linkage attached at the bottom end? I'm guessing they is more to it. Or is it easier to just buy a floor shift tilt? Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)

05-02-2020, 08:18 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion Yes several threads on this. I have done 2 myself. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760936 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-02-2020, 11:27 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion If you can find the bowl, that’s the easier way. I think they’re rare tho. I’ve done 2, and am doing a 3rd. Epoxy works for the bowl. Lots of sanding and bodywork will make it look good. I cut off the shift lever at the bottom and weld the shift tube to the outer tube. Turn the collar to the manual 1st position and then weld it. Your bowl repairs won’t be facing up, which is good if your body skills aren’t perfect. The upper collar is steel, but thin. Carefully weld that up. TIG with silicon bronze is great, but not totally necessary. The collar tends to shrink in the welded area. Typical for any sheet metal weld. I hammer/dolly that out some to minimize it and then body work it as well. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

05-02-2020, 03:11 PM	#4
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	Re: Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion Thanks for the info. I'd rather go the way of switching out the collar since body work isn't my thing. Ultimately I'd like to just find a good floor shift column. Maybe I can find someone on here with one? Does anyone know if aftermarket columns are any good? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)

05-02-2020, 10:06 PM	#6
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion X2 on Randy. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

05-02-2020, 10:11 PM	#7
lugnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 116	Re: Column shift to floor shift tilt conversion Thanks Andy4639 and clay68c10. I'll let a hold of Randy500. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 4x4 1972 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 2005 1500 4x4 Suburban 2004 GMC Envoy 4x4 (wife's)



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