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Duvall · 01-27-2012, 06:57 PM

Ok, I have a 72 that once was a column shift. I would guess it was a three speed. The truck has been converted to a automatic. The PO put a floor shifter in. I want to put the shifter on the column.

My question is, will the column that was a three speed work with an automatic. I have a lokar linkage kit but don't have the lever or the gear indicater. I know there are different levers for the column and I live close to Early Classic Enterprise so I do have access to the parts needed. I was just trying to avoid having to buy a new steering column.

Has anyone done this switch in the past?

Thanks

red69ss · 01-27-2012, 07:52 PM

you will need an automatic column, the 3 speed won't work. look on the parts board there were a couple on there cheap.

Duvall · 01-27-2012, 09:45 PM

Man, I was afraid of that! The column in the truck is so solid I hate to change it. As usual, change costs money.
Thanks for the reply and I really like you thread, you do good work.

Todd

earlthegoat2 · 01-27-2012, 11:53 PM

Are you anywhere near GA?

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Duvall · 01-28-2012, 12:33 AM

No I am in central California. Thanks for the offer though.

01-27-2012, 06:57 PM	#1
Duvall Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanford Ca. Posts: 68	Another shift linkage question Ok, I have a 72 that once was a column shift. I would guess it was a three speed. The truck has been converted to a automatic. The PO put a floor shifter in. I want to put the shifter on the column. My question is, will the column that was a three speed work with an automatic. I have a lokar linkage kit but don't have the lever or the gear indicater. I know there are different levers for the column and I live close to Early Classic Enterprise so I do have access to the parts needed. I was just trying to avoid having to buy a new steering column. Has anyone done this switch in the past? Thanks

01-27-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Another shift linkage question you will need an automatic column, the 3 speed won't work. look on the parts board there were a couple on there cheap. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

01-27-2012, 09:45 PM	#3
Duvall Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanford Ca. Posts: 68	Re: Another shift linkage question Man, I was afraid of that! The column in the truck is so solid I hate to change it. As usual, change costs money. Thanks for the reply and I really like you thread, you do good work. Todd

01-27-2012, 11:53 PM	#4
earlthegoat2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 104	Re: Another shift linkage question Are you anywhere near GA? Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ That's Medium Gold. You just want to see Ochre. Last edited by 70cst; 01-28-2012 at 01:27 AM.

01-28-2012, 12:33 AM	#5
Duvall Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hanford Ca. Posts: 68	Re: Another shift linkage question No I am in central California. Thanks for the offer though.

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