Three on the column modification

[mark 68]

My truck came with the three on the column and I'm switching to an auto. So I was wondering about removing shifter handle and rebuilding as an auto. I've seen where they cut the linkage levers off. But was looking for an alternative to buying a new column, also looking for a source for tall hump transmission covers.
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[57taskforce]

Can't help with the column, but the high hump will have to be bought used. They don't reproduce them. If you pay the subscription fees you can post a want to buy add in the classifides. They come up for sale there pretty regularly.

[9teen69]

I just converted my 3OTT to a TH350. I bought a cheap Auto Column and rebuilt it. Curious, why you want a high hump- going with a floor shift?

[Metaldoc]

I went to the floor with the shifter. cut the column tabs and shift lever holder.

[javelinmania]

Take a look at the following article - it describes how to use your existing 3 speed column shifter for an automatic transmission. Looks easy to do.

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/int...er-conversion/

[mark 68]

The truck is a 68 Short wide. It had the 3 and 6 combo new when I took over the project the previous owner wanted a big block in it. So I got a big block turbo 400 convo going in it. Wanted to use the high hump so I could get a little wiggle room. I'm looking to save money by modding my 3 speed column to save money.
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[9teen69]

Originally Posted by javelinmania

Take a look at the following article - it describes how to use your existing 3 speed column shifter for an automatic transmission. Looks easy to do.

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/int...er-conversion/

That's pretty cool! Learn something everyday !

Mark68- big blocks are awesome, good luck on your build.