04-24-2005, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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Is there a difference between the 67-68 auto columns compared to the 69-72's? I'm converting my wifes '69 from a 4-speed to an auto and might have a good line on a 67-68 column.
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04-24-2005, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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The 67-70 columns used the same shift indicators and pointers, but the 71-72 style was different. I think they were taller and the indicator was made of plastic instead of chrome.
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04-24-2005, 06:57 PM | #3 |
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They should fit 67-72. You will need to do somthing with the netural saftey switch. The reverse light switch should be the same thought.
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04-24-2005, 07:54 PM | #4 |
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The 67/68 columns usually had a 1 piece shaft also, but you can use the shaft out of the other column if you like.
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04-24-2005, 09:08 PM | #5 |
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Personally I would stay away from the one piece shaft style from 67. If you're in a bad crash that crumples the front of the truck, I can picture the column pinning your head against the back wall of the cab.
I'm not totally sure, but I think the shifter lever on an automatic column was a little bit narrower where it is pinned in on the eariler columns. |
04-24-2005, 09:33 PM | #6 |
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That's what I needed to know, thanks guys.
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