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Old 08-21-2013, 03:33 AM   #1
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column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

Ok, I scored a 700r4 for my truck that will be installed soon. My 1969 c10 is an original 3 on the tree manual transmission.

What are my options to make the 700r4 work??
Any way to use/modify the original steering column and run it through there?? Or do I gotta search out an aftermarket column and swap it in.

Just want to find out how difficult /expensive to operate the 700r4 through the column vs just installing a tall lokar shifter.

Thanks guys.
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Old 08-23-2013, 03:17 PM   #2
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

Bump for more looks...

I was told a factory steering column will NOT be able to be modified to run a 700r4
Is this true??

I priced a tilt column through CPP @ $349

Other option would be a lokar shifter price probably isnt too much cheaper im guessing.

Hmmm , any input /suggestions would be great
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Old 08-23-2013, 03:23 PM   #3
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

I just had mine switched out for a 700R4. Mine was auto to begin with and my factory column works fine with the new one. The guy who did the install told me that I wouldn't be able to put it in low gear with the exisiting column. Since I never use it, I don't see that as an issue.
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Old 08-23-2013, 03:55 PM   #4
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

If you get Lokar's adjustable linkage kit it will go into low.
Lookie Here Now for information.

Here are the instructions.
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Old 08-23-2013, 04:49 PM   #5
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

Is it true the gear indicator will not match what gear the trans is in though. Do they make a replacement one?
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Old 08-23-2013, 05:09 PM   #6
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

Hmmmm I wonder if my column /shifter being a manual makes it a no go?
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Old 08-23-2013, 05:11 PM   #7
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

Mine had a 4 speed Muncie in it that NEVER shifted into 1st gear.
Swapped in a 700R4 and used a steering column from an 85 van.
Easy swap.
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Old 08-23-2013, 05:58 PM   #8
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Re: column or floor shift for my new 700r4???

I posted a little DIY thing for a gear shift indicator on a non tilt with 700r4, can be found here... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519811
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