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HugrOrang71 · 04-07-2007, 10:42 PM

I have a Turbo 350 from a 71 installed in the 65. It had originally had a T350 before I got it, although I'm not sure if was original or not. The original column showed a 3 speed auto.
What I am needing is a picture of the linkage that mates the original column to the transmission at the lower end, as well as the linkage on the transmission itself.

Thank you,
Jason

HugrOrang71 · 04-09-2007, 11:15 PM

bump

Anyone?

Chevyboy1962 · 04-12-2007, 12:20 AM

Jason,
My '62 was originally a "3 on the tree" (manual trans), and when I dropped in a 350sbc & TH350 trans, I used an aftermarket shift rod linkage kit to hook up to shift the trans.

You can pick this up at most aftermarket parts suppliers, and is found pretty easily at car shows/swapmeets.

I picked mine up for $45, and get the long rod, the short one is way too short.

It's also pretty easy to install, there is a funky washer that you press into the tab on shifter at the base of the steering column.

Then bolt on the little ribbed knob on the shifter arm on the side of the trans, loosely slide on the "arm" on the knob of the shifter arm. Then loosely koo the rod from the steering column down to the "arm on the side of the trans.

There is a 2 section on the arm that is slit so that you can fine tune the firmness, or softness of the shift when shifting gears. Once you got everything set the way you want it, tighten everything all up, and you are good to go.

David

HugrOrang71 · 04-12-2007, 10:08 AM

Thanks for the advice. I will look into one of those kits.

Jason

04-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#1
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Automatic transmission linkage I have a Turbo 350 from a 71 installed in the 65. It had originally had a T350 before I got it, although I'm not sure if was original or not. The original column showed a 3 speed auto. What I am needing is a picture of the linkage that mates the original column to the transmission at the lower end, as well as the linkage on the transmission itself. Thank you, Jason __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-09-2007, 11:15 PM	#2
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Re: Automatic transmission linkage bump Anyone? __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."

04-12-2007, 12:20 AM	#3
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: Automatic transmission linkage Jason, My '62 was originally a "3 on the tree" (manual trans), and when I dropped in a 350sbc & TH350 trans, I used an aftermarket shift rod linkage kit to hook up to shift the trans. You can pick this up at most aftermarket parts suppliers, and is found pretty easily at car shows/swapmeets. I picked mine up for $45, and get the long rod, the short one is way too short. It's also pretty easy to install, there is a funky washer that you press into the tab on shifter at the base of the steering column. Then bolt on the little ribbed knob on the shifter arm on the side of the trans, loosely slide on the "arm" on the knob of the shifter arm. Then loosely koo the rod from the steering column down to the "arm on the side of the trans. There is a 2 section on the arm that is slit so that you can fine tune the firmness, or softness of the shift when shifting gears. Once you got everything set the way you want it, tighten everything all up, and you are good to go. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

04-12-2007, 10:08 AM	#4
HugrOrang71 Bite me, import boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eagle Point, Oregon Posts: 102	Re: Automatic transmission linkage Thanks for the advice. I will look into one of those kits. Jason __________________ Jason '71 C-10 Deluxe-under construction '69 C20, 396,T400-donor truck, '65 C10 project "Facts are meaningless, You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true."



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