Auto column/linkage question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

poorboy · 02-25-2008, 11:29 PM

The short bed I just got was a manual. I am going to run an auto in it. Has anyone used the stock linkage to do it with the motor still pushed back? Or does anyone know of a kit that will work with the stock column.

HotRodYJ · 02-26-2008, 05:20 AM

Lokar makes a cable kit for column shift.

04Xrider · 02-26-2008, 05:21 AM

here is the one I used. http://cgi.ebay.com/LOKAR-CHEVY-GM-C...QQcmdZViewItem

Slmd92DIME · 02-26-2008, 06:34 AM

I have a 4 inch Z... I hope that kit will work with the Z too???

PrerunnerRob · 02-26-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

I have a 4 inch Z... I hope that kit will work with the Z too???

Should work no problem, as long as the cable housing to cable lengthe ratio does not change.

C10-Driver · 02-26-2008, 09:01 AM

I used Lokar's cable linkage on my truck... It works great. The cable can be run around things that might be in the way and it isolates the transmission from the column. The solid, rod-style linkages with transfer torque to the steering column because of the "direct" connection between the two. Here is a link.

http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...shift-link.htm

poorboy · 02-26-2008, 11:43 AM

I think I will go with the cable one. Thanks.

02-25-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Auto column/linkage question The short bed I just got was a manual. I am going to run an auto in it. Has anyone used the stock linkage to do it with the motor still pushed back? Or does anyone know of a kit that will work with the stock column. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-26-2008, 05:20 AM	#2
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Auto column/linkage question Lokar makes a cable kit for column shift. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

02-26-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Auto column/linkage question here is the one I used. http://cgi.ebay.com/LOKAR-CHEVY-GM-C...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

02-26-2008, 06:34 AM	#4
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Auto column/linkage question I have a 4 inch Z... I hope that kit will work with the Z too??? __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

02-26-2008, 09:01 AM	#6
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Auto column/linkage question I used Lokar's cable linkage on my truck... It works great. The cable can be run around things that might be in the way and it isolates the transmission from the column. The solid, rod-style linkages with transfer torque to the steering column because of the "direct" connection between the two. Here is a link. http://www.lokar.com/product-descrip...shift-link.htm __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

02-26-2008, 11:43 AM	#7
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Auto column/linkage question I think I will go with the cable one. Thanks. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.



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