HELP finding column shifter collar for 3spd

[69stepside4x4]

I am having a bear of a time finding a column shifter collar (see photo of similar item) to replace the worn one on my '69. It seems that the previous owner was a sloppy shifter and now the hole which holds the shifter pin is wallowed out and it lets the shifter arm hang.

I thought this would be something I could find without much trouble (I have replaced them on old Broncos), but I can't find one anywhere. Does anyone make a replacement one? All the big box auto parts stores carry them for other vehicles, but not for a chevy truck that I can find.

How have you solved the problem (without going to a floor shifter)? It looks like pot metal so I don't think welding in the hole and then drilling it out for the pin will work, so I am stumped and it is getting tough driving and having it hang in one gear. I am planning on going to an auto tranny at some point and don't want to cut out the floor for a 3spd shifter (plus I don't know if it would fit right with the stock Rockwell transfercase I have in my truck as the transfer case shifter lever is all bent over toward the gas pedal and seems like it would be in the way of a tranny shifter).



All help is greatly appreciated.

[usmcchevy]

I've got a complete 3speed column for free here. I'll check it over better when I get home. Let me know if you want it and send your zip for a shipping quote.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=380732

[68gmsee]

Not an uncommon problem since you're dealing with cast aluminum. If it's not too worn you may be able to redrill the hole and put a larger pin in it.

I've got one in my garage but it's also wallowed out.

[usmcchevy]

It looks good to me, let me know.

[dznucks]

I have the same problem with mine.

If you hanging up between gear you need to adjust the play in your column. look in the FAQ section for a write up on that.