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TrkEnvy · 11-25-2011, 01:30 AM

I have a quick question. My truck was originally a 3 speed manual truck and I am putting a th350 in it. I wanna know if I can use the 3 speed column to actuate the linkage on the turbo 350??

hugger6933 · 11-25-2011, 08:40 AM

no. It would be a perfect time for a tilt wheel conversion. good luck

TrkEnvy · 11-25-2011, 06:09 PM

Thanks.. Cant afford a tilt yet but I would love to find one as I am a big guy. So no one has converted one and what is the difference between a manual and auto column??

hugger6933 · 11-25-2011, 06:42 PM

The shifter tube on the auto has one lever that moves the linkage whereas the manual colomn has two levers that has a "ramp" [for the loss of a better word] that is between the two levers that work the linkages . Stand at the front edge of your truck and have someone work thru the gears and you will see what I mean by it not working. The auto almost has an up and down motion and the stick has a radial one

PanelDeland · 11-25-2011, 07:33 PM

Find a stock auto column.They're not expensive and fairly common.Then search on the site and do the shortened column mod.You'll gain some room for Big Guy's and have a shifter that works correctly.Here's a link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

11-25-2011, 01:30 AM	#1
TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 264	71 3 speed column?? I have a quick question. My truck was originally a 3 speed manual truck and I am putting a th350 in it. I wanna know if I can use the 3 speed column to actuate the linkage on the turbo 350??

11-25-2011, 08:40 AM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: 71 3 speed column?? no. It would be a perfect time for a tilt wheel conversion. good luck

11-25-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 264	Re: 71 3 speed column?? Thanks.. Cant afford a tilt yet but I would love to find one as I am a big guy. So no one has converted one and what is the difference between a manual and auto column??

11-25-2011, 06:42 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: 71 3 speed column?? The shifter tube on the auto has one lever that moves the linkage whereas the manual colomn has two levers that has a "ramp" [for the loss of a better word] that is between the two levers that work the linkages . Stand at the front edge of your truck and have someone work thru the gears and you will see what I mean by it not working. The auto almost has an up and down motion and the stick has a radial one

11-25-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 71 3 speed column?? Find a stock auto column.They're not expensive and fairly common.Then search on the site and do the shortened column mod.You'll gain some room for Big Guy's and have a shifter that works correctly.Here's a link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143 __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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