Moving Auto shifter from floor to Column

[dmw319]

How do I do it? My 1970 truck was originally a 3 on the tree manual that he converted many years ago to an automatic shifter (from a pinto) in the floor. I want to move the shifter up to the steering column. I am assuming I will need a new automatic steering column, but what else will be needed for the conversion? Thanks!

[gcburdic]

check this thread...post #5 for a list of items to change over
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369308

[dmw319]

thanks! i should also probably make it clear. i already have a working automatic in the floor shifter and everything. i just want to move it from the floor to the column. oh and i forgot to mention my transmission is a th350

[sir_talk_alot]

Originally Posted by dmw319

thanks! i should also probably make it clear. i already have a working automatic in the floor shifter and everything. i just want to move it from the floor to the column. oh and i forgot to mention my transmission is a th350

whats your shifter look like?

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by sir_talk_alot

whats your shifter look like?

i dont have a picture of the shifter from inside the cab but i will get one.

here is what it looks like from the underside of the car though where it connects to my transmission: (sorry they are large so i didnt embed them)

http://savedalone.files.wordpress.co...6/shifter1.jpg

http://savedalone.files.wordpress.co...6/shifter2.jpg

[dmw319]

anyone?

[gcburdic]

did you look at that thread I posted above???....did post #5 not answer your question??

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

did you look at that thread I posted above???....did post #5 not answer your question??

It helped but that was a list of things to go from manual to automatic. I already have an automatic floor shift I just want to move it to the column so I am asking about those things specifically.

[terry b]

Just go to the junkyard and remove all the part's off a doner truck. Should not be a problem.

[gcburdic]

Oops...I guess I read it wrong....my apologies....you'll need a auto column, the shift linkage for a TH350 or you could buy a Lokar kit

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by terry b

Just go to the junkyard and remove all the part's off a doner truck. Should not be a problem.

yes, i know. but all the donor trucks don't have every part. so I need to know exaclty what I am looking for.

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Oops...I guess I read it wrong....my apologies....you'll need a auto column, the shift linkage for a TH350 or you could buy a Lokar kit

link to Lokar kit? never heard of them before. thanks!

[gcburdic]

here's the Lokar site....http://www.lokar.com/product-pgs/col...shiftlink.html

[dmw319]

gracias!

[gcburdic]

here's a thread showing the factory shift linkage...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467104

OH...what engine you running??

BTW....I'm sure you are well aware of this, but don't forget to weld the hole in the floor shut

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

here's a thread showing the factory shift linkage...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467104

BTW....I'm sure you are well aware of this, but don't forget to weld the hole in the floor shut

ahhh who cares about a whole in the floor!?

[gcburdic]

here's how to install...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215499

[dmw319]

awesome! much appreciated. just gotta locate the parts now

[gcburdic]

watch the parts forum for guys parting trucks with auto....I believe the linkage from a TH400 will work too....should be an inexpensive swap, but I may have just jinxed you by saying that

[dmw319]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

watch the parts forum for guys parting trucks with auto....I believe the linkage from a TH400 will work too....should be an inexpensive swap, but I may have just jinxed you by saying that

gee thanks! haha. its all good. i will keep an eye out! gotta figure out how the gear indicator will work that sits on top of the column too.