Flaming river or ididit column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MURPH82 · 05-20-2015, 08:12 PM

My factory column is worn out so I want to go with a polished or chrome column. Shift on column or floor shift are both ok. I am wondering which one is the best direct fit. I know I'll have to add the hi low switch to the column.

Thanks

**MikeB** · 05-21-2015, 12:25 AM

Flaming River makes an auto trans column specifically for 73-87 trucks. I'm not sure Ididit does. However, I assume you could make a generic column fit.

I have no experience with FR, but I can say Ididit will really take care of you if you ever have a problem. They once sent me a free care package with parts to take care of some problems on a 10 year old generic column that had been in two cars. A few years later I sent the column to them to have it shortened 1.5". They returned it with a new turn signal switch and a few other new parts. The total price? $55.00.

Eyegore · 05-21-2015, 11:23 AM

I thought the thread title was "flaming idiot", sorry still working on my first cup of coffee this morning, carry on!

ArkGL01 · 05-21-2015, 01:54 PM

Flaming river I am not wild about as a company. They did some things to my company that were unprofessional so I wont buy from them. I don't know how there products preform.

05-20-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
MURPH82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: daphne, Al Posts: 39	Flaming river or ididit column My factory column is worn out so I want to go with a polished or chrome column. Shift on column or floor shift are both ok. I am wondering which one is the best direct fit. I know I'll have to add the hi low switch to the column. Thanks

05-21-2015, 12:25 AM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,472	Re: Flaming river or ididit column Flaming River makes an auto trans column specifically for 73-87 trucks. I'm not sure Ididit does. However, I assume you could make a generic column fit. I have no experience with FR, but I can say Ididit will really take care of you if you ever have a problem. They once sent me a free care package with parts to take care of some problems on a 10 year old generic column that had been in two cars. A few years later I sent the column to them to have it shortened 1.5". They returned it with a new turn signal switch and a few other new parts. The total price? $55.00. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 05-21-2015 at 11:40 AM.

05-21-2015, 11:23 AM	#3
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Flaming river or ididit column I thought the thread title was "flaming idiot", sorry still working on my first cup of coffee this morning, carry on! __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-21-2015, 01:54 PM	#4
ArkGL01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nlr Arkansas Posts: 254	Re: Flaming river or ididit column Flaming river I am not wild about as a company. They did some things to my company that were unprofessional so I wont buy from them. I don't know how there products preform. __________________ really clean 72! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=531183[/url] also 1972 2wd blaze.



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