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04-03-2018, 08:36 PM
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Shaving a Auto tilt
As the title states. I'm going to shave a auto tilt to go in my ramp truck that has a 4 speed. It will be a little of everything. Welded and body filler depending on the area. Mostly welding I hope. I'll paint it after it's all done to hide the mistakes!
 I have never done one before so any suggestions are welcome. It will be a learning experience I'm sure but it will be done! 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-03-2018, 08:57 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
I didn't go to that extent but I did shave the shifter arm off. I did not weld, I used fiber strand!
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04-03-2018, 09:05 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Is the cup even aluminum or pot metal?
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04-03-2018, 09:10 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-03-2018, 09:16 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Yes, I think i said it wrong it is Martin Senior fiber hair. You can get it at napa. It is a body filler but it has long strands of fiberglass in it. Sets up like a rock. The fiber strand gets rock hard to but it appears more like filler (you cannot see the fiberglass in it) I use the strand on my initial body work (rough work). Then I use light weight over it. The hair is better option for the column. You can use screen with hair over the top. Then use grinder to rough shap it. And regular filler over the top.
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04-03-2018, 09:21 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
I've done what Rob has done in the past too. It used to be called tiger hair in the day.
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04-03-2018, 09:22 PM
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04-04-2018, 12:57 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Going to turn my auto into a manual column too.
Great ideas here
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04-04-2018, 04:09 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
I would have probably completely disassembled it first to prevent shavings from getting into the bearings and causing potential shorts.
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04-04-2018, 09:07 PM
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I plan to blow it out good with air after wards plus I put foam down inside it while I cut it and grind it. This want need the safety neutral switch. I used them to drill into the shifter tube to hold it in place. Works like a champ. I'll cut the lower lever off tomorrow night.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-07-2018, 10:51 PM
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I found out today after welding didn't work the bowl is aluminum(first picture) and the rest is metal. So I cleaned it all up again and filled the openings with plumber's putty like I used on my steering wheels that I have re done. I will let it dry for a few days then sand it down and primmer it to paint. Going to paint it black. I also used the safety neutral switch screw holes with long screws to secure the shift tube in place then I cut the bottom part off.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-08-2018, 11:29 AM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Got the rough sanding done. Now waiting on warmer weather to primmer it and final sanding. Then I'll paint it.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-08-2018, 12:54 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
My friend used jb weld.
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04-08-2018, 06:16 PM
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04-08-2018, 09:23 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
I found a shift delete collar from a dump truck a while back, plan on using it on mine when I find a manual column.
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04-09-2018, 06:14 AM
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When I pull the one out of the ramp it's for a 3 on the tree column shift. 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-09-2018, 04:19 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Shift delete collar doesn't have the opening for the shift arm it's smooth all around.
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04-09-2018, 04:31 PM
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Are you trying to say for a 4 speed?
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 04-09-2018 at 07:55 PM. |
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04-09-2018, 09:04 PM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
It cleans up the column so I can use a floor shift.
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04-10-2018, 06:16 AM
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04-10-2018, 09:23 AM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
Cool, I prefer one that doesn't have tilt.
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04-10-2018, 11:09 AM
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Re: Shaving a Auto tilt
JB weld on this one
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04-10-2018, 11:44 AM
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