Three Speed on The Tree Steering Column Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 03-15-2020, 04:05 PM

I converted my three speed manual steering column collar to a floor shift setup by installing a floor shift collar. After the conversion, I can still twist the collar by hand and its only limited by the wiring harness. Does anyone know if there is a part I'm missing to lock the collar in place? I also installed a new lower bearing and retainer after removing all of the three speed linkage arms. Do I just need to cover the hole with the small sheet metal cover specific to the floor shift columns? Am I missing anything else? Thanks.

Andy4639 · 03-15-2020, 09:45 PM

When I did mine I used the backup screw holes and put long screws in it to hold it in place. It want turn by hand that's for sure. Here is my thread on doing a auto to floor column.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760936

BCOWANWHEELS · 03-15-2020, 11:20 PM

I have a nice floor shift column I,d seel

03-15-2020, 04:05 PM	#1
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 273	Three Speed on The Tree Steering Column Conversion I converted my three speed manual steering column collar to a floor shift setup by installing a floor shift collar. After the conversion, I can still twist the collar by hand and its only limited by the wiring harness. Does anyone know if there is a part I'm missing to lock the collar in place? I also installed a new lower bearing and retainer after removing all of the three speed linkage arms. Do I just need to cover the hole with the small sheet metal cover specific to the floor shift columns? Am I missing anything else? Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

03-15-2020, 09:45 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Three Speed on The Tree Steering Column Conversion When I did mine I used the backup screw holes and put long screws in it to hold it in place. It want turn by hand that's for sure. Here is my thread on doing a auto to floor column. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760936 __________________ 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.

03-15-2020, 11:20 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Three Speed on The Tree Steering Column Conversion I have a nice floor shift column I,d seel __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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