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Yesterday, 09:25 PM | #26 |
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Re: Shorter column shift lever
Having bought a 70 tilt column for mine and putting a 13” wheel on i ended up finding some info and ordered a 2” shorter version. Thought this illustration might help a few of you
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Today, 01:33 PM | #27 | |
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Re: Shorter column shift lever
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I especially liked the part about using this type of metal for war machines.
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Today, 01:49 PM | #28 |
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Re: Shorter column shift lever
I know GM wanted these important parts to be durable but sheesh this stuff is hard! I have to wonder if the aftermarket/repo parts are made as well and are as hard.
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Today, 05:32 PM | #29 |
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Re: Shorter column shift lever
Here's what I have.
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Today, 05:35 PM | #30 |
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Re: Shorter column shift lever
The big picture:
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent 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; Today at 05:45 PM. |
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