Shorter column shift lever - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oneshotkyle** · 01-11-2025, 09:25 PM

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

**MikeB** · 01-12-2025, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich69shortfleet

I just remembered, I did a thread on my handle swap.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=shift+lever

Well written documentary. Funny stuff!

I especially liked the part about using this type of metal for war machines.

Rich69shortfleet · 01-12-2025, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

Well written documentary. Funny stuff!

I especially liked the part about using this type of metal for war machines.

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.

**MikeB** · 01-12-2025, 05:32 PM

Here's what I have.

**MikeB** · 01-12-2025, 05:35 PM

The big picture:

**Classic Bowties** · 01-21-2025, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

I see where the 67-68 lever has a sharper bend rearwards toward the steering wheel. My 69 lever is 2" from the steering wheel at the knob, but moves back 1" when I pull it back to take it out of Park. So it looks like the 67-68 lever might hit the wheel. Can you lay the 67-68 lever on top of the 69-70, lining up the column ends? That way I can see how much farther back the 67/68 is on the knob end.

Hi Mike, I haven't had the time or chance to get the requested shift lever picture and info for you until this past weekend, here is an earlier style OE 67-68 shift lever sitting on top of the later style OE 69-70 shift lever with a shift pin dropped thru both to line up and show the differences in lever profile and overall length. In my opinion, I do not think that you'd have any lever to steering wheel clearance issue due to the earlier 67-68 style shift lever having sharper bends at each end of the lever, one bend towards wheel and one away. Per your sent pm, we would have the shorter style 67-68 shift lever available in either GM NOS or OE used, hope these pics help out some. Mel

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**MikeB** · 01-21-2025, 12:49 PM

Mel, thanks. Check your PMs.

**dagnabbitt** · 01-21-2025, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

Isn't the shifter for a three-on-the tree two inches shorter?

This is an interesting thread, I realize now that the reason why I thought the above is because my three on the tree was in a 67. Glad I saved the shifter, I am going to go look for it.

I am pretty sure that I also have a 67 shifter on my 1972 with tilt: I have an OBS steering wheel on it, and it really works/looks great.

01-11-2025, 09:25 PM	#26
oneshotkyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: central oregon Posts: 277	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 Attached Images

01-12-2025, 05:32 PM	#29
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,625	Re: Shorter column shift lever Here's what I have. Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-12-2025, 05:35 PM	#30
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,625	Re: Shorter column shift lever The big picture: Attached Images __________________ 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; 01-12-2025 at 05:45 PM.

01-21-2025, 12:49 PM	#32
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,625	Re: Shorter column shift lever Mel, thanks. Check your PMs. __________________ 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!



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