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NewAge1970 · 10-21-2010, 11:16 PM

Ive got me an issue with my column shift. The trans is a 3 speed but like i said it has a column shifter. .It is properly bushed and has the right amount of washers. still doesnt like to go into gears at times. the trans is a rebuild and i did it myself so i know its okay. I was wondering if anyone knew about a cheap alternitave to a three speed floor shifter. rather than going to the local parts store or website to order a high performance one. ?

NewAge1970 · 10-21-2010, 11:20 PM

I am also new to this site myself. 1970 gmc stepside is my truck. Nice lookin truck i do say so. needs work but what doesnt. Im a 16 year old kid lookin for a highschool project truck to turn into a nasty show truck.

1969stepside · 10-21-2010, 11:24 PM

mr gasket makes a universal one for gm trucks a guy i work with put it in his 70 and it works real good

1968CHEVYC10 · 10-21-2010, 11:38 PM

If your interested in keeping your column shifter, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 this faq article is really helpful, Got mine working smoothly. I was considering getting a floor shifter before I got it to work but looking back I'm glad I stuck with the column shifter. 1, because it kept it original and 2, because it a 3 speed, you only have to shift twice so it's not used much in a sense and out of the way.

dznucks · 10-22-2010, 07:12 AM

^^^ I agree. you need to make the adjustment shown in the link he posted.
it will shift much better.

**special-K** · 10-22-2010, 07:22 AM

The 3-on-the-tree is a good deal when operating properly.The only floor shift alternatives are in the aftermarket performance market.A 4spd of GM car origin is a straight bolt-in.The ones that were used in muscle cars,like Muncies and Borg Warners,go for good money.But,Saginaws came in cars like Vegas and Monzas,as well as others,and can be had for much less.

NewAge1970 · 10-22-2010, 12:10 PM

The 3OTT is kind of annoying myself. but then again i have a brother with a car that runs high 11s. and i'd like to be able to rod around with him and i cannot speed shift my column.

10-21-2010, 11:16 PM	#1
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Three speed columns blow. Ive got me an issue with my column shift. The trans is a 3 speed but like i said it has a column shifter. .It is properly bushed and has the right amount of washers. still doesnt like to go into gears at times. the trans is a rebuild and i did it myself so i know its okay. I was wondering if anyone knew about a cheap alternitave to a three speed floor shifter. rather than going to the local parts store or website to order a high performance one. ? __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

10-21-2010, 11:20 PM	#2
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Three speed columns blow. I am also new to this site myself. 1970 gmc stepside is my truck. Nice lookin truck i do say so. needs work but what doesnt. Im a 16 year old kid lookin for a highschool project truck to turn into a nasty show truck. __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!

10-21-2010, 11:24 PM	#3
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,176	Re: Three speed columns blow. mr gasket makes a universal one for gm trucks a guy i work with put it in his 70 and it works real good __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-21-2010, 11:38 PM	#4
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Re: Three speed columns blow. If your interested in keeping your column shifter, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215307 this faq article is really helpful, Got mine working smoothly. I was considering getting a floor shifter before I got it to work but looking back I'm glad I stuck with the column shifter. 1, because it kept it original and 2, because it a 3 speed, you only have to shift twice so it's not used much in a sense and out of the way. __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

10-22-2010, 07:12 AM	#5
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Three speed columns blow. ^^^ I agree. you need to make the adjustment shown in the link he posted. it will shift much better.

10-22-2010, 07:22 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Three speed columns blow. The 3-on-the-tree is a good deal when operating properly.The only floor shift alternatives are in the aftermarket performance market.A 4spd of GM car origin is a straight bolt-in.The ones that were used in muscle cars,like Muncies and Borg Warners,go for good money.But,Saginaws came in cars like Vegas and Monzas,as well as others,and can be had for much less. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-22-2010, 12:10 PM	#7
NewAge1970 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riverton Wyoming Posts: 93	Re: Three speed columns blow. The 3OTT is kind of annoying myself. but then again i have a brother with a car that runs high 11s. and i'd like to be able to rod around with him and i cannot speed shift my column. __________________ "Its better to burn out than it is to rust!" '70 GMC C10 2wd. 2.02 aluminum heads. TH400 trans. 450WHP '04 Nissan 350z DD, Twin Turbo, 600whp, drag beast!



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