Manual or auto steering coulmn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zekee · 02-13-2014, 05:46 PM

I want to get rid of my b&m megashifter in my truck and use the columnshifter as it supposed to be! :-) Some previous owner removed the shift lever and as i can see,cut off the connector arm thing on the column wich the linkage from the gearbox should connect to. Or do i have a manual steering column? Is it possible to weld a arm back?

firemanjimtfd · 02-13-2014, 08:03 PM

Looks like a 3 speed standard column . There is no park position arm . Find you a automatic factory column or later model column.

**DPowers** · 02-13-2014, 10:42 PM

Is this on your yellow one? What is the availability of parts in Sweden?

Zekee · 02-14-2014, 03:13 AM

This is on my yellow one. Avability for parts are rather good, but i usually order from usa.

Well, seems like i have to order a new tilt auto column then! :-) Wich is the best one? Direct fit? I've been looking at flaming river and ididit.

When i change my steering column to an aftermarket one, ill have to fabricate new mounts for the parkingbrake handle, right?

**DPowers** · 02-14-2014, 05:21 PM

I personally don't have any experience with either one, so someone else will have to speak to that question. You might want to touch base with member KevsClassics about a tilt column.

66LSx · 02-14-2014, 08:40 PM

Im just using the 3on the tree for my 4L60e

richards72chevy · 03-15-2014, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66LSx

Im just using the 3on the tree for my 4L60e

Has this setup worked good for you?I don't want have the shifter on the floor.

66LSx · 04-12-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

Has this setup worked good for you?I don't want have the shifter on the floor.

Not quite sure yet.... haven't driven it.... in time

66LSx · 04-14-2014, 10:24 PM

Anyone see an issue on how I used the 3 speed manual to control my automatic 4L60e?

(Short of the mechanical lockout issue)

(I'll be using the nuetral safety and reverse light switch mechanism from the 4L60e (04' silverado 5.3)

**Captainfab** · 04-15-2014, 12:41 AM

I don't see an issue as long as you can select all the positions. Utilizing the neutral safety is a good idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66LSx

Anyone see an issue on how I used the 3 speed manual to control my automatic 4L60e?

(Short of the mechanical lockout issue)

(I'll be using the nuetral safety and reverse light switch mechanism from the 4L60e (04' silverado 5.3)

Swed · 04-15-2014, 01:59 AM

Hello,
I got a 70s era column shifter from a friend and I've been modding (cut and weld) the original mount with the newer mount to get the park brake handle to fit. It wasnt that much work. Can also use same steeringwheel.

02-13-2014, 05:46 PM	#1
Zekee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Erikslund Posts: 24	Manual or auto steering coulmn? I want to get rid of my b&m megashifter in my truck and use the columnshifter as it supposed to be! :-) Some previous owner removed the shift lever and as i can see,cut off the connector arm thing on the column wich the linkage from the gearbox should connect to. Or do i have a manual steering column? Is it possible to weld a arm back?

02-13-2014, 08:03 PM	#2
firemanjimtfd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 197	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? Looks like a 3 speed standard column . There is no park position arm . Find you a automatic factory column or later model column.

02-13-2014, 10:42 PM	#3
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? Is this on your yellow one? What is the availability of parts in Sweden? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-14-2014, 03:13 AM	#4
Zekee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Erikslund Posts: 24	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? This is on my yellow one. Avability for parts are rather good, but i usually order from usa. Well, seems like i have to order a new tilt auto column then! :-) Wich is the best one? Direct fit? I've been looking at flaming river and ididit. When i change my steering column to an aftermarket one, ill have to fabricate new mounts for the parkingbrake handle, right?

02-14-2014, 05:21 PM	#5
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? I personally don't have any experience with either one, so someone else will have to speak to that question. You might want to touch base with member KevsClassics about a tilt column. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-14-2014, 08:40 PM	#6
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? Im just using the 3on the tree for my 4L60e __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

04-14-2014, 10:24 PM	#9
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? Anyone see an issue on how I used the 3 speed manual to control my automatic 4L60e? (Short of the mechanical lockout issue) (I'll be using the nuetral safety and reverse light switch mechanism from the 4L60e (04' silverado 5.3) __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

04-15-2014, 01:59 AM	#11
Swed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden - Gävle Posts: 76	Re: Manual or auto steering coulmn? Hello, I got a 70s era column shifter from a friend and I've been modding (cut and weld) the original mount with the newer mount to get the park brake handle to fit. It wasnt that much work. Can also use same steeringwheel. __________________ Johnny G -----------Vehicles-------------- * Chevrolet C-10 Stepside 1962 * Audi A4 Avant Quattro TDI 2008 * Sachs Compact 50cc 1967



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