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mrwilmoth · 06-28-2005, 04:20 AM

I want a rebuilt automatic column for my 67 gmc swb. It needs to be setup for a overdrive trans (700r4). I currently have a lokar floor shifter (2 months old, but was not installed by me, the previous owner put it in) and would like to put it back original. let me know

mrwilmoth · 07-01-2005, 03:17 AM

still looking

longhorn71 · 07-01-2005, 03:28 AM

you could use a 3 speed auto column but you would not be able to manually shift it in to first gear

Huck · 07-01-2005, 06:55 AM

Here tell you can use a tilt which doesn't have the detent stuff on the bottom. You rely on the transmission detents. You can buy the 700R4 indicator from board venders.

Putter · 07-01-2005, 09:11 AM

My tilt does not have the detents at the bottom, but it DOES have the detents inside it. The shift lever has a tab on it. I tested it before I installed it and it stopped at each position.

sakohntr · 07-01-2005, 11:36 AM

Why not use an early 90's van column with overdrive indicator???

bagged91 · 07-01-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakohntr

Why not use an early 90's van column with overdrive indicator???

Ignition switch is on the column for the 82/3 & up vans... He wants to retain the original appearance...

mrwilmoth · 07-02-2005, 03:58 AM

ya I want something original.

when I find one I will have a very low used ididit tilt column and a lokar overdrive floorshifter forsale.

this is the look im going for:

**special-K** · 07-02-2005, 08:28 AM

Is your column steel(painted),chrome,Aluminum,or Polished aluminum?I would be interested in that package for a custom.

Bob Moore · 07-02-2005, 11:37 PM

I modified my tilt by removing the nonOD gate(thats what I call it) that has the detents and installed a OD gate from a GM column with the OD detents. Use the shift lever from the OD column and you are home free. I usually look for late 70/early 80 full size Buick/Pontiac/Chevrolet cars as they have a more normal looking shift lever - The vans and Caddys have wierd bends in the lever.

This requires you to dismantle the column to get to the detent gate - almost completely. I also notched the outer housing to allow the shift arm to move a little bit further.

I am concerned about the pointer traveling beyond the indicator edges and snapping off but that happens with non modified columns unless your linkage is just right.

PM me if you are interested in more details - Bob

mrwilmoth · 07-03-2005, 07:31 AM

my current column is black paintable steel. and the lokar shifter is chome with a brushed alum. shift knob.

bob, could you make one for me like that

mrwilmoth · 07-07-2005, 02:28 AM

still looking

**Hart_Rod** · 07-07-2005, 06:39 AM

Does column need to be tilt?

R

Bob Moore · 07-07-2005, 12:37 PM

Hart Rob - I don't know for sure but the tilt columns have a detent gate while the non-tilt have the detent at the end of the column. You could probably grind the stop away to get more movement but I am not positive.

Anybody else have any thoughts?

lvscott · 07-07-2005, 12:51 PM

how much are you going to ask for you ididit tilt column? i may be interested

thanks-brandon

Bamm · 07-07-2005, 05:16 PM

pm sent

mrwilmoth · 07-08-2005, 03:27 AM

it is a lokar floor shift automatic shifter with a chrome shaft and a brushed aluminum shift knob on it. it looks almost identical to a manual shifter. It was bought for about $200 or so, so I will let it go for less when I find my stock shifter

**special-K** · 07-08-2005, 07:36 AM

Are you going to adapt an original column since you can`t buy one?Did you check Ididit to see if they make them for O/D?I bet they do.

mrwilmoth · 07-08-2005, 03:00 PM

ya I emailed them and they should reply soon, then I will probally pick one up and sell the ones I have.

lvscott · 07-08-2005, 03:19 PM

so is the ididit column a floor shift style with no shifter on it? if it is i'll take your old column.

**special-K** · 07-08-2005, 09:27 PM

I had offered first.But,go for it.I`m not ready to use it.I`ll just buy a new one,

lvscott · 07-08-2005, 11:08 PM

sorry special-k, i didnt notice your interest that you posted. not trying to step on any toes here. just was looking for the same thing i guess.

**special-K** · 07-09-2005, 06:09 AM

That`s cool.I am nowhere near finishing touches on my shortbed.Always gathering for the future.He wants to sell the Lokar floor-shifter,too.I offered to take that,too.But, I really want to hold-out for an M22.

dmec · 07-09-2005, 11:02 PM

i make them from van columns, and i am in san bernadino

Jginger · 07-10-2005, 03:02 PM

dmec, how much for one of your columns?

p.s. I curently am running a 200r4 with a automatic column and using a lokar
linkage kit, I just ajusted trans arm where I have all 4 gears availabel on column, only problem is the shift pointer does`nt quite line up with indicater.

06-28-2005, 04:20 AM	#1
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	Wtb: Automatic Column W/ Overdrive I want a rebuilt automatic column for my 67 gmc swb. It needs to be setup for a overdrive trans (700r4). I currently have a lokar floor shifter (2 months old, but was not installed by me, the previous owner put it in) and would like to put it back original. let me know

07-01-2005, 09:11 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	My tilt does not have the detents at the bottom, but it DOES have the detents inside it. The shift lever has a tab on it. I tested it before I installed it and it stopped at each position. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

07-01-2005, 11:36 AM	#6
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	column Why not use an early 90's van column with overdrive indicator??? __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

07-02-2005, 03:58 AM	#8
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	ya I want something original. when I find one I will have a very low used ididit tilt column and a lokar overdrive floorshifter forsale. this is the look im going for: Last edited by mrwilmoth; 07-02-2005 at 04:03 AM.

07-02-2005, 08:28 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Is your column steel(painted),chrome,Aluminum,or Polished aluminum?I would be interested in that package for a custom. __________________ "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 ~

07-01-2005, 03:17 AM	#2
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	still looking

07-01-2005, 03:28 AM	#3
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	you could use a 3 speed auto column but you would not be able to manually shift it in to first gear

07-01-2005, 06:55 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Here tell you can use a tilt which doesn't have the detent stuff on the bottom. You rely on the transmission detents. You can buy the 700R4 indicator from board venders.

07-02-2005, 11:37 PM	#10
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	OD Tilt I modified my tilt by removing the nonOD gate(thats what I call it) that has the detents and installed a OD gate from a GM column with the OD detents. Use the shift lever from the OD column and you are home free. I usually look for late 70/early 80 full size Buick/Pontiac/Chevrolet cars as they have a more normal looking shift lever - The vans and Caddys have wierd bends in the lever. This requires you to dismantle the column to get to the detent gate - almost completely. I also notched the outer housing to allow the shift arm to move a little bit further. I am concerned about the pointer traveling beyond the indicator edges and snapping off but that happens with non modified columns unless your linkage is just right. PM me if you are interested in more details - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-03-2005, 07:31 AM	#11
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	my current column is black paintable steel. and the lokar shifter is chome with a brushed alum. shift knob. bob, could you make one for me like that

07-07-2005, 02:28 AM	#12
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	still looking

07-07-2005, 06:39 AM	#13
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Does column need to be tilt? R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-07-2005, 12:37 PM	#14
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Non-Tilt??? Hart Rob - I don't know for sure but the tilt columns have a detent gate while the non-tilt have the detent at the end of the column. You could probably grind the stop away to get more movement but I am not positive. Anybody else have any thoughts? __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-07-2005, 12:51 PM	#15
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	how much are you going to ask for you ididit tilt column? i may be interested thanks-brandon

07-07-2005, 05:16 PM	#16
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	pm sent __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS



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07-08-2005, 03:27 AM	#17
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	it is a lokar floor shift automatic shifter with a chrome shaft and a brushed aluminum shift knob on it. it looks almost identical to a manual shifter. It was bought for about $200 or so, so I will let it go for less when I find my stock shifter

07-08-2005, 07:36 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Are you going to adapt an original column since you can`t buy one?Did you check Ididit to see if they make them for O/D?I bet they do. __________________ "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 ~

07-08-2005, 03:00 PM	#19
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	ya I emailed them and they should reply soon, then I will probally pick one up and sell the ones I have.

07-08-2005, 03:19 PM	#20
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	so is the ididit column a floor shift style with no shifter on it? if it is i'll take your old column.

07-08-2005, 09:27 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I had offered first.But,go for it.I`m not ready to use it.I`ll just buy a new one, __________________ "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 ~

07-08-2005, 11:08 PM	#22
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	sorry special-k, i didnt notice your interest that you posted. not trying to step on any toes here. just was looking for the same thing i guess.

07-09-2005, 06:09 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	That`s cool.I am nowhere near finishing touches on my shortbed.Always gathering for the future.He wants to sell the Lokar floor-shifter,too.I offered to take that,too.But, I really want to hold-out for an M22. __________________ "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 ~

07-09-2005, 11:02 PM	#24
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i make them from van columns, and i am in san bernadino Attached Images

07-10-2005, 03:02 PM	#25
Jginger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Plain City,Ohio Posts: 40	dmec, how much for one of your columns? p.s. I curently am running a 200r4 with a automatic column and using a lokar linkage kit, I just ajusted trans arm where I have all 4 gears availabel on column, only problem is the shift pointer does`nt quite line up with indicater.

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