Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Green Machine · 11-22-2005, 10:57 PM

Found an auto tilt column, the PO has sawed off the end under the hood where the auto linkage attaches, I want to use this for a floor shift type also so thats no problem, but I have a floor shift column and was wondering if I could use the shift socket cup from it and install on the tilt column for a cleaner look ? It is also missing the turn signal switch and lever, will the switch from the non tilt column work on it ? Thanks in advance.

Longhorn Man · 11-22-2005, 11:13 PM

I've been told that the colar wouldn't work, however, HUCK's old truck had a tilt, and the colar was off a straight column, so there's no tellin what is fact and what is not.

Green Machine · 11-22-2005, 11:19 PM

How about that turn signal switch ?? Do they interchange ??

Longhorn Man · 11-23-2005, 12:36 AM

I am thinking not... I THINK the tilt one has the light for the PRND21 indicator and IIRC that is part of the turn signal switch assembly.

Green Machine · 11-23-2005, 12:54 AM

Since we are trying to finish the PO's attempt to make it a floor shift, I guees we don't care about the indicator light, if the switch will fit and work would be mostly what we are wondering. The good news is he is selling the partially hacked column for only $20, just trying to see if we can make something usable out of it for out floor shift project.

Longhorn Man · 11-23-2005, 01:04 AM

lol... didn't even think about that.

**special-K** · 11-23-2005, 11:13 AM

Adaptions have been done.But,I have no idea how they went about it.I`d buy it,it`s worth $20 for parts.Is it a truck or van type?

red71cheyenne · 11-23-2005, 12:27 PM

Yukon Jack just posted his how to last week on here. Shouldn't be too hard to find. He did his by grinding the shifter mount and indicator mounts off and filling them with JBWeld. Looks good. I'm going to try and do mine like you are talking about. Swap the floor shift housing into the column. Jeff.

Green Machine · 11-23-2005, 02:56 PM

I hope it is a truck type, I think it is but wiil nhve to check it out, for the price I can't go wrong.

11-22-2005, 10:57 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Auto tilt column to floor shift tilt conversion - is it possible ? Found an auto tilt column, the PO has sawed off the end under the hood where the auto linkage attaches, I want to use this for a floor shift type also so thats no problem, but I have a floor shift column and was wondering if I could use the shift socket cup from it and install on the tilt column for a cleaner look ? It is also missing the turn signal switch and lever, will the switch from the non tilt column work on it ? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0 Last edited by Green Machine; 11-22-2005 at 11:28 PM.

11-22-2005, 11:13 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? I've been told that the colar wouldn't work, however, HUCK's old truck had a tilt, and the colar was off a straight column, so there's no tellin what is fact and what is not.

11-22-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? How about that turn signal switch ?? Do they interchange ?? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-23-2005, 12:36 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? I am thinking not... I THINK the tilt one has the light for the PRND21 indicator and IIRC that is part of the turn signal switch assembly.

11-23-2005, 12:54 AM	#5
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? Since we are trying to finish the PO's attempt to make it a floor shift, I guees we don't care about the indicator light, if the switch will fit and work would be mostly what we are wondering. The good news is he is selling the partially hacked column for only $20, just trying to see if we can make something usable out of it for out floor shift project. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-23-2005, 01:04 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? lol... didn't even think about that.

11-23-2005, 11:13 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? Adaptions have been done.But,I have no idea how they went about it.I`d buy it,it`s worth $20 for parts.Is it a truck or van type? __________________ "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 ~

11-23-2005, 12:27 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? Yukon Jack just posted his how to last week on here. Shouldn't be too hard to find. He did his by grinding the shifter mount and indicator mounts off and filling them with JBWeld. Looks good. I'm going to try and do mine like you are talking about. Swap the floor shift housing into the column. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-23-2005, 02:56 PM	#9
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Auto tilt column to floor shift tlt conversion - is it possible ? I hope it is a truck type, I think it is but wiil nhve to check it out, for the price I can't go wrong. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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