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JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-23-2002, 11:14 AM

Does anyone know if the shift levers for the automatics are the same as the shift levers for sticks?

Jim

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-23-2002, 11:19 AM

They are different. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-23-2002, 11:50 AM

In what way are they different, length, curvature, or fit? I have two levers and one came out of a stick truck and the other from an automatic. (I don't know which is which and they look a like).

Jim

Stout72 · 10-23-2002, 12:34 PM

I have a Grant steering wheel on my '72 and the smaller diameter makes the shift lever seem like it's sticking way out there. I've inadvertently bumped it and knocked it into neutral when reaching for the radio or something on the dash. Since it doesn't have the protection of the larger diameter stock steering wheel, I was thinking about replacing the shift lever with a shorter one. Is a shorter one available, or should I just cut a stock one shorter? It's an automatic.

72ChevyCheyenne · 10-23-2002, 04:56 PM

The shift levers out of the vans are shorter.

**Bowtie468** · 10-23-2002, 06:57 PM

How about that trick little billet shift lever that summit sells. Says it fits '73 - up columns. Would it possibly fit a '67 - '72 column?

nate68 · 10-23-2002, 10:29 PM

i had that huge shifter problem shortly but i got one out of a GMC (67-72) and its shorter, its wayyyy better, i like the feel of it too. i'll hafta see if hte pic i have has it or not

Stout72 · 10-24-2002, 10:39 AM

I'd like to see a pic if you have one. Anyone else?

Don Smith · 10-24-2002, 08:47 PM

The shift lever for the stick is smaller in diameter than the automatic (non tilt) but can be installed and works good and looks better to me. The stick lever will not fit a tilt column, the end that goes into the housing is different. On my tilt column I took the plastic knob off and had a machine shop cut the shaft down and I reinstalled the knob looks better especially if you have a smaller than stock steering wheel.

10-23-2002, 11:14 AM	#1
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	71-72 Shift lever question Does anyone know if the shift levers for the automatics are the same as the shift levers for sticks? Jim

10-23-2002, 11:19 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	They are different. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-23-2002, 12:34 PM	#4
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	I have a Grant steering wheel on my '72 and the smaller diameter makes the shift lever seem like it's sticking way out there. I've inadvertently bumped it and knocked it into neutral when reaching for the radio or something on the dash. Since it doesn't have the protection of the larger diameter stock steering wheel, I was thinking about replacing the shift lever with a shorter one. Is a shorter one available, or should I just cut a stock one shorter? It's an automatic. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

10-23-2002, 04:56 PM	#5
72ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA USA Posts: 300	The shift levers out of the vans are shorter. __________________ Bill Durham http://home.attbi.com/~bulldurham 72 Cheyenne Restoration in progress Currently: frame sand blasted and powdercoated, Inline Tube brake and fuel lines, Blazer tank in rear, Holley Red electronic fuel pump, Eaton posi with 3.42 gears, 2 1/2" drop front spindles, 4" drop rear springs with adjustable panhard bar, KYB shocks, ZZ 502/502 GM Performance crate engine, Zoops brackets and pulleys, Vintage Air, dual electric fans, Ram Air II hood and late model sport side bed.

10-23-2002, 06:57 PM	#6
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	How about that trick little billet shift lever that summit sells. Says it fits '73 - up columns. Would it possibly fit a '67 - '72 column? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

10-23-2002, 11:50 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	In what way are they different, length, curvature, or fit? I have two levers and one came out of a stick truck and the other from an automatic. (I don't know which is which and they look a like). Jim

10-23-2002, 10:29 PM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i had that huge shifter problem shortly but i got one out of a GMC (67-72) and its shorter, its wayyyy better, i like the feel of it too. i'll hafta see if hte pic i have has it or not __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-24-2002, 10:39 AM	#8
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	I'd like to see a pic if you have one. Anyone else? __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

10-24-2002, 08:47 PM	#9
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	The shift lever for the stick is smaller in diameter than the automatic (non tilt) but can be installed and works good and looks better to me. The stick lever will not fit a tilt column, the end that goes into the housing is different. On my tilt column I took the plastic knob off and had a machine shop cut the shaft down and I reinstalled the knob looks better especially if you have a smaller than stock steering wheel. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo



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