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Laid_Out_50 · 07-31-2010, 12:45 PM

Is it possible to convert the stock 3 on the tree manual to an automatic gear selector

nikwho · 07-31-2010, 01:05 PM

Here is an article about a kit to put the shifter on the floor. Its not an automatic shifter, but gets it off of the column.

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/05...ion/index.html

Fat Mike · 07-31-2010, 01:17 PM

Look at Tylordurben 48 chevy project build. He shows how he converted his shifter over so he could use it on an automatic tranny.

nikwho · 07-31-2010, 01:18 PM

oh. Whoops. I miss read your question... Sorry

Laid_Out_50 · 07-31-2010, 01:20 PM

Where would I find the Tylerdurden tutorial

**EDIT** Found it

Laid_Out_50 · 07-31-2010, 03:15 PM

I read that you can adapt a 67-72 column to fit out trucks

**mr48chev** · 07-31-2010, 11:21 PM

I posted that on another thread this morning. I may have to do a tech article on it but I am leaving on vacation next weekend.

Basically it involves cutting the stock steering column "TUBE" off the box and shaft so that you can slip the later column over the shaft. You would have to use a pipe or tube cutter or work your way around it with a hack saw so as not to damage the steering shaft. The big problem with this is that you would have to figure out how to keep the new column up in place. I haven't tried it yet but was planning on cutting the original tube so that the new one butted against it so that it ended up at the original length when I was done.

probably the simplest and easiest is to weld the two arms together and use the stock column shifter as the automatic shifter. You would have to make up a shift rod from that arm (you may be able to use a stock shift rod from the 3 speed) and make up a shift lever for the transmission. Probably the simple thing there would be to buy one of the aftermarket adjustable ones. That would probably save half a day of trying to get it right.

There is an aftermarket neutral safety switch that uses a Ford switch that bolts on the side of the transmission. The bracket bolts to the pan bolts. That would solve the neutral safety issue.

07-31-2010, 12:45 PM	#1
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Gear Selector Is it possible to convert the stock 3 on the tree manual to an automatic gear selector

07-31-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: Gear Selector Here is an article about a kit to put the shifter on the floor. Its not an automatic shifter, but gets it off of the column. http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/05...ion/index.html __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

07-31-2010, 01:17 PM	#3
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Gear Selector Look at Tylordurben 48 chevy project build. He shows how he converted his shifter over so he could use it on an automatic tranny. __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

07-31-2010, 01:18 PM	#4
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: Gear Selector oh. Whoops. I miss read your question... Sorry __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

07-31-2010, 01:20 PM	#5
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Re: Gear Selector Where would I find the Tylerdurden tutorial EDIT Found it Last edited by Laid_Out_50; 07-31-2010 at 01:38 PM.

07-31-2010, 03:15 PM	#6
Laid_Out_50 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area Cali Posts: 270	Re: Gear Selector I read that you can adapt a 67-72 column to fit out trucks

07-31-2010, 11:21 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,555	Re: Gear Selector I posted that on another thread this morning. I may have to do a tech article on it but I am leaving on vacation next weekend. Basically it involves cutting the stock steering column "TUBE" off the box and shaft so that you can slip the later column over the shaft. You would have to use a pipe or tube cutter or work your way around it with a hack saw so as not to damage the steering shaft. The big problem with this is that you would have to figure out how to keep the new column up in place. I haven't tried it yet but was planning on cutting the original tube so that the new one butted against it so that it ended up at the original length when I was done. probably the simplest and easiest is to weld the two arms together and use the stock column shifter as the automatic shifter. You would have to make up a shift rod from that arm (you may be able to use a stock shift rod from the 3 speed) and make up a shift lever for the transmission. Probably the simple thing there would be to buy one of the aftermarket adjustable ones. That would probably save half a day of trying to get it right. There is an aftermarket neutral safety switch that uses a Ford switch that bolts on the side of the transmission. The bracket bolts to the pan bolts. That would solve the neutral safety issue.



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