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tex_waco_usmc · 09-04-2011, 08:32 AM

I am asking this for future reference and knowledge...

If I wanted to take a Automatic Tilt Column and rebuild it to get rid of the column shift (making the truck a 5/6 speed Manual floor shift)...., but maintain the tilt...

How much work would be involved and is it even possible?
Did they make a floor shift column that is tilt?

Just curious, please let me know...

Chris

tex_waco_usmc · 09-04-2011, 08:34 AM

BTW, I dont want the little nipple that would be left if I just took the shift handle off of it... Thats why I want to tear it down and replace that part if the column, if at all possible...

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-04-2011, 08:49 AM

The floor shift tilt columns come up on the board occasionally. The column shift columns can be converted and if you have the ability to disassemble and reassemble the column then the work to convert one is not to bad.

Jim

tex_waco_usmc · 09-04-2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

The floor shift tilt columns come up on the board occasionally. The column shift columns can be converted and if you have the ability to disassemble and reassemble the column then the work to convert one is not to bad.

Jim

Jim,

I have the ability to do it...and thanks to you I know it is possible. Awesome. Now to find a good floor shift column to rob for parts...

Chris

Longhorn Man · 09-04-2011, 09:17 AM

the factory 4 speed tilts are very expensive, but they do pop up from time to time.
You can knock the nub off and fill in the hole... epoxy, jb weld, what ever. Then do a tick of bodywork on top and paint it.

09-04-2011, 08:32 AM	#1
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Steering Column Question... I am asking this for future reference and knowledge... If I wanted to take a Automatic Tilt Column and rebuild it to get rid of the column shift (making the truck a 5/6 speed Manual floor shift)...., but maintain the tilt... How much work would be involved and is it even possible? Did they make a floor shift column that is tilt? Just curious, please let me know... Chris

09-04-2011, 08:34 AM	#2
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Steering Column Question... BTW, I dont want the little nipple that would be left if I just took the shift handle off of it... Thats why I want to tear it down and replace that part if the column, if at all possible...

09-04-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Steering Column Question... The floor shift tilt columns come up on the board occasionally. The column shift columns can be converted and if you have the ability to disassemble and reassemble the column then the work to convert one is not to bad. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-04-2011, 09:17 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Steering Column Question... the factory 4 speed tilts are very expensive, but they do pop up from time to time. You can knock the nub off and fill in the hole... epoxy, jb weld, what ever. Then do a tick of bodywork on top and paint it.



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