What shifter linkage with auto tilt column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chev-obsession** · 12-21-2020, 12:45 AM

I am adding a tilt column from a mid 70’s motorhome to my 65 c10. I need the shifter linkage from column to trans, and want to know what my best option is. Hoping to avoid after market stuff.

SCOTI · 12-21-2020, 10:38 AM

I would start w/a 69-72 as my source.

**chev-obsession** · 12-21-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would start w/a 69-72 as my source.

I was wondering if that era of truck linkage would work. I’m sure it’s been done before but couldn’t find anything in a search.

SCOTI · 12-21-2020, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chev-obsession

I was wondering if that era of truck linkage would work. I’m sure it’s been done before but couldn’t find anything in a search.

I just put in a tilt auto column (pre-73/ignition switch equipped) where the original 3spd was. Since the frames are interchangeable (minor differences but they are the same in the area where the pivot hardware attaches) I would bet the later model parts will bolt right in place.

Mine is highly modded so I have no need for factory original stuff but I'll base my search using the 67-72 as my criteria.

SkinnyG · 12-21-2020, 12:04 PM

I made my own with 3/8" rod and two spherical rod ends. At least you know it will fit.

SCOTI · 12-21-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

I made my own with 3/8" rod and two spherical rod ends. At least you know it will fit.

It's very likely that's what I will do.

I used a Lokar set-up on my dually for header clearance & after getting it thought.... "I could of sourced this stuff for a lot less vs. the price for a 'kit' ".

AcampoDave · 12-21-2020, 08:14 PM

Certainly cheaper to source your own parts to make a Lokar style linkage, but with Covid running rampant it's pretty nice to get it delivered with a quick call to Summit.

64shortbox · 12-26-2020, 12:02 PM

I bought a Lokar knock off kit off eBay - the rod from the steering column to the trans shift lever wasn't long enough so I bought a length of all-thread rod to make it work. I still didn't like seeing the all-thread rod so I grabbed a piece of stainless tubing from my work and slid it over the all-thread.
I still wasn't happy so I stole some ideas from other board members and added a suspended gas pedal from a 72 C-10 and grafted on a brake pedal from a 73 C-10. Now I'm happy - for now anyway.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-26-2020, 01:11 PM

So what is the measurement of the rod that is needed?

64shortbox · 12-28-2020, 09:04 PM

Master Chief,
I'm in Phoenix and won't be back to Commiefornia to measure the rod on my truck for a couple more weeks yet.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-28-2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 64shortbox

Master Chief,
I'm in Phoenix and won't be back to Commiefornia to measure the rod on my truck for a couple more weeks yet.

Thanks buddy. I'm out of state as well, I get it.

12-21-2020, 12:45 AM	#1
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,496	What shifter linkage with auto tilt column I am adding a tilt column from a mid 70’s motorhome to my 65 c10. I need the shifter linkage from column to trans, and want to know what my best option is. Hoping to avoid after market stuff. __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

12-21-2020, 10:38 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column I would start w/a 69-72 as my source. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-21-2020, 12:04 PM	#5
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,211	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column I made my own with 3/8" rod and two spherical rod ends. At least you know it will fit. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

12-21-2020, 08:14 PM	#7
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column Certainly cheaper to source your own parts to make a Lokar style linkage, but with Covid running rampant it's pretty nice to get it delivered with a quick call to Summit.

12-26-2020, 12:02 PM	#8
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column I bought a Lokar knock off kit off eBay - the rod from the steering column to the trans shift lever wasn't long enough so I bought a length of all-thread rod to make it work. I still didn't like seeing the all-thread rod so I grabbed a piece of stainless tubing from my work and slid it over the all-thread. I still wasn't happy so I stole some ideas from other board members and added a suspended gas pedal from a 72 C-10 and grafted on a brake pedal from a 73 C-10. Now I'm happy - for now anyway. Attached Images

12-26-2020, 01:11 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column So what is the measurement of the rod that is needed? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-28-2020, 09:04 PM	#10
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: What shifter linkage with auto tilt column Master Chief, I'm in Phoenix and won't be back to Commiefornia to measure the rod on my truck for a couple more weeks yet.



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