1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msulli54 · 05-13-2025, 06:08 PM

Afternoon,

I have been trying to track down a replacement shift linkage rod that runs from the steering column down to the transmission shift linkage for my 1972 Chevrolet K20 with TH350 automatic. The one on my truck has been cut on the top end near where it runs through the bolt on the steering column side. This has left me with little to no adjustment. I would prefer a stock style shift/control road vs the generic shift linkage kits from CPP and Lokar. Has anyone been able to find a vendor that sells a stock style replacement? I am struggling to find one after a lot of research on line. I would appreciate any wisdom or guidance. Picture below of an example of what I need from a fellow member:

**jaros44sr** · 05-14-2025, 08:37 AM

There is some for sale on the parts board

msulli54 · 05-14-2025, 02:16 PM

Thank you. I have been looking. There is nothing available. I have reached out to a few folks on the forums just in case. Curious if anyone with a k10 or K20 has used the generic kits. I tried it and just didn’t feel right. Thanks again Jim. Micah

**landarts** · 05-14-2025, 04:31 PM

I can get you a measurement of what it should be. Then you can source the correct size of rod and weld on more to get you back to factory. Reach out if you need the measurement.

**jaros44sr** · 05-15-2025, 08:32 AM

Classic bow ties has the parts listed for sale

msulli54 · 05-15-2025, 10:02 AM

Thank you for the update. He and I spoke the day I posted and he is out of the 4x4 TH350 shift kits. He has me on his list. Much appreciated.

Classic Bowties · 05-22-2025, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Classic bow ties has the parts listed for sale

Hey Jim, thanks for throwing our name out there on the automatic transmission shift linkage parts but Micah is correct, we are currently sold out of the K/4wd setups. For others searching, we do have both option #1/2wd BBC-TH400 and #2/2wd SBC-TH350/400 trans shift linkage setups available ready to ship out, check out the below linked parts board f/s thread if interested. Thanks again, Mel

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=819919

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Classic Bowties · 05-22-2025, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by msulli54

Thank you for the update. He and I spoke the day I posted and he is out of the 4x4 TH350 shift kits. He has me on his list. Much appreciated.

Micah, per your most recent pm on purchasing the rod alone, here are a few pics of the K/4wd specific main shift linkage rod that we can get packaged up and headed your way. Let us know and thanks again for the inquiry, Mel

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**jaros44sr** · 05-24-2025, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Hey Jim, thanks for throwing our name out there on the automatic transmission shift linkage parts but Micah is correct, we are currently sold out of the K/4wd setups. For others searching, we do have both option #1/2wd BBC-TH400 and #2/2wd SBC-TH350/400 trans shift linkage setups available ready to ship out, check out the below linked parts board f/s thread if interested. Thanks again, Mel

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=819919

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Just trying to help out a fellow truck owner, you seem to be a good person, or I wouldn’t have suggested you

Keep on keeping on

Classic Bowties · 05-27-2025, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by msulli54

Thank you for the update. He and I spoke the day I posted and he is out of the 4x4 TH350 shift kits. He has me on his list. Much appreciated.

msulli54, our last couple of pm's have went unanswered, can we get a courtesy reply/update on your above inquiry? Several days have passed since the above info and pics were returned, the pulled K/4wd shift linkage rod is still sitting atop the outgoing bench. Thanks, Mel

msulli54 · 05-27-2025, 08:40 PM

Good afternoon. We were out for the long weekend. I got your message and will call you in the morning to arrange the purchase. Thank you! Micah

Classic Bowties · 05-27-2025, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by msulli54

Good afternoon. We were out for the long weekend. I got your message and will call you in the morning to arrange the purchase. Thank you! Micah

Micah, thank you for the update. Mel

Classic Bowties · 05-28-2025, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by msulli54

I got your message and will call you in the morning to arrange the purchase. Thank you! Micah

Micah, the above pictured (post/reply#8) K/4wd specific auto trans shift linkage rod has been shipped, your package went out via USPS ground advantage on Wed. 05/28 and the expected delivery day is Mon. 06/02 Thanks again for your order and let me know if we can help with any other 67-72 parts needs. Mel

05-14-2025, 02:16 PM	#3
msulli54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 14	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod Thank you. I have been looking. There is nothing available. I have reached out to a few folks on the forums just in case. Curious if anyone with a k10 or K20 has used the generic kits. I tried it and just didn’t feel right. Thanks again Jim. Micah

05-14-2025, 04:31 PM	#4
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,558	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod I can get you a measurement of what it should be. Then you can source the correct size of rod and weld on more to get you back to factory. Reach out if you need the measurement. __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 69 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 71 K10 Custom Deluxe 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 70 Blazer

05-15-2025, 08:32 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,951	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod Classic bow ties has the parts listed for sale __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

05-15-2025, 10:02 AM	#6
msulli54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 14	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod Thank you for the update. He and I spoke the day I posted and he is out of the 4x4 TH350 shift kits. He has me on his list. Much appreciated.

05-27-2025, 08:40 PM	#11
msulli54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 14	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod Good afternoon. We were out for the long weekend. I got your message and will call you in the morning to arrange the purchase. Thank you! Micah

05-13-2025, 06:08 PM	#1
msulli54 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 14	1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod Afternoon, I have been trying to track down a replacement shift linkage rod that runs from the steering column down to the transmission shift linkage for my 1972 Chevrolet K20 with TH350 automatic. The one on my truck has been cut on the top end near where it runs through the bolt on the steering column side. This has left me with little to no adjustment. I would prefer a stock style shift/control road vs the generic shift linkage kits from CPP and Lokar. Has anyone been able to find a vendor that sells a stock style replacement? I am struggling to find one after a lot of research on line. I would appreciate any wisdom or guidance. Picture below of an example of what I need from a fellow member: Attached Images

05-14-2025, 08:37 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,951	Re: 1972 Chevrolet K20 TH350 Automatic Shift/Control Linkage Rod There is some for sale on the parts board __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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