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12-16-2011, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Hallsville, MO
Posts: 271
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Automatic column conversion
Has anyone converted a 3 speed or floor shift column to an automatic column? Is it possible?
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12-16-2011, 10:45 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 8,546
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Re: Automatic column conversion
Best and less costly to just pick up a column to change it to.
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12-16-2011, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW TX (Oak Point)
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Re: Automatic column conversion
I'm wanting to do the same thing.....I was looking at this but not sure what all other work it entails
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/2660657209.html |
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12-16-2011, 12:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Gold Canyon Arizona
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Re: Automatic column conversion
im planning on changing my 3 on tree to an automatic. i am presently collecting what i need. already found a 1965 all
" original column" and fully restored it. now im looking for the right 200r4 trans to install. then i need a crossmember..
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12-16-2011, 12:32 PM
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C/10 junkie
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
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Re: Automatic column conversion
Man thats a great price. I would buy all the columns that fit the 67-72 and see if he will do a package deal. Then you re-sell what you don't and pay for the column you keep. Just a thought.
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12-16-2011, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW TX (Oak Point)
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Re: Automatic column conversion
I emailed the guy to get one for my suburban, hoping to hear back soon. I actually just found those last night lol
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12-16-2011, 01:07 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Automatic column conversion
I was in contact with that guy, almost bought one but found a guy in Houston to build me a 71/72 truck tilt column to fit into my 65, I am picking it up tomorrow. all rebuilt and painted to match my interior for $400.00
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12-16-2011, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DFW TX (Oak Point)
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Re: Automatic column conversion
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He have more? If so pass on the info! edit: what did you do about the ignition....don't those have the key on the column? |
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12-16-2011, 01:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Hallsville, MO
Posts: 271
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Re: Automatic column conversion
I'd really like to keep the original look. That's why I want to convert one. I've heard that the original auto columns are hard to find without a bucket of cash.
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12-16-2011, 01:34 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
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Re: Automatic column conversion
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Pat Votana @832-928-2635 He is a real good guy, likes to talk. tell him John sent you. They do not have the key on the side, they are smooth. key is in stock position on the dash.
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12-16-2011, 01:35 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 8,546
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Re: Automatic column conversion
I think he would do the original too. I have two original columns but since I have the 4 speed auto, I went this way.
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12-16-2011, 03:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Poteau, Ok.
Posts: 100
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Re: Automatic column conversion
This guy has some out of vans. He's only asking $40.....
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/pts/2729370996.html |
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12-17-2011, 03:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: gadsden, alabama
Posts: 468
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Re: Automatic column conversion
they are real easy to convert if you use the 1st and reverse lever you have to pull the lever toward you just as if you are shifting 1st and reverse. i decided to just stitch weld the 2nd and 3rd levers together and used an s10 with 4.3 auto shift rod 1993 i think and just count the clicks for gear selection
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12-17-2011, 04:23 PM
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Location: Hallsville, MO
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Re: Automatic column conversion
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