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GoodOleBoy · 09-17-2023, 08:18 PM

Was fighting with the wife and triedbto get the hell out of there to diffuse the situation and for some odd reason when I put it into reverse it didn't do anything. Cycled it through the gears and nothing, and I must’ve slapped the shifter back up to park to hard and it sheared off the damned shifter including the pin. Found out pot metal doesn’t like to be welded…I can’t afford to pay 500+ on another column, I had somebody suggest putting a floor shifter in but I dont exactly know if that is feasible since it has the 4x4 shifter already on the hump.
Anyone have any idea how to set up a floor shifter or have any other idea of temporary solution since this truck is my daily driver.

A few details on the truck:
1970 C10
TH350
Its been converted to a 4x4

**LockDoc** · 09-17-2023, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodOleBoy

Was fighting with the wife and triedbto get the hell out of there to diffuse the situation and for some odd reason when I put it into reverse it didn't do anything. Cycled it through the gears and nothing, and I must’ve slapped the shifter back up to park to hard and it sheared off the damned shifter including the pin. Found out pot metal doesn’t like to be welded…I can’t afford to pay 500+ on another column, I had somebody suggest putting a floor shifter in but I dont exactly know if that is feasible since it has the 4x4 shifter already on the hump.
Anyone have any idea how to set up a floor shifter or have any other idea of temporary solution since this truck is my daily driver.

A few details on the truck:
1970 C10
TH350
Its been converted to a 4x4

How about a couple of pictures of what you are dealing with?

LockDoc

**davischevy** · 09-17-2023, 08:55 PM

You can pick up a non tilt automatic column for a lot less than you can buy a quality floor shift.

Ask your wife to pay for it.

**LockDoc** · 09-17-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

You can pick up a non tilt automatic column for a lot less than you can buy a quality floor shift.

Ask your wife to pay for it.

That is very true! I'm thinking all he probably needs is a shift collar and maybe a lever if it broke the ball off of the end of it.

LockDoc

**davischevy** · 09-17-2023, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

That is very true! I'm thinking all he probably needs is a shift collar and maybe a lever if it broke the ball off of the end of it.

LockDoc

You are correct.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-17-2023, 11:55 PM

I see your in Santa Rosa. Not to far from me. I have an auto column out of a 71 in good shape I can let you have for $50 if your interested

GoodOleBoy · 09-18-2023, 01:34 AM

Thanks for the replies, I’ll grab some pictures tomorrow after work.
All the columns I saw were like $400-$1500 which had my jaw on the floor.
First time ever needing to possibly replace a column.

CST I would definitely like to buy that from you, only thing is my other ride is a little sketchy at the moment to drive to your neck of the woods. You got any plans to come near Sonoma County anytime soon?

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-18-2023, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodOleBoy

Thanks for the replies, I’ll grab some pictures tomorrow after work.
All the columns I saw were like $400-$1500 which had my jaw on the floor.
First time ever needing to possibly replace a column.

CST I would definitely like to buy that from you, only thing is my other ride is a little sketchy at the moment to drive to your neck of the woods. You got any plans to come near Sonoma County anytime soon?

Sorry no plans. With Gas at close to $6 a gallon I don’t go to far at all anymore.

**Steeveedee** · 09-18-2023, 01:01 PM

You can crawl under and move the trans into gear, and then start it with your foot on the brake. Set the park brake first, though, so it doesn't roll away on you. I had a '56 Chevy that the B&M floor shifter cable broke. I used a stick (couldn't crawl under it) to put it in drive and drove out of King's Canyon to Fresno for a new cable. It was a "stick shift" car for about 100 miles.

GoodOleBoy · 09-19-2023, 12:01 AM

I understand that, driving this frankentruck 30 or so minutes to and from work each day is getting expensive…

Now thats funny steveedee!

**Richard** · 09-18-2023, 01:43 AM

Am in Simi Valley. Can have my stock 72 non tilt column for the same amount.

**special-K** · 09-19-2023, 08:08 AM

I'd repair or buy one of these cheap columns. But I had a '71 Blazer with TH350/NP205 that I installed a Hurst His 'n' Hers shifter in to make it more fun. That had cable linkage...and it sure was fun!!

09-17-2023, 08:18 PM	#1
GoodOleBoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 14	Snapped Shifter off the column.. Was fighting with the wife and triedbto get the hell out of there to diffuse the situation and for some odd reason when I put it into reverse it didn't do anything. Cycled it through the gears and nothing, and I must’ve slapped the shifter back up to park to hard and it sheared off the damned shifter including the pin. Found out pot metal doesn’t like to be welded…I can’t afford to pay 500+ on another column, I had somebody suggest putting a floor shifter in but I dont exactly know if that is feasible since it has the 4x4 shifter already on the hump. Anyone have any idea how to set up a floor shifter or have any other idea of temporary solution since this truck is my daily driver. A few details on the truck: 1970 C10 TH350 Its been converted to a 4x4 __________________ “If it aint older than me, I don’t want to hear it and I damn sure don’t want to drive it! ”Stuff that works, stuff that holds up, the kind of stuff you don’t hang on the wall” -Guy Clark

09-17-2023, 08:55 PM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,866	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. You can pick up a non tilt automatic column for a lot less than you can buy a quality floor shift. Ask your wife to pay for it. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-17-2023, 11:55 PM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,190	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. I see your in Santa Rosa. Not to far from me. I have an auto column out of a 71 in good shape I can let you have for $50 if your interested __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-18-2023, 01:34 AM	#7
GoodOleBoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 14	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. Thanks for the replies, I’ll grab some pictures tomorrow after work. All the columns I saw were like $400-$1500 which had my jaw on the floor. First time ever needing to possibly replace a column. CST I would definitely like to buy that from you, only thing is my other ride is a little sketchy at the moment to drive to your neck of the woods. You got any plans to come near Sonoma County anytime soon? __________________ “If it aint older than me, I don’t want to hear it and I damn sure don’t want to drive it! ”Stuff that works, stuff that holds up, the kind of stuff you don’t hang on the wall” -Guy Clark

09-18-2023, 01:01 PM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,746	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. You can crawl under and move the trans into gear, and then start it with your foot on the brake. Set the park brake first, though, so it doesn't roll away on you. I had a '56 Chevy that the B&M floor shifter cable broke. I used a stick (couldn't crawl under it) to put it in drive and drove out of King's Canyon to Fresno for a new cable. It was a "stick shift" car for about 100 miles. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-19-2023, 12:01 AM	#10
GoodOleBoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 14	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. I understand that, driving this frankentruck 30 or so minutes to and from work each day is getting expensive… Now thats funny steveedee! Attached Images __________________ “If it aint older than me, I don’t want to hear it and I damn sure don’t want to drive it! ”Stuff that works, stuff that holds up, the kind of stuff you don’t hang on the wall” -Guy Clark

09-18-2023, 01:43 AM	#11
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,906	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. Am in Simi Valley. Can have my stock 72 non tilt column for the same amount. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-19-2023, 08:08 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Snapped Shifter off the column.. I'd repair or buy one of these cheap columns. But I had a '71 Blazer with TH350/NP205 that I installed a Hurst His 'n' Hers shifter in to make it more fun. That had cable linkage...and it sure was fun!! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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