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71stub · 10-01-2009, 08:41 AM

I am converting my 60 short fleet from a 4 spd manual to a 700R4 auto. I found a steering column and pedal assembly from a 64 GMC and I have a few questions. Is there anything else I need? My shifter is missing from the column and does anybody know if the shifter from a newer column will work? Or does somebody reproduce this? I would also like a picture of how the linkage is setup from the factory. I assume i will have to make some sort of bracket off the frame for it to pivot on like the 67-72's have. Thanks.

**slepysal** · 10-01-2009, 10:49 AM

take a look at this :
http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember

Byronic · 10-01-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71stub

I am converting my 60 short fleet from a 4 spd manual to a 700R4 auto. I found a steering column and pedal assembly from a 64 GMC and I have a few questions. Is there anything else I need? My shifter is missing from the column and does anybody know if the shifter from a newer column will work? Or does somebody reproduce this? I would also like a picture of how the linkage is setup from the factory. I assume i will have to make some sort of bracket off the frame for it to pivot on like the 67-72's have. Thanks.

When you say shifter, are you talking handle or the whole thing. I just changed my column today and have leftover parts including linkage from a 83 pickup.I used a linkage kit from CPP #CPTSL that fits th350-400-700R4 and paid $32 + ship. Everything worked except I bought a longer rod from a metal shop and cut to length. Hope this helps

71stub · 10-02-2009, 08:30 AM

I need the shifter handle that goes on the column itself.

Byronic · 10-02-2009, 09:10 AM

I have the lever,knob,spring,roll pin,and retaining clip. $15 plus shipping. pm me and let me know.
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71stub · 10-02-2009, 11:04 AM

That looks like what I need since I dont know exactly what it looks like since i dont have one! Thanks.

71stub · 10-02-2009, 11:09 AM

Does the shifter linkage come off the column and go right to the transmission or is there a cantilever mounted to the frame that I need to fabricate? Anybody have pictures of their setup? Whether it be a 700R4 a TH350 or a Powerglide.

10-01-2009, 08:41 AM	#1
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	1960 Automatic Conversion I am converting my 60 short fleet from a 4 spd manual to a 700R4 auto. I found a steering column and pedal assembly from a 64 GMC and I have a few questions. Is there anything else I need? My shifter is missing from the column and does anybody know if the shifter from a newer column will work? Or does somebody reproduce this? I would also like a picture of how the linkage is setup from the factory. I assume i will have to make some sort of bracket off the frame for it to pivot on like the 67-72's have. Thanks. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

10-01-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1960 Automatic Conversion take a look at this : http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-02-2009, 08:30 AM	#4
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: 1960 Automatic Conversion I need the shifter handle that goes on the column itself. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

10-02-2009, 09:10 AM	#5
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: 1960 Automatic Conversion I have the lever,knob,spring,roll pin,and retaining clip. $15 plus shipping. pm me and let me know. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

10-02-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: 1960 Automatic Conversion That looks like what I need since I dont know exactly what it looks like since i dont have one! Thanks. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

10-02-2009, 11:09 AM	#7
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: 1960 Automatic Conversion Does the shifter linkage come off the column and go right to the transmission or is there a cantilever mounted to the frame that I need to fabricate? Anybody have pictures of their setup? Whether it be a 700R4 a TH350 or a Powerglide. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

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