3 on the tree to an automatic? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Malibob · 10-03-2010, 03:29 PM

I would like to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic shifter. I would like to keep my column and would rather not bore a hole through the floor and put a lokar in it. So is it possible? or do I start cutting.

SCOTI · 10-03-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

I would like to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic shifter. I would like to keep my column and would rather not bore a hole through the floor and put a lokar in it. So is it possible? or do I start cutting.

I've seen a guy rig a 3OTT column to work w/some automatic column linkage. He used the standard auto-column rod set-up that goes down to the trans detent lever & connected it to the rev/1st level from the column shifter (I believe it was the rev/1st lever but imagine it would be whichever one was easiest to connect the rod to).

I'm not sure how well it worked for him.....

padresag · 10-03-2010, 05:37 PM

just get an auto column
ron

Malibob · 10-03-2010, 05:40 PM

cant find one reasonably. (admins this is not a classified ad)

Delmo · 10-03-2010, 05:43 PM

Here steal my idea, works great.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=409449&page=6

Malibob · 10-03-2010, 05:49 PM

Delmo- That is AWESOME man what a GREAT idea. What did you end up doing about the E-brake though?

Delmo · 10-03-2010, 06:58 PM

It's an auto dude, who needs an ebrake? LOL Besides it sits on the frame.
I ordered a cable from Summit ( 4 foot I think) and a bracket kit for the trans. Used a factory hole in the lever and in the column bracket. Just needed to use a little angle bracket for the cable housing. Easypeezy.

*lakeroadster* · 10-03-2010, 07:15 PM

Malibob,

Couldn't you use the Morse Cable concept, but simply mount it such that it has a knob instead of using the e-brake handle?

Should work, don't ya think?

jonzcustomshop · 10-03-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've seen a guy rig a 3OTT column to work w/some automatic column linkage. He used the standard auto-column rod set-up that goes down to the trans detent lever & connected it to the rev/1st level from the column shifter (I believe it was the rev/1st lever but imagine it would be whichever one was easiest to connect the rod to).

I'm not sure how well it worked for him.....

I did this with my radical 60 build, 2004r, the only major issue that I want to solve is a reverse/park lock out, right now you have to be real careful with an up shift, or about accidentally knocking it out of park when it is parked.

(pic on post #57 page 3 of the 60 build in that link \/ )

Delmo · 10-03-2010, 07:38 PM

Ya I've converted a 3OTT using a cable as well. Just a simple bracket mounted to the firewall to hold the cable housing and connected to the first gear lever.

*lakeroadster* · 10-03-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I did this with my radical 60 build, 2004r, the only major issue that I want to solve is a reverse/park lock out, right now you have to be real careful with an up shift, or about accidentally knocking it out of park when it is parked.

(pic on post #57 page 3 of the 60 build in that link \/ )

Jon,

How about this?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LOK-BL1400U/

Malibob,

Some links to look at for ideas:

http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...kit/index.html

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...lumncables.pdf

http://www.zigsstreetrods.com/Pages/columns.html

Malibob · 10-04-2010, 06:50 AM

Getting excited with all of these ideas. Thanks a ton for the input fellas. I am thinking that maybe some sort of bracket could be attached to the column as a park lock out- something that will move when the shift lever is pulled forward. I have to get into the column a little to see how it all works and maybe come up with something.

jonzcustomshop · 10-04-2010, 08:23 AM

good! then I will copy you!

10-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#1
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	3 on the tree to an automatic? I would like to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic shifter. I would like to keep my column and would rather not bore a hole through the floor and put a lokar in it. So is it possible? or do I start cutting. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-03-2010, 05:37 PM	#3
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? just get an auto column ron

10-03-2010, 05:40 PM	#4
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? cant find one reasonably. (admins this is not a classified ad) __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-03-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? Delmo- That is AWESOME man what a GREAT idea. What did you end up doing about the E-brake though? __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-03-2010, 06:58 PM	#7
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? It's an auto dude, who needs an ebrake? LOL Besides it sits on the frame. I ordered a cable from Summit ( 4 foot I think) and a bracket kit for the trans. Used a factory hole in the lever and in the column bracket. Just needed to use a little angle bracket for the cable housing. Easypeezy.

10-03-2010, 05:43 PM	#5
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? Here steal my idea, works great. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=409449&page=6

10-03-2010, 07:15 PM	#8
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? Malibob, Couldn't you use the Morse Cable concept, but simply mount it such that it has a knob instead of using the e-brake handle? Should work, don't ya think? Last edited by lakeroadster; 10-03-2010 at 07:18 PM.

10-03-2010, 07:38 PM	#10
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? Ya I've converted a 3OTT using a cable as well. Just a simple bracket mounted to the firewall to hold the cable housing and connected to the first gear lever.

10-04-2010, 06:50 AM	#12
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? Getting excited with all of these ideas. Thanks a ton for the input fellas. I am thinking that maybe some sort of bracket could be attached to the column as a park lock out- something that will move when the shift lever is pulled forward. I have to get into the column a little to see how it all works and maybe come up with something. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

10-04-2010, 08:23 AM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 3 on the tree to an automatic? good! then I will copy you! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

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