Automatic column conversion

[mikesacs]

Has anyone converted a 3 speed or floor shift column to an automatic column? Is it possible?

[Clyde65]

Best and less costly to just pick up a column to change it to.

[kpc01]

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

[yote1234]

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..

[shawno72]

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.

[kpc01]

I emailed the guy to get one for my suburban, hoping to hear back soon. I actually just found those last night lol

[Clyde65]

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

[kpc01]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

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

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?

[mikesacs]

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.

[Clyde65]

Originally Posted by kpc01

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?

His info is...

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.

[Clyde65]

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.

[giles70chevy]

This guy has some out of vans. He's only asking $40.....


http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/pts/2729370996.html

[bama63]

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

[mikesacs]

Originally Posted by bama63

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

Exactly the kind of info I needed. Could a original style indicator be mounted to the top?
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