Tilt column with indicator For OD tranny - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jetfixr · 03-13-2005, 08:41 PM

I put a 700r4 in my 70 c/10. At the time it has a B&M megashifter but it looks really out of place for the looks I am shooting for. I would like have a stock look, newer stock items are cool because the parts look as though they belong there, nice, clean, and updated without being too "flashy". 70's did not come available with an OD so the shift indicator is going to be incorrect if I use the stock column for that year. Is there a later model column (tilt preferably) that can be installed in our trucks that has an OD indicator and has the linkage to work with a 700r4?

sdkid · 03-13-2005, 08:53 PM

You can get an indicator for a stock column. I'm not sure the name though. The truck shop maybe.

jetfixr · 03-13-2005, 09:38 PM

cool, found it online. I switched my truck from a manual to the 700r4, will all the linkage from a 1970 truck with the TH350 work properly with the newer transmission or do modifications need to be made?

East End K5 · 03-13-2005, 09:56 PM

Hey Jetfixr, which Jets do you work on? I'm an Aircraft Electrician myself...

68c10owner · 03-13-2005, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfixr

I put a 700r4 in my 70 c/10. At the time it has a B&M megashifter but it looks really out of place for the looks I am shooting for. I would like have a stock look, newer stock items are cool because the parts look as though they belong there, nice, clean, and updated without being too "flashy". 70's did not come available with an OD so the shift indicator is going to be incorrect if I use the stock column for that year. Is there a later model column (tilt preferably) that can be installed in our trucks that has an OD indicator and has the linkage to work with a 700r4?

got a pic of how the mega shifter looks and fits in the truck? I`m thinking of going to one. is yours the truck one or the regular one? Wanna sell it? Thanks

jetfixr · 03-13-2005, 11:45 PM

I used to work A&P for a while, but now I do all electrical. Worked on everything from 727 all the way on up to 777 and 747-400's. Mostly working scarebus A319 & 320 currently though. I will try and post some pictures of the shifter, I might sell it in the future but dont really have the time to install the column with the shifter at the time. It looks good just a little too flashy for my likes.

REPO1 · 03-14-2005, 12:05 AM

Post a link of the indicator if you find one. I too am installing the 700R4 in my truck and will be needing one soon.

Reid

East End K5 · 03-14-2005, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfixr

I used to work A&P for a while, but now I do all electrical. Worked on everything from 727 all the way on up to 777 and 747-400's. Mostly working scarebus A319 & 320 currently though. I will try and post some pictures of the shifter, I might sell it in the future but dont really have the time to install the column with the shifter at the time. It looks good just a little too flashy for my likes.

good, you got your tix. You live in Wash. or something or are you at a plant? I work on HC-130's, HH-60 (Rescue)

hyperformance · 03-14-2005, 11:35 AM

were did you find the OD indicator? i'm having trouble locating

jetfixr · 03-14-2005, 08:46 PM

Actually SDkid had mentioned the Truck Shop, they are out of Orange in Southern California. I happened to have their catalog so I thumbed through it and sure enough they sell a column indicator for a 700r4. I Left their catalog at work so I dont have their web adress for you but a google search should turn it up. Here is a few picks of the B&M truck megashifter, sitting a bit high in my truck because it is on the old manual high-hump, (having trouble locating a low hump so don't mind the big whole in the floor) =)

70 shorty · 03-14-2005, 11:08 PM

Those pictures are very hard to look at for someone who has had a few beers!

HeavyD · 03-15-2005, 01:35 AM

Flaming River sells O/D indicator lenses for truck/van tilts, and they were only around 25 bucks or so if I remember correcly. Check em out online.

hyperformance · 03-15-2005, 10:28 AM

thanks for the info guys!

REPO1 · 03-21-2005, 12:44 AM

Could someone please post the link to the Truck Shop place? I cannot seem to find the one that sells the indicator for our trucks.

Reid

mr402 · 03-21-2005, 01:00 AM

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

I didn't see where you could order to many parts on line though. You can order a catalog from them. I've purchased from them at the Portland swap meet. With the exception of their tail light gaskets the quality has been pretty good so far.

03-13-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
jetfixr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central CA Posts: 86	Tilt column with indicator For OD tranny I put a 700r4 in my 70 c/10. At the time it has a B&M megashifter but it looks really out of place for the looks I am shooting for. I would like have a stock look, newer stock items are cool because the parts look as though they belong there, nice, clean, and updated without being too "flashy". 70's did not come available with an OD so the shift indicator is going to be incorrect if I use the stock column for that year. Is there a later model column (tilt preferably) that can be installed in our trucks that has an OD indicator and has the linkage to work with a 700r4?

03-13-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	You can get an indicator for a stock column. I'm not sure the name though. The truck shop maybe. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-13-2005, 09:56 PM	#4
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Hey Jetfixr, which Jets do you work on? I'm an Aircraft Electrician myself... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

03-14-2005, 12:05 AM	#7
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Post a link of the indicator if you find one. I too am installing the 700R4 in my truck and will be needing one soon. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-14-2005, 08:46 PM	#10
jetfixr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central CA Posts: 86	Actually SDkid had mentioned the Truck Shop, they are out of Orange in Southern California. I happened to have their catalog so I thumbed through it and sure enough they sell a column indicator for a 700r4. I Left their catalog at work so I dont have their web adress for you but a google search should turn it up. Here is a few picks of the B&M truck megashifter, sitting a bit high in my truck because it is on the old manual high-hump, (having trouble locating a low hump so don't mind the big whole in the floor) =) Attached Images

03-13-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
jetfixr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central CA Posts: 86	cool, found it online. I switched my truck from a manual to the 700r4, will all the linkage from a 1970 truck with the TH350 work properly with the newer transmission or do modifications need to be made?

03-13-2005, 11:45 PM	#6
jetfixr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central CA Posts: 86	I used to work A&P for a while, but now I do all electrical. Worked on everything from 727 all the way on up to 777 and 747-400's. Mostly working scarebus A319 & 320 currently though. I will try and post some pictures of the shifter, I might sell it in the future but dont really have the time to install the column with the shifter at the time. It looks good just a little too flashy for my likes.

03-14-2005, 11:35 AM	#9
hyperformance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	were did you find the OD indicator? i'm having trouble locating

03-14-2005, 11:08 PM	#11
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Those pictures are very hard to look at for someone who has had a few beers! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-15-2005, 01:35 AM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Flaming River sells O/D indicator lenses for truck/van tilts, and they were only around 25 bucks or so if I remember correcly. Check em out online. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

03-15-2005, 10:28 AM	#13
hyperformance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	thanks for the info guys!

03-21-2005, 12:44 AM	#14
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Could someone please post the link to the Truck Shop place? I cannot seem to find the one that sells the indicator for our trucks. Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

03-21-2005, 01:00 AM	#15
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ I didn't see where you could order to many parts on line though. You can order a catalog from them. I've purchased from them at the Portland swap meet. With the exception of their tail light gaskets the quality has been pretty good so far. Last edited by mr402; 03-21-2005 at 01:05 AM.

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