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BigBlockBurris · 01-08-2004, 11:45 PM

4 Speed Tilt Column for sale on EBAy

NOT MINE!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452486281

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jose · 01-09-2004, 12:06 AM

The inner lower shaft seems to be a little short

VTKidder · 01-09-2004, 09:49 AM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't ALL 67-72 tilt columns black and for AUTO SHIFT ONLY? Something smells fishy here.

**Ironhorse** · 01-09-2004, 10:03 AM

I may be wrong on this, no expert by any means, but is that not a Neutral Safety Switch toward the lower end of the column? Why would you need a NSS on a 4-speed manual shift column? Someone smarter than I care to comment?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-09-2004, 10:28 AM

I agree with Jose, the shaft appears to be short. The shaft extension may make up the difference, but it may be an issue. If anyone on the board is contemplating on buying it, I would suggest the right to inspect with the right of refusal. That is a lot of money to pay for a column, unless it is the real thing.

Ironhorse is right, you don't need a neutral safety switch on a four speed, but the columns were all punched with the switch opening as far as I know and someone could have added the switch.

Jim

J.Lance · 01-09-2004, 10:59 AM

I could see someone adding a NSS if they converted to a floor shift auto. That would be a nice set up for that application. I'd do it anyhow. Have a buddy with a floor shift auto who managed to run himself over because he converted to a floor shift auto without a NSS. Reached in to start it and the rear tire (36") caught his foot, traveled up his leg, and then continued up the driveway through his garage door and hit is '67 Chevy II. Hard way to learn a lesson!

BtnkBndt · 01-09-2004, 02:44 PM

For the neutral safety switch to work the column would have to turn inside when you use the floor shift.

I was thinking of putting an auto floor shifter in mine and just grinding and filling on the columns shifter housing bell thing. Never hit me I would have no neutral safety switch, I'll have to think somemore on that one I guess. I made that mistake once before on a Camaro I had changed to an aftermarket shifter. Maybe keep the linkage hooked to the column and even leave the indicator just no shifter? (excuse me as I think out loud)

Just looked, the shifter I want comes with the switch, good deal.

cdowns · 01-09-2004, 11:46 PM

I have an original 4speed tilt in my 71 and there is no provision on the column for a nss it's a solid column with no knock out at all for a nss
whoever ends up with that column is payying out the A$$ for a piece of deceptive crap for that price he could get a brand new flaming river chrome column

01-08-2004, 11:45 PM	#1
BigBlockBurris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord,NC,USA Posts: 743	4 Speed Tilt Column!!!!!!!!!! 4 Speed Tilt Column for sale on EBAy NOT MINE!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2452486281 BBB

01-09-2004, 12:06 AM	#2
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	The inner lower shaft seems to be a little short __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

01-09-2004, 10:03 AM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,063	I may be wrong on this, no expert by any means, but is that not a Neutral Safety Switch toward the lower end of the column? Why would you need a NSS on a 4-speed manual shift column? Someone smarter than I care to comment? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-09-2004, 10:59 AM	#6
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	NSS I could see someone adding a NSS if they converted to a floor shift auto. That would be a nice set up for that application. I'd do it anyhow. Have a buddy with a floor shift auto who managed to run himself over because he converted to a floor shift auto without a NSS. Reached in to start it and the rear tire (36") caught his foot, traveled up his leg, and then continued up the driveway through his garage door and hit is '67 Chevy II. Hard way to learn a lesson! __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

01-09-2004, 02:44 PM	#7
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	For the neutral safety switch to work the column would have to turn inside when you use the floor shift. I was thinking of putting an auto floor shifter in mine and just grinding and filling on the columns shifter housing bell thing. Never hit me I would have no neutral safety switch, I'll have to think somemore on that one I guess. I made that mistake once before on a Camaro I had changed to an aftermarket shifter. Maybe keep the linkage hooked to the column and even leave the indicator just no shifter? (excuse me as I think out loud) Just looked, the shifter I want comes with the switch, good deal. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11 Last edited by BtnkBndt; 01-09-2004 at 02:51 PM.

01-09-2004, 09:49 AM	#3
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't ALL 67-72 tilt columns black and for AUTO SHIFT ONLY? Something smells fishy here.

01-09-2004, 10:28 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I agree with Jose, the shaft appears to be short. The shaft extension may make up the difference, but it may be an issue. If anyone on the board is contemplating on buying it, I would suggest the right to inspect with the right of refusal. That is a lot of money to pay for a column, unless it is the real thing. Ironhorse is right, you don't need a neutral safety switch on a four speed, but the columns were all punched with the switch opening as far as I know and someone could have added the switch. Jim

01-09-2004, 11:46 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	I have an original 4speed tilt in my 71 and there is no provision on the column for a nss it's a solid column with no knock out at all for a nss whoever ends up with that column is payying out the A$$ for a piece of deceptive crap for that price he could get a brand new flaming river chrome column __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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