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forestb · 11-30-2011, 05:13 PM

My truck came with a powerglide trans with the shifter on the column. The P.O. installed a T350. Is there a way to modify the steering column so that I don't have to guess which gear I am in?

**Clyde65** · 11-30-2011, 06:13 PM

I dont think so, the powerglyde was the only automatic available for that year ( I know there was another but it was alot different and I cant remember the sequence)

Coley · 11-30-2011, 06:35 PM

The first (4) positions are identical on any column shifter from left to right (PRND....) so you will not go wrong up to that point.
After that you are only out 1 gear in appearance: 2, 1 vs. L (1). In other words your low gear will simply be one invisible notch down to the right.
That said, the heavier duty 3/4 ton trucks could be ordered with a 3 speed auto in place of the powerglide/2 speed auto column...so if you see one of those columns maybe that would work for you.
Good Luck
Coley

ironcrossmike · 11-30-2011, 07:55 PM

Couldn't you get an indicator from a later model truck or get a new indicator?

**Clyde65** · 11-30-2011, 09:52 PM

You can get an acrylic one from column makers but they're high and not too appealing, the 67-72 are wide columns than 60-66, so I really don't know what to tell you
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kpc01 · 12-01-2011, 01:29 AM

Is there a different column that could be swapped out that has the indicator? I "think" mine was column shift at one point but now it is floor shift. I want to swap it back to column but not wanting to pay the ididit prices to just have a shifter on the column. (I will eventually have a 4L60E) but for now a T400

tincan1966 · 12-01-2011, 07:49 AM

Some Chevy/GMC van columns, up to about the early '80's are a very similiar column, and have no key in them. One thing to condsider when using a 2 spd column with a 3 spd tran,sometimes the detents or "stops" in the column are not the same spacing as the trans, and can actually keep the shifter lever on the trans from being properly positioned.

kieth · 12-01-2011, 09:46 AM

I do not have a gear indicator on my 700r4 transmission, I just put it into gear and drive it, there is no guessing you do not look at that indicator anyway..................JMO

11-30-2011, 05:13 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	on the column shifter for a T350 My truck came with a powerglide trans with the shifter on the column. The P.O. installed a T350. Is there a way to modify the steering column so that I don't have to guess which gear I am in?

11-30-2011, 06:13 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 I dont think so, the powerglyde was the only automatic available for that year ( I know there was another but it was alot different and I cant remember the sequence) __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-30-2011, 06:35 PM	#3
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 The first (4) positions are identical on any column shifter from left to right (PRND....) so you will not go wrong up to that point. After that you are only out 1 gear in appearance: 2, 1 vs. L (1). In other words your low gear will simply be one invisible notch down to the right. That said, the heavier duty 3/4 ton trucks could be ordered with a 3 speed auto in place of the powerglide/2 speed auto column...so if you see one of those columns maybe that would work for you. Good Luck Coley

11-30-2011, 07:55 PM	#4
ironcrossmike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 9	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 Couldn't you get an indicator from a later model truck or get a new indicator?

11-30-2011, 09:52 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 You can get an acrylic one from column makers but they're high and not too appealing, the 67-72 are wide columns than 60-66, so I really don't know what to tell you Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-01-2011, 01:29 AM	#6
kpc01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX (Oak Point) Posts: 148	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 Is there a different column that could be swapped out that has the indicator? I "think" mine was column shift at one point but now it is floor shift. I want to swap it back to column but not wanting to pay the ididit prices to just have a shifter on the column. (I will eventually have a 4L60E) but for now a T400

12-01-2011, 07:49 AM	#7
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 Some Chevy/GMC van columns, up to about the early '80's are a very similiar column, and have no key in them. One thing to condsider when using a 2 spd column with a 3 spd tran,sometimes the detents or "stops" in the column are not the same spacing as the trans, and can actually keep the shifter lever on the trans from being properly positioned.

12-01-2011, 09:46 AM	#8
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: on the column shifter for a T350 I do not have a gear indicator on my 700r4 transmission, I just put it into gear and drive it, there is no guessing you do not look at that indicator anyway..................JMO



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