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Re: Floor shifter vs steering shifter
Many times those old 3-on-the-tree columns are worn out where there is a lot of metal-to-metal contact. Very few of the parts are available anymore. Not only that, but sometimes the pot metal "shift drum" where the shifter handle attaches is worn out or even cracked.
I spent countless hours researching parts and trying to rebuild an 82 column. Was able to reduce slop between rotating parts by using shim stock "honed" to size, and found some bronze bushings just the right size to snug up the the underhood lever-to-rod connections. But still needed some parts that simply weren't available. Of course, the situation might be different for 67-72 trucks.
Hopefully between yours and Andy's, you can make one good column. Good luck!
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!
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