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Jan 16, 2012 | 08:35 AM

yanknek

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Steering collar upgrade help

I have convert to an auto floor shift (B&M truck MegaShifter) in my '77 f150.
I know longer want my auto shift lever on the column nor do I want the hole there if I remove it. I could lathe me a part to fit in the hole but I still think it will look bad being there.

Does anyone have an idea or know of a replacement collar that will work?

I have checked the threads but I dont see anyone addressing this issue.

Thanks, Yanknek

Jan 16, 2012 | 10:05 AM

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I just used the parts I needed off the donor trucks steering column when I switched mine over to a 4 speed. Used standard columns should be a dime a dozen in your local junk yards.

Jan 16, 2012 | 10:14 AM

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What did you get yours collar off of. Everything I find has the shift lever (auto and/or manual)? Thanks for your help with this.

Jan 16, 2012 | 10:28 AM

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I did a search for the collar used on 4 spd columns, no dealer or obsolete supplier has one. You could search the salvage yards for one. (C3DZ-3790-A Extension, steering column tube).
These are zinc castings, not sure but I don't think you can weld it.
What about using fiberglass and resin and fill in the hole?

Quite often F350's have 4 spd tranny's.

Jan 16, 2012 | 10:32 AM

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I had thought about cutting of the extender and filling the hole.

I have a friend that owns a parts yard and see if he knows of that part you called out. Thanks for helping.....