Tilt column
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,393
Likes: 5
From: MA
I did a down and dirty conversion
1. remove auto shifter arm
2. grind off pivot point for the arm
3. cut spot welds on the mounting brackets
4. buy an empty quart sized paint can from lowes.
5. Cut the top and bottom of the can, leaving a sleeve.
6. slide sleeve over column
7. Reweld brackets.
1. remove auto shifter arm
2. grind off pivot point for the arm
3. cut spot welds on the mounting brackets
4. buy an empty quart sized paint can from lowes.
5. Cut the top and bottom of the can, leaving a sleeve.
6. slide sleeve over column
7. Reweld brackets.
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Eureka, CA
I've been watching eBay for a while. Not ready to spend $500.00 for one yet. I just missed one that went for $300 about a month ago.
Got a pic?
Got a pic?
I did a down and dirty conversion
1. remove auto shifter arm
2. grind off pivot point for the arm
3. cut spot welds on the mounting brackets
4. buy an empty quart sized paint can from lowes.
5. Cut the top and bottom of the can, leaving a sleeve.
6. slide sleeve over column
7. Reweld brackets.
1. remove auto shifter arm
2. grind off pivot point for the arm
3. cut spot welds on the mounting brackets
4. buy an empty quart sized paint can from lowes.
5. Cut the top and bottom of the can, leaving a sleeve.
6. slide sleeve over column
7. Reweld brackets.
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 633
Likes: 4
From: Edmonton, Ab
I have one in my 79. 4 spd, 429, cruise, tilt. It is originally from my 79 Ranger Lariat cab. I may know where there is another mt one, I can check next week.
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Posts: 105
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From: Eureka, CA
Definitely let me know.
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