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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Automatic column shift with manual steering?

73 F100 240 inline 6, 3speed on the tree...

Hey guys, I am looking for some info on what I will need to do in order to swap the 3 speed manual column shifter to an automatic column shift?

I was told before that all I need is the shift collar, and linkage,etc, but I am not sure what all I need.

I am also told that the collr maybe different on a power steering and manual steering column.

Can anyone help me figure out what I need for the linkage swap?

Thank you!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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An automatic shifter isn't going to do you any good if you have a manual 3 speed.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jstandle
An automatic shifter isn't going to do you any good if you have a manual 3 speed.
What a revelation

I am in interested in swapping in an AOD I have lying around, or maybe getting a c4....

Thank you.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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You will need everything from the tranmission to the steering wheel.
Possibly a different bell-housing to match the engine.

I would also exchange the pedal assembly to get rid of the clutch pedal
 
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Sizemore
What a revelation

I am in interested in swapping in an AOD I have lying around, or maybe getting a c4....

Thank you.
Ah, I guess my crystal ball was unclear at reading your mind. Going from this statement "73 F100 240 inline 6, 3speed on the tree... " there is no mention of your intentions, only what you have. You'd be surprised at some peoples posts here and their understanding of what they are doing, you have to start with the obvious.

I would just stick a floor shift in it and avoid the column hassle unless you have a donor vehicle to retrieve all the necessary parts.
 
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