Tilt Column question

[Russ]

Does anyone know if it is possible to convert an automatic tilt steering column to manual, other than just taking the auto shift lever off? I recently put in a tilt column in my crewcab and have now decided to do a manual conversion. I have become quite fond of the tilt column though and do not want to lose it.

If it cannot be converted, was a manual tilt column ever made? Do any of the newer 88+ C/K style columns work in the 73-87 bodystyle? Thanks for any help.

Russ

 

[3rdshiftdesign]

It's easiest to just take the shift lever out. Some people have taken them apart, ground off the nub to hold the shift lever on and covered it up.

I dont think it looks bad if you just take the lever out, and you always have an option to go back to auto if you need to swap trannys!

 

[bronc3buster842001]

or u could find a camaro that had a manual with tilt and swap the parts i put a complete camaro column in my old truck just got to make the shaft longer under the hood

 

[dyeager535]

Yes, column in my truck is from an auto truck, took the manual shift column bowl from a G-body and swapped the auto truck upper bowl.

 

[Russ]

Thanks for the help everyone. That sounds easy enough to swap the parts out.

Russ