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MONK · 12-17-2009, 08:37 PM

I currently have the automatic shifter collar on my steering column.
I purchased the smooth collar from Danchuk (putting a 5 speed) and curious
how to go about removing old and installing new.

I've a '55 manual and it shows the schematic but would like to hear from someone who has done already done the deed.
Anything I should do or look for.

Thanks

Gregs210 · 12-17-2009, 09:15 PM

Remove the wheel, remove the shift lever, remove the turn signal switch, remove the screws holding the turn signal housing on, lift off this housing, twist and remove the ring that the turn signal assembly screws go into, take off shift cup, reverse to re-assemble.

You will probably have to remove the small piece on the column, where the wires come out.

yellowcamaross · 12-17-2009, 09:15 PM

I am about to install a 700r4 in ours, but have not been able to find a smooth collar. Do you have a part number? Thanks alot!

MONK · 12-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowcamaross

I am about to install a 700r4 in ours, but have not been able to find a smooth collar. Do you have a part number? Thanks alot!

Here it is.........

http://www.danchuk.com/ItemForm.aspx...2081&Item=2081

Pretty cool piece

Thanks Greg for the info

MONK · 12-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Greg
Are there any wires that come off with the
turn signal column piece or do they stay
put inside?

acardon · 12-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Yes, the wires are soldered to the turn signal switch and will have to be pulled up through the column. .....Link to "upper steering column rebuild".....http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/pdf/22-09.pdf?

MONK · 12-17-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acardon

Yes, the wires are soldered to the turn signal switch and will have to be pulled up through the column. .....Link to "upper steering column rebuild".....http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/pdf/22-09.pdf?

Thanks for the link Don

Great info and pics

Hoping I can pull the signal collar just enough to the
side to change out other collar........without having to
fish the wires through column again.

acardon · 12-17-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MONK

Hoping I can pull the signal collar just enough to the
side to change out other collar........without having to
fish the wires through column again.

I'm affraid the wires go through the shift collar your changeing.

56Mark · 12-17-2009, 11:24 PM

I have my column completey disected right now. If pictures would help, I will take some tomorrow.

MONK · 12-17-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acardon

I'm affraid the wires go through the shift collar your changeing.

Yeah.......brain overload tonite

12-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
MONK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 MONK's Garage Posts: 248 Member #4067	Changing automatic collar on steering column I currently have the automatic shifter collar on my steering column. I purchased the smooth collar from Danchuk (putting a 5 speed) and curious how to go about removing old and installing new. I've a '55 manual and it shows the schematic but would like to hear from someone who has done already done the deed. Anything I should do or look for. Thanks

12-17-2009, 09:15 PM	#3
yellowcamaross Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Sep 2009 yellowcamaross's Garage Location: Canada Posts: 257 Member #10475	I am about to install a 700r4 in ours, but have not been able to find a smooth collar. Do you have a part number? Thanks alot! Last edited by yellowcamaross; 12-17-2009 at 09:20 PM..

12-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#6
acardon Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jan 2007 acardon's Garage Location: Southlake, Texas Posts: 11,502 Member #1888	Yes, the wires are soldered to the turn signal switch and will have to be pulled up through the column. .....Link to "upper steering column rebuild".....http://www.classicchevy.com/assets/pdf/22-09.pdf? __________________ Don

12-17-2009, 11:24 PM	#9
56Mark Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jun 2008 56Mark's Garage Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Posts: 931 Member #5675	I have my column completey disected right now. If pictures would help, I will take some tomorrow. __________________ 56-210 2 dr sedan Mark

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12-17-2009, 09:15 PM	#2
Gregs210 Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Oct 2007 Gregs210's Garage Location: Brighton, MO Posts: 5,152 Member #3994	Remove the wheel, remove the shift lever, remove the turn signal switch, remove the screws holding the turn signal housing on, lift off this housing, twist and remove the ring that the turn signal assembly screws go into, take off shift cup, reverse to re-assemble. You will probably have to remove the small piece on the column, where the wires come out.

12-17-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
MONK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 MONK's Garage Posts: 248 Member #4067	Greg Are there any wires that come off with the turn signal column piece or do they stay put inside?

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