I too switched from a three speed to an automatic in my car. I found a automatic column that fit perfect but the shift geometry was wrong. The shift arm on the column down in the engine compartment was a different length than the shift arm on the transmission so I had a choice of park, reverse and nuetral or first, second and third. I could not get all of the gears. I even bought a universal shift arm that I attached to the transmission with no success. I finally went to a Ford console and floor shift.

Later!
Mr. Ed

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1971 Torino 500 hardtop, 302, Cruise-O-Matic.