3748164 1974 Valiant Dart Duster Demon Auto Trans Column Shift, Shift Tube on 2040-parts.com

This auction is for a Used Chrysler Factory Part Number 3748164 and part type code 19-46-3, Instrument Panel Steering Column Automatic Transmission collapsible shift tube, for a 1974 Plymouth Valiant, Duster or Dodge Dart or Demon, with a column shifted automatic transmission and with or without power steering. This may fit other year A Body applications as well, although I am not sure. It does not appear to have a Casting number and it does have some surface rust as these came from the factory without any finish on them, as can be seen in the picture.  These pieces were made to "Collapse" during an impact therefore absorbing some of the damage before the introduction of Air Bags.  They have plastic capsules attaching the two sections which would break apart on impact thus allowing the two halves to compress.  After they are collapsed though they are of no further use and would need replacing. This part is in quite nice Used shape without any problems that I can see, other than the minor rust, but will probably be needing a minor clean up as I have not done anything to it besides removing it.  I'm not going to ask much for it so this could be your chance to get a hard to find piece.  Good Luck bidding and Have Fun.