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IvelDesigns · 04-03-2009, 12:52 AM

I'm new to the whole 700r4 thing, and am curious, will it still have only 3 shift points for the shifter? Or do i need a shifter with 4 slots? If it helps, the tranny does have the electric lockup thing.

My current assumption is that a shifter with 3 slots will work fine. When it's in 3rd, the tranny will be able to shift to 4th assuming the switch is engaged. is this correct?

68C15 · 04-03-2009, 05:59 AM

it'll be fine. you won't be able to manually select 1st though.
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MrC1 · 04-03-2009, 09:33 AM

It will have 4 notches from 1st thru 4th . It's just that your pointer won't line up correctly with the PRND21 indicator. You can buy a replacement that shows PRND321.

...or did I misunderstand the question?

IvelDesigns · 04-03-2009, 09:44 AM

nope, that's my question. but now comes the shifter... i picked up a B&M t handle shifter (used, so i only have the shifter, not the housing with indicator).

so with that said, i basically will have to pull up the handle to get into neutral? That's ok with me if that's the case. I'd rather that be the case than have a chance of the shifter getting pushed into R while moving forward.

btw, on this shifter, any idea why park has two notches?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-03-2009, 10:29 AM

Astro van columns work great in these trucks (late 80's early 90s). You get the tilt, dimmer and wiper all on the column. That's what I used in my 48 anyways.

**Boog** · 04-03-2009, 05:09 PM

Does the Astrovan column have the gear indicator on it too? You wouldn't by chance have a pic or two of one installed in our favorite trucks would you?

bigbadchev72 · 04-03-2009, 06:40 PM

The "slots" are in the transmission itself, not the shifter, Depending on what shifter you have you can get a new indicator for it.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-03-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Does the Astrovan column have the gear indicator on it too? You wouldn't by chance have a pic or two of one installed in our favorite trucks would you?

No indicator. Here's a picture of it in my 48.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

The "slots" are in the transmission itself, not the shifter, Depending on what shifter you have you can get a new indicator for it.

True....

**Boog** · 04-03-2009, 08:48 PM

I have always liked that truck Rob. The column looks good in there. Thanks.

04-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#1
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	700R4 shift slots I'm new to the whole 700r4 thing, and am curious, will it still have only 3 shift points for the shifter? Or do i need a shifter with 4 slots? If it helps, the tranny does have the electric lockup thing. My current assumption is that a shifter with 3 slots will work fine. When it's in 3rd, the tranny will be able to shift to 4th assuming the switch is engaged. is this correct? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

04-03-2009, 05:59 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 700R4 shift slots it'll be fine. you won't be able to manually select 1st though. MAKE SURE THE TV CABLE IS ADJUSTED CORRECTLY! unless of course you enjoy wasting time and money. www.bowtieoverdrives.com

04-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: 700R4 shift slots It will have 4 notches from 1st thru 4th . It's just that your pointer won't line up correctly with the PRND21 indicator. You can buy a replacement that shows PRND321. ...or did I misunderstand the question? __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

04-03-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: 700R4 shift slots nope, that's my question. but now comes the shifter... i picked up a B&M t handle shifter (used, so i only have the shifter, not the housing with indicator). so with that said, i basically will have to pull up the handle to get into neutral? That's ok with me if that's the case. I'd rather that be the case than have a chance of the shifter getting pushed into R while moving forward. btw, on this shifter, any idea why park has two notches? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

04-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	Re: 700R4 shift slots Astro van columns work great in these trucks (late 80's early 90s). You get the tilt, dimmer and wiper all on the column. That's what I used in my 48 anyways. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: 700R4 shift slots Does the Astrovan column have the gear indicator on it too? You wouldn't by chance have a pic or two of one installed in our favorite trucks would you? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-03-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: 700R4 shift slots The "slots" are in the transmission itself, not the shifter, Depending on what shifter you have you can get a new indicator for it. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

04-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: 700R4 shift slots I have always liked that truck Rob. The column looks good in there. Thanks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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