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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: washington state
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Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
problem: My light for the column gear indicator has been out since I've owned this truck. Today I went to find out why?
One PO, somehow broke the pointer housing off at the single screw, Then tried to glue the darn thing back on. Off comes the screw, & housing in glue two incrusted pieces... Dilemma: Big small hole- not worth dropping 20+$$ on for a new pointer & fiberoptic cable . Solution: make my own ,.. but what design.. after an hour going thru small boxes of all kinds of cool stuff WE all save for no reason, I came across a this Hot wheels truck.. 'Holy Batman ' - this is it !.. *sand tires flat, drill hole, test fit, add rear spacer so when attached w/single screw - truck is not doing a wheelie, remove, and w/3/8 bit drill hole in cab for LIGHT... Here's the finished gear indicator , awaiting a small micro bulb... LOL , really amusing to drive it now ! -41-
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 04-13-2007 at 09:08 AM. |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
So what your plans for the red truck?
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
very unique. You could easily fit a LED in the cab. Does the center-line of the hood point to the gear?
Justin
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
" what are my plans for the red truck..."?
well, good question,,. Light it up of course & I may paint it the same color as the interior, but with a white or red center strip !...
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... |
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
Awesome! That was a great idea. You should sell some of those...
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
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Got a nice PM from Dan regarding my horn button-
Sorry I don't know the source or if it's NOS... anyone can help out a fellow.. ![]() really humorous to drive it now.... -41-
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 04-13-2007 at 09:04 AM. |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
thats freakin awesome man, i LOVE it, you should leave it red and put a blue led in the cab or paint it white like the truck, providing its the one in your avater, but then if you do paint it interior color itll blend in and really be a suprize then
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I survived Dead Man's Curve.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: The Nine-Five-687
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
I thought it'd be cool to have match your REAL truck. Deja vu sorta trip, ya dig?
And thanks for the horn cap pics, that thing is B-E-A-UTIFUL! It's like mine, but my center is brushed aluminum or something.
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
I just sent em to the magazines... LOL
( NOT TRUCK RELATED ) but: check out theis site, I shot the still images of this ROCKIT GUITAR for Guitar Player magazine http://rockitguitars.com/ then check out Toby Keith's video High Maintaince Woman ' at the bottom of the Rockit Guitar web site for a look at the Rockit !!!! enjoy... -41-
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 04-13-2007 at 09:03 AM. |
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The Original HotRod KnifeMaker
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
This is old, but I just saw your mind at work with the "lil' red truck".
GREAT idea- just stay away from my dash, OK? Probably one -of-a-kind, for sure ![]() Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
the question was never answered on the horn button, that is a 67 only CST horn button. Rare piece indeed, and in the photo, looks VERY nice.
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Marion, Texas
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Re: Column mounted shift indicator WAY MODIFIED
Is a million dollar idea. I really like it. Keep it red; stnds out better. Better get a copyright patent quick.
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