Overdrive shift indicator question!!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bowtie468** · 09-09-2002, 11:06 PM

Okay everyone, please help me on this one if possible. I've decided to run a 700 R4 tranny in the '68 and would like to keep the factory auto column and have the shift indicator functional. I'm thinking that i saw an overdrive shift indicator (aftermarket or custom of course) installed in a '67-'72 auto column. I just cant remember where. I dont think i dreamed about it because my wife says she doesnt recall me talking about it in my sleep.

Anyway have yall ever seen or heard of this or will i just have to fab one myself?

**breeh** · 09-09-2002, 11:36 PM

I would like to know too!

Ron · 09-09-2002, 11:54 PM

I installed a GM Performance 4L-60 into my 69 SWB a few months ago. I really love it. A correct indicator would complete the project. I think ididit sells one but it only fits their column. Let us know what you find.

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2002, 12:08 AM

Hmmm, not quite sure, but if you look in the vans from the late 80's, early 90's, you might get licky. You may have to trim it...might not work at all.
I was just noticing they have similar indicaters the other day in the junk yard...but I didn't look close enough.
Let me know if you find a parts swap that will work.

billogna · 09-10-2002, 12:11 AM

I would like to know too, but for now I buffed the letters off the back and put some stickers on the front. These were the most normal looking letters I could find at the time.

Project1970 · 09-10-2002, 03:47 AM

That's a good idea, actually...though mine would be much more offset...currently, Park lines up, but reverse is on the N, neutral is on D, overdrive is on L2, drive is on L1, and the edge of the indicator is for second. I can't get to L1 with my shifter right now.

Woody · 09-10-2002, 07:36 AM

Someone posted about this a few weeks ago. They got the faceplate from a later model van or something...Not sure what it was out of now...and had to trim it slightly (the curve was different) then installed it in the stock metal holder. The new letters looked nice if you could find them in a font closer to stock.

kingparts · 09-10-2002, 08:22 AM

I was at a show this past weekend and somebody told me that this was being made but he could not remember who did it. THE HUNT IS ON.lol
David

nate68 · 09-11-2002, 11:39 PM

after i switched to the lokar linkage (no more binding stock linkage) the only thing that doesnt line up is 3rd (drive) and since i'm really the only one that drives it, it doesnt matter

1971LT1SWBPOSI373 · 09-12-2002, 01:03 AM

I swear I saw it somewhere too, I posted a message about it probably 6 weeks ago..... but no luck. Can't remember where I saw it. TJ

**Richard** · 09-12-2002, 01:53 AM

Here is a universal one that somebody posted a while back http://www.rbsobsolete.com/Top%20100...sp/ENLshi.html

jku72 · 09-12-2002, 10:49 AM

Looks like a fairly simple high school shop class project to me. I did lots of fine plexiglass work way back when...it is not hard at all if the equipment is available. Know any high school shop kids? Recruit 'em!

Slammed67 · 09-12-2002, 01:43 PM

Mine lines up the same as Project1970's does. I'm not too concerned about it right now, but wil probably want to fix it somewhere down the road.

09-09-2002, 11:06 PM	#1
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Overdrive shift indicator question!!!! Okay everyone, please help me on this one if possible. I've decided to run a 700 R4 tranny in the '68 and would like to keep the factory auto column and have the shift indicator functional. I'm thinking that i saw an overdrive shift indicator (aftermarket or custom of course) installed in a '67-'72 auto column. I just cant remember where. I dont think i dreamed about it because my wife says she doesnt recall me talking about it in my sleep. Anyway have yall ever seen or heard of this or will i just have to fab one myself? __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-09-2002, 11:36 PM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I would like to know too! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-09-2002, 11:54 PM	#3
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	I installed a GM Performance 4L-60 into my 69 SWB a few months ago. I really love it. A correct indicator would complete the project. I think ididit sells one but it only fits their column. Let us know what you find. __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

09-10-2002, 12:11 AM	#5
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I would like to know too, but for now I buffed the letters off the back and put some stickers on the front. These were the most normal looking letters I could find at the time. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

09-10-2002, 03:47 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	That's a good idea, actually...though mine would be much more offset...currently, Park lines up, but reverse is on the N, neutral is on D, overdrive is on L2, drive is on L1, and the edge of the indicator is for second. I can't get to L1 with my shifter right now. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

09-10-2002, 12:08 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Hmmm, not quite sure, but if you look in the vans from the late 80's, early 90's, you might get licky. You may have to trim it...might not work at all. I was just noticing they have similar indicaters the other day in the junk yard...but I didn't look close enough. Let me know if you find a parts swap that will work.

09-10-2002, 07:36 AM	#7
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Someone posted about this a few weeks ago. They got the faceplate from a later model van or something...Not sure what it was out of now...and had to trim it slightly (the curve was different) then installed it in the stock metal holder. The new letters looked nice if you could find them in a font closer to stock.

09-10-2002, 08:22 AM	#8
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	I was at a show this past weekend and somebody told me that this was being made but he could not remember who did it. THE HUNT IS ON.lol David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside

09-11-2002, 11:39 PM	#9
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	after i switched to the lokar linkage (no more binding stock linkage) the only thing that doesnt line up is 3rd (drive) and since i'm really the only one that drives it, it doesnt matter __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-12-2002, 01:03 AM	#10
1971LT1SWBPOSI373 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 460	I swear I saw it somewhere too, I posted a message about it probably 6 weeks ago..... but no luck. Can't remember where I saw it. TJ __________________ 1971 Shortbed 350/350 w/ Posi-traction 3:73's 1996 Chevy Silverado TJ in Springfield, Virginia Likes old Chevy trucks Drinks Miller MGD

09-12-2002, 01:53 AM	#11
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,855	Here is a universal one that somebody posted a while back http://www.rbsobsolete.com/Top%20100...sp/ENLshi.html __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

09-12-2002, 10:49 AM	#12
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Looks like a fairly simple high school shop class project to me. I did lots of fine plexiglass work way back when...it is not hard at all if the equipment is available. Know any high school shop kids? Recruit 'em! __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

09-12-2002, 01:43 PM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Mine lines up the same as Project1970's does. I'm not too concerned about it right now, but wil probably want to fix it somewhere down the road. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra



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