69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JOJABOY · 01-10-2013, 03:39 PM

Maybe I just need a class on how to thoroughly search the forum for what I am looking for. Normally, I won't ask until I have exhausted at least three days looking. Ha-Ha.

I am working on my steering, steering column and wheel. I have found most of what I needed to know from everyone's wealth of knowledge. However, I can't seem to find information on the 69-70 shift pointer.

I found the part for the pointer and for the fiber cable at ClassicParts. I know where the fiber cable attaches to the bracket on the light bulb. What I am trying to find out is:

a. How does the fiber cable snap into the pointer? Should there be some kind of rectangular lens in the pointer? How does the pointer attach to the column? Does it simply snap in?

b. Where can I buy a replacement shift indicator? (plastic lens part) I can only find the one for 71-72 on line. I need the one with L1 and L2.
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**70cst** · 01-10-2013, 03:52 PM

Hope this helps ...

Shift Indicator adjustment

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555640

How does the shift indictor pointer........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265046

fiber-optic cable

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400468

Where does the fiber optic cable go???

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243532

JOJABOY · 01-10-2013, 04:23 PM

Does the insert that the fiber cable hooks to from 71-72 model also fit the pointer for the 67-70 model? I have looked at Brothers, Truck Shop, Classic Parts and LMC and can't find a solid answer.

Also, still wondering about shift indicator (insert not housing) with L2 and L1?

**70cst** · 01-10-2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOJABOY

Does the insert that the fiber cable hooks to from 71-72 model also fit the pointer for the 67-70 model? I have looked at Brothers, Truck Shop, Classic Parts and LMC and can't find a solid answer.

Also, still wondering about shift indicator (insert not housing) with L2 and L1?

Give WES a call at Classic Heartbeat. He can tell you and he has tons of parts.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

JOJABOY · 01-10-2013, 07:30 PM

I will try to give them a call. Their website is void of any 67-70 model year pointers and indicators. It's a mystery....kinda like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. The world will never know.

**70cst** · 01-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOJABOY

I will try to give them a call. Their website is void of any 67-70 model year pointers and indicators. It's a mystery....kinda like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. The world will never know.

WES knows these trucks...if he doesn't have the parts he will send you in the direction to locate one (I hope). By the way ask him about the Hot Dog

Longhorn 70 · 01-10-2013, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOJABOY

I found the part for the pointer and for the fiber cable at ClassicParts. I know where the fiber cable attaches to the bracket on the light bulb. What I am trying to find out is:

b. Where can I buy a replacement shift indicator? (plastic lens part) I can only find the one for 71-72 on line. I need the one with L1 and L2.
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As I recal LMC has them but as I further recall, the last time I ordered one it was backordered.

JOJABOY · 01-11-2013, 01:35 AM

OK....so I found the 67-70 pointer housing on various websites. I have also found the fiber optic wire. I am still looking for the rectangular lens piece that the fiber optic wire plugs into inside the pointer.

Also, I am looking for the indicator lens. Are these pieces not produced? Is this something I am going to have to go to a donor vehicle to find?

Someone has to of climbed this mountain before me.

**LockDoc** · 01-11-2013, 12:07 PM

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Here is a web site that lists them for cars. They might be the same, looks like it.

http://www.shiftworks.com/lens.htm

I would presume the measurements are the same for the two listed there. Be sure and post back in this thread if you get one and it works OK.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-11-2013, 01:28 PM

I got my fiber optic, pointer, pointer lens and indicator from a 75 van at the wrecking yard. They are identical to the truck

JOJABOY · 01-11-2013, 01:45 PM

The van's are identical to the 71-71 pick ups but not the 67-70. The shift indicator from the 67-68 Camaro is the closest I can find. The lens from the Camaro is 1/4" wider than that of the 67-70 C10 but the curve looks close. I think i can grind the edges a little and it will slide right in the truck housing.

I called around this morning. Apearantly, no one ever made a reproduction indicator lens for 67-70 and the pointer housing has been discontinued. I see modifications in my future.

Longhorn 70 · 01-11-2013, 02:57 PM

LMC has the pointer housing in stock. eBay has them too for about the same price after shipping. They say they have the Fibre Optic but no pointer.... I have ordered one and I'll figure something out for the pointer.....

JOJABOY · 01-11-2013, 04:38 PM

My boss is telling me to get back to work and stop researching shift indicators. Ha-Ha-

I think I am going to order both pointers (parts #7 & #8 from LMC). I think that if push comes to shove I can modify and make the parts work. Even if I have to take the illuminating part out of part #8 and put it in part #7. Or even trim and make part #7 work on my column.

As for the indicator dial....I am having my housing re-chromed and am going to order the indicator lens from a 1967 Nova. I will post a photo once parts come in and I get it put together.

muckyp · 01-30-2015, 11:55 PM

I know this is kind of an old thread, but did anyone ever find the 67-70 fiber optic indicator piece? Or figure out a solution?

nicklear36 · 01-04-2017, 05:03 PM

I would like to resurrect this thread because I am in search for the same rectangular piece that the fiber optic wire plugs into.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-05-2017, 10:38 PM

It's not just a rectangle, it is L-shaped. Here is a pic of the NOS fiber optic cable assembly I bought off eBay. The part number is 6291357.

nicklear36 · 01-06-2017, 07:56 PM

Thanks I will be on the lookout for one of those

68ihscout · 11-03-2018, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

It's not just a rectangle, it is L-shaped. Here is a pic of the NOS fiber optic cable assembly I bought off eBay. The part number is 6291357.

Does anyone make that clear end for the fiber optic wire ,that is what i am missing anyone make their own ,any input will be great fully appreciated..
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7-D Stepside · 05-01-2019, 01:26 PM

Does anyone know if the 71-72 pointer/housing (non-tilt) will work on the 67-70 columns? LMC lists a different part number for the fiber optic cable for the 71-72, so I suppose I would need that one to go with it. Would the bulb holder be the same? The PO had removed all four of these parts, so starting from scratch.

nicklear36 · 12-03-2020, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

It's not just a rectangle, it is L-shaped. Here is a pic of the NOS fiber optic cable assembly I bought off eBay. The part number is 6291357.

Has anyone found more of those fiber optic cable assemblies or lens pieces? I need one for my 1970 non-tilt

**3757chevy** · 08-02-2021, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicklear36

Has anyone found more of those fiber optic cable assemblies or lens pieces? I need one for my 1970 non-tilt

Thread refresh.

Montierth · 01-05-2020, 12:17 PM

Keeping this old thread alive..... Did anyone ever find a source for the pointer insert for a 69-70 non tilt? It is easy to find the fiber optic cable and the 1969-70 Column Shift Pointer Housing-w/o Tilt. Strange that no one reproduces this small part.

Montierth · 01-24-2020, 12:45 AM

Well after having 2 1970s I thot I would dig through some old boxes of parts and found 2 pointers for 69 to 70 c10s. So I bought the pointer housing and tried to install the pointer lens only to find the housing is made incorrectly. I'll have to use a dremel to try to carve out the housing to the right shape so that the lens will be flush.

**LockDoc** · 01-24-2020, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montierth

Well after having 2 1970s I thot I would dig through some old boxes of parts and found 2 pointers for 69 to 70 c10s. So I bought the pointer housing and tried to install the pointer lens only to find the housing is made incorrectly. I'll have to use a dremel to try to carve out the housing to the right shape so that the lens will be flush.

Looks like you might have it figured out. Keep us updated on the project.

Thanks,
LockDoc

Andy4639 · 01-24-2020, 10:27 AM

I found this for the Ididit 2600200020 Chrome 3-Speed Shift Indicator with Aluminum Housing

https://www.amazon.com/Ididit-260020...ASBWHTJK1126ZW

Here is one for a tilt.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133035207240

01-10-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Maybe I just need a class on how to thoroughly search the forum for what I am looking for. Normally, I won't ask until I have exhausted at least three days looking. Ha-Ha. I am working on my steering, steering column and wheel. I have found most of what I needed to know from everyone's wealth of knowledge. However, I can't seem to find information on the 69-70 shift pointer. I found the part for the pointer and for the fiber cable at ClassicParts. I know where the fiber cable attaches to the bracket on the light bulb. What I am trying to find out is: a. How does the fiber cable snap into the pointer? Should there be some kind of rectangular lens in the pointer? How does the pointer attach to the column? Does it simply snap in? b. Where can I buy a replacement shift indicator? (plastic lens part) I can only find the one for 71-72 on line. I need the one with L1 and L2.

01-10-2013, 03:52 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Hope this helps ... Shift Indicator adjustment http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555640 How does the shift indictor pointer........ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265046 fiber-optic cable http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400468 Where does the fiber optic cable go??? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243532 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-10-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Does the insert that the fiber cable hooks to from 71-72 model also fit the pointer for the 67-70 model? I have looked at Brothers, Truck Shop, Classic Parts and LMC and can't find a solid answer. Also, still wondering about shift indicator (insert not housing) with L2 and L1?

01-10-2013, 07:30 PM	#5
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator I will try to give them a call. Their website is void of any 67-70 model year pointers and indicators. It's a mystery....kinda like how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. The world will never know.

01-11-2013, 12:07 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator - Here is a web site that lists them for cars. They might be the same, looks like it. http://www.shiftworks.com/lens.htm I would presume the measurements are the same for the two listed there. Be sure and post back in this thread if you get one and it works OK. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-11-2013, 01:35 AM	#8
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator OK....so I found the 67-70 pointer housing on various websites. I have also found the fiber optic wire. I am still looking for the rectangular lens piece that the fiber optic wire plugs into inside the pointer. Also, I am looking for the indicator lens. Are these pieces not produced? Is this something I am going to have to go to a donor vehicle to find? Someone has to of climbed this mountain before me.

01-11-2013, 01:28 PM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator I got my fiber optic, pointer, pointer lens and indicator from a 75 van at the wrecking yard. They are identical to the truck __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-11-2013, 01:45 PM	#11
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator The van's are identical to the 71-71 pick ups but not the 67-70. The shift indicator from the 67-68 Camaro is the closest I can find. The lens from the Camaro is 1/4" wider than that of the 67-70 C10 but the curve looks close. I think i can grind the edges a little and it will slide right in the truck housing. I called around this morning. Apearantly, no one ever made a reproduction indicator lens for 67-70 and the pointer housing has been discontinued. I see modifications in my future.

01-11-2013, 02:57 PM	#12
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator LMC has the pointer housing in stock. eBay has them too for about the same price after shipping. They say they have the Fibre Optic but no pointer.... I have ordered one and I'll figure something out for the pointer..... Attached Images __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

01-11-2013, 04:38 PM	#13
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator My boss is telling me to get back to work and stop researching shift indicators. Ha-Ha- I think I am going to order both pointers (parts #7 & #8 from LMC). I think that if push comes to shove I can modify and make the parts work. Even if I have to take the illuminating part out of part #8 and put it in part #7. Or even trim and make part #7 work on my column. As for the indicator dial....I am having my housing re-chromed and am going to order the indicator lens from a 1967 Nova. I will post a photo once parts come in and I get it put together.

01-30-2015, 11:55 PM	#14
muckyp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney, Texas Posts: 290	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator I know this is kind of an old thread, but did anyone ever find the 67-70 fiber optic indicator piece? Or figure out a solution? __________________ 70 SWB 454/TH400

01-04-2017, 05:03 PM	#15
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 217	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator I would like to resurrect this thread because I am in search for the same rectangular piece that the fiber optic wire plugs into. Attached Images

01-05-2017, 10:38 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator It's not just a rectangle, it is L-shaped. Here is a pic of the NOS fiber optic cable assembly I bought off eBay. The part number is 6291357. Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-06-2017, 07:56 PM	#17
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 217	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Thanks I will be on the lookout for one of those

05-01-2019, 01:26 PM	#19
7-D Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 8	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Does anyone know if the 71-72 pointer/housing (non-tilt) will work on the 67-70 columns? LMC lists a different part number for the fiber optic cable for the 71-72, so I suppose I would need that one to go with it. Would the bulb holder be the same? The PO had removed all four of these parts, so starting from scratch.



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01-05-2020, 12:17 PM	#22
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Keeping this old thread alive..... Did anyone ever find a source for the pointer insert for a 69-70 non tilt? It is easy to find the fiber optic cable and the 1969-70 Column Shift Pointer Housing-w/o Tilt. Strange that no one reproduces this small part. __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

01-24-2020, 12:45 AM	#23
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator Well after having 2 1970s I thot I would dig through some old boxes of parts and found 2 pointers for 69 to 70 c10s. So I bought the pointer housing and tried to install the pointer lens only to find the housing is made incorrectly. I'll have to use a dremel to try to carve out the housing to the right shape so that the lens will be flush. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado

01-24-2020, 10:27 AM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 69 - 70 Pointer and Shift Indicator I found this for the Ididit 2600200020 Chrome 3-Speed Shift Indicator with Aluminum Housing https://www.amazon.com/Ididit-260020...ASBWHTJK1126ZW Here is one for a tilt. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133035207240 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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