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Dandeluxe · 11-24-2002, 10:53 PM

Does anybody sell that short wire that goes from the circuit board on dash and it goes to the{ prndl} indicator on column so it lights up when the lights get turned on? its about 12- 14 inches long with a small bulb on the indicator lense. thanks, DAN

DanoDMano · 11-24-2002, 11:07 PM

Good question to ask Dan, I need one too..
I am not sure if you get one when you
order the column pointer.
I think Brothers and a few other places
carry them.

It sucks when you get out of work at midnight
like me, and you're not sure what gear
you are in....

Longhorn Man · 11-25-2002, 12:04 AM

Not actually a wire, but a fiber optic cable. (at least non-tilt is fiber optics)

speeddemon · 11-25-2002, 12:56 AM

I just changed out my straight drive column for a auto. What does that wire plug into? It is not a tilt. Thanks in advance.

Longhorn Man · 11-25-2002, 01:00 AM

THe light that goes to the right of the speedo (as you look at it mounted to the dash) should have a 'funny looking plug' on it if you have the proper item.
Kinda hard to explain...easier to sho. I just hope someone has a pic to show...I sure don't. (yet)

bobs409 · 11-25-2002, 09:38 AM

If you can't find them in any truck catalogs, check National Parts Depot for Chevelles. They had them for an ashtray light. (my '69 and '72 Chevelles have it) I think you can get the socket and a piece of fiber optic for about $10 in their catalog. (free catalog by the way) http://www.npdlink.com/

Slammed67 · 11-25-2002, 02:46 PM

Is this the wire you are talking about (the one hanging straight "down")?

Long Knight · 11-25-2002, 04:55 PM

This is great! My gear indicator light just went out...again. Comes and goes. I was wondering how to replace it. Suddenly I'm not in a good mood, it doesn't look easy.

Who really needs to know what gear they are in at night anyway?

ckhd · 11-25-2002, 05:49 PM

Long knight,

Your problem sounds like the end that plugs into the back of the dash isn't tight. Probably easier than you think.

Dandeluxe · 11-25-2002, 05:51 PM

slammed 67,
thats the one you are showing on your column. now all i need to know is where do i get a new one at ? thanks ,DAN

Long Knight · 11-25-2002, 05:51 PM

I will have to check that out after work.

Woopie! Almost time to go!

Dandeluxe · 11-25-2002, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Long Knight
This is great! My gear indicator light just went out...again. Comes and goes. I was wondering how to replace it. Suddenly I'm not in a good mood, it doesn't look easy.

Who really needs to know what gear they are in at night anyway?

LONG KNIGHT,
IT IS VERY EASY TO FIX IF YOU TRACE IT IT GOES BACK UNDER AND TO YOUR DASH AND PLUGS INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD ON YOUR DASH. PROBABLY LOOSE OR JUST A BAD BULB. HOPE THIS INFO. HELPS , DAN

:p

Slammed67 · 11-25-2002, 05:58 PM

Dan, that wire (with column attached) is for sale if you are interested. I'll have to check and see if the wire and socket are in good condition.

Dandeluxe · 11-25-2002, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
Is this the wire you are talking about (the one hanging straight "down")?

SLAMMED,
THATS IT. WHERE DO I GET A NEW ONE AT?

Dandeluxe · 11-28-2002, 01:06 PM

SLAMMED,
HOW CAN I TALK YOU OUT OF THAT WIRE . OR LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH OK THANKS, DAN

11-24-2002, 10:53 PM	#1
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	Column Light Wire ? Does anybody sell that short wire that goes from the circuit board on dash and it goes to the{ prndl} indicator on column so it lights up when the lights get turned on? its about 12- 14 inches long with a small bulb on the indicator lense. thanks, DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

11-24-2002, 11:07 PM	#2
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Good question to ask Dan, I need one too.. I am not sure if you get one when you order the column pointer. I think Brothers and a few other places carry them. It sucks when you get out of work at midnight like me, and you're not sure what gear you are in.... __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-25-2002, 12:56 AM	#4
speeddemon Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: lexington,South Carolina Posts: 158	I just changed out my straight drive column for a auto. What does that wire plug into? It is not a tilt. Thanks in advance. __________________ 69-C10 LWB 71- fleetside shortbed It's a shame stupidity isn't painful Never play leapfrog with a unicorn

11-25-2002, 09:38 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	If you can't find them in any truck catalogs, check National Parts Depot for Chevelles. They had them for an ashtray light. (my '69 and '72 Chevelles have it) I think you can get the socket and a piece of fiber optic for about $10 in their catalog. (free catalog by the way) http://www.npdlink.com/ __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

11-25-2002, 02:46 PM	#7
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Is this the wire you are talking about (the one hanging straight "down")? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-25-2002, 12:04 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Not actually a wire, but a fiber optic cable. (at least non-tilt is fiber optics)

11-25-2002, 01:00 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	THe light that goes to the right of the speedo (as you look at it mounted to the dash) should have a 'funny looking plug' on it if you have the proper item. Kinda hard to explain...easier to sho. I just hope someone has a pic to show...I sure don't. (yet)

11-25-2002, 04:55 PM	#8
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	This is great! My gear indicator light just went out...again. Comes and goes. I was wondering how to replace it. Suddenly I'm not in a good mood, it doesn't look easy. Who really needs to know what gear they are in at night anyway? __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

11-25-2002, 05:49 PM	#9
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Long knight, Your problem sounds like the end that plugs into the back of the dash isn't tight. Probably easier than you think. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

11-25-2002, 05:51 PM	#10
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	fibre optic wire on column slammed 67, thats the one you are showing on your column. now all i need to know is where do i get a new one at ? thanks ,DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it Last edited by Dandeluxe; 11-25-2002 at 05:53 PM.

11-25-2002, 05:58 PM	#13
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Dan, that wire (with column attached) is for sale if you are interested. I'll have to check and see if the wire and socket are in good condition. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

11-28-2002, 01:06 PM	#15
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	WIRE ON COLUMN SLAMMED, HOW CAN I TALK YOU OUT OF THAT WIRE . OR LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH OK THANKS, DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

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