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chevyrestoguy · 04-13-2013, 01:18 AM

The only gear indicator lens that GM made was for a Powerglide, so what lens have you guys used when you're running a 700r4? I've seen the ones that GM used in the late '80s, but the font on the letters does not match the gauge font.

I want to replace my Powerglide lens with one that works with a 700r4. I would like for it to fit inside my stock chrome bezel.

Any suggestions?

mwmeador38 · 04-13-2013, 01:34 AM

actually a turbo 400 was available in 66 just to clarify.
it would have been prnd21 though.

chevyrestoguy · 04-13-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mwmeador38

actually a turbo 400 was available in 66 just to clarify.
it would have been prnd21 though.

Good catch! You could get a Turbo 400 in '66. Totally forgot about that one.

Radohound · 04-13-2013, 11:52 AM

you might check this company out too, I saved the link from an earlier post about changing auto trans and shift indicators.

the company is "ididit inc" just in case the link doesn't work

http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_pages/sh.htm

hope it helps...

61_FL_Apache · 04-13-2013, 12:30 PM

I have only seen them for 2 and 3 speed trannys.

HOTFUN · 04-13-2013, 03:48 PM

Here you go.

These guys have both shift indicator lens in reproduction 3 speed auto # S138 and the OD shifter lens #S139 for the original 60-66 truck applications. (These are the same as the early mid 60's Novas and 61-64 Impalas.

www.shiftworks.com

**Clyde65** · 04-13-2013, 04:13 PM

What Hot fun said! I did it and it will need just a tad bit of adjustment on the lens.
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chevyrestoguy · 04-13-2013, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOTFUN

Here you go.

These guys have both shift indicator lens in reproduction 3 speed auto # S138 and the OD shifter lens #S139 for the original 60-66 truck applications. (These are the same as the early mid 60's Novas and 61-64 Impalas.

www.shiftworks.com

Thanks, Hotfun!
That's exactly what I was looking for! I forgot all about Shiftworks. Those guys have been making stuff like that for overdrive transmission upgrades since the early '80s when the 200r4 and 700r4 were just coming out.

likaroc13 · 04-14-2013, 01:55 AM

Subscribing for future reference. Was just thinking about this the other day, remembering that I had seen it discussed before.
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msg · 05-04-2013, 05:08 PM

So glad I found this thread, I have a 66 that will be getting a swap from a powerglide to a 700r4. The shop that is doing the work for me said they would have everything covered in the price they gave me...but I am pretty sure this detail has been overlooked.

What will I need to provide the shop to get this done?

Is it the shift arm connection kit #KK02
and the column lens indicator #S139 ?

04-13-2013, 01:18 AM	#1
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Automatic steering column gear indicator The only gear indicator lens that GM made was for a Powerglide, so what lens have you guys used when you're running a 700r4? I've seen the ones that GM used in the late '80s, but the font on the letters does not match the gauge font. I want to replace my Powerglide lens with one that works with a 700r4. I would like for it to fit inside my stock chrome bezel. Any suggestions? __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

04-13-2013, 01:34 AM	#2
mwmeador38 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 31	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator actually a turbo 400 was available in 66 just to clarify. it would have been prnd21 though.

04-13-2013, 11:52 AM	#4
Radohound Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, ColoRado Posts: 21	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator you might check this company out too, I saved the link from an earlier post about changing auto trans and shift indicators. the company is "ididit inc" just in case the link doesn't work http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_pages/sh.htm hope it helps...

04-13-2013, 12:30 PM	#5
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator I have only seen them for 2 and 3 speed trannys. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-13-2013, 03:48 PM	#6
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,144	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator Here you go. These guys have both shift indicator lens in reproduction 3 speed auto # S138 and the OD shifter lens #S139 for the original 60-66 truck applications. (These are the same as the early mid 60's Novas and 61-64 Impalas. www.shiftworks.com __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 04-13-2013 at 03:54 PM. Reason: added part #

04-13-2013, 04:13 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator What Hot fun said! I did it and it will need just a tad bit of adjustment on the lens. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-14-2013, 01:55 AM	#9
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator Subscribing for future reference. Was just thinking about this the other day, remembering that I had seen it discussed before. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

05-04-2013, 05:08 PM	#10
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,313	Re: Automatic steering column gear indicator So glad I found this thread, I have a 66 that will be getting a swap from a powerglide to a 700r4. The shop that is doing the work for me said they would have everything covered in the price they gave me...but I am pretty sure this detail has been overlooked. What will I need to provide the shop to get this done? Is it the shift arm connection kit #KK02 and the column lens indicator #S139 ?



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