69 C10 700r4 non-tilt Shift Indicator

[lasmith03]

PROBLEM: I have this goofy indicator setup from the PO (see pic) where my indicator housing and lens are from a pre 70 model and my actual indicator is from a 71-72.

Everywhere I've looked doesn't sell the lens for a non-tilt. Should I swap the indicator, or the housing/lens so that they match years, and then search for a 4spd lens?

Is a 71-72 indicator the same length as a pre 70 model? My 71-72 indicator measures exactly 2 1/2" from the front to the mounting hole.

Is a pre 70 lens and housing the same size as a 71-72? My pre 70 housing measures exactly 3" mounting hole to mounting hole. The indicator lens measures 2 11/16" wide and 3/4" tall on the edge.

Any help is appreciated. THANKS!

[leftybass209]

Originally Posted by lasmith03

PROBLEM: I have this goofy indicator setup from the PO (see pic) where my indicator housing and lens are from a pre 70 model and my actual indicator is from a 71-72.

Everywhere I've looked doesn't sell the lens for a non-tilt. Should I swap the indicator, or the housing/lens so that they match years, and then search for a 4spd lens?

You aren't going to find a drop in 4 speed lens for either indicator housing so it doesn't matter which one you use, it's your preference.

Is a 71-72 indicator the same length as a pre 70 model? My 71-72 indicator measures exactly 2 1/2" from the front to the mounting hole.

Yes they are the same length and they use the same two holes to mount.

Is a pre 70 lens and housing the same size as a 71-72? My pre 70 housing measures exactly 3" mounting hole to mounting hole. The indicator lens measures 2 11/16" wide and 3/4" tall on the edge.

Any help is appreciated. THANKS!

I think you are getting the years of the housings and lens confused. Stop worrying about years for a minute. There are two style housings..... The METAL housing you have is the early style, then there is a PLASTIC housing that is a later style, also used on non-tilt vans. Neither housing or lens is interchangeable with each other, but they will both bolt up onto the column in the exact location without any extra holes. I already gave you a DIY suggestion, and someone else explained to you that you can use an IDIDIT style lens if you wanted to drill holes and/or use double-sided tape to attach it to your housing. Outside of those two options, there aren't really any other options available for this swap. It isn't a common swap, as it's been asked spanning years back with no suggestions. Just so you know, you really don't need to make multiple threads covering the same subjects.

[lasmith03]

Ok. Thanks. I wasn't getting alot of responses so I just figured everyone didn't want to read through my other stuff going on in that other thread. And some of the other threads on the subject referenced knowing a guy who knows a guy, etc etc but they were from a decade ago.

Anyways, its good to know that the bolt holes are the same so that I can make some decisions on what to go with.

Last question:

Is the indicator (not the housing) for the pre-70 model the same dimensions as the 71-72 later one (will it bolt to the same hole like the housing does)?

[lasmith03]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

I already gave you a DIY suggestion, and someone else explained to you that you can use an IDIDIT style lens if you wanted to drill holes and/or use double-sided tape to attach it to your housing.

Lefty, where did you get the blank lens for your DIY solution?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519811

[leftybass209]

I sanded mine down, using various grits of sandpaper leading up to 25000 grit. You can buy a polish kit in the modeling section of a hobby lobby if you have one.

[lasmith03]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

I sanded mine down, using various grits of sandpaper leading up to 25000 grit. You can buy a polish kit in the modeling section of a hobby lobby if you have one.

Thanks. Do you know if the indicator (not the housing) for the pre-70 model the same dimensions as the 71-72 later one? Meaning does it bolt to the same hole as the 71-72 that I currently have?

[leftybass209]

The mounting holes are the same but the lens and plastic housing are totally different in size and shape. The plastic housing is taller and I feel it has a goofy appearance when compared to the metal housing you have pictured.

[lasmith03]

Originally Posted by leftybass209

The mounting holes are the same but the lens and plastic housing are totally different in size and shape. The plastic housing is taller and I feel it has a goofy appearance when compared to the metal housing you have pictured.

Ok. I'm confused. I thought I had an early model housing and a late model indicator. Am I wrong? Currently, this indicator sticks out above my housing. Thats why I wanted to switch the indicator to the earlier one if it was not correct. So I'm trying to figure out if its a direct replacement. ?

[leftybass209]

Sorry, I meant indicator. The indicator housing for the later plastic housing is taller and the orange lens marker is larger. They still mount in the exact location of one another.

[lasmith03]

Awesome. Thanks for all your help!!!