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10-19-2015, 10:55 PM
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Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
Ok guys,
Got my interrior almost done and really happy with it except the gear indicator lens on the dash right on top of the steering wheel where if you had a auto Trans it showed what gear you were in. Well I got a 3 on the tree and it kinda bothers me when I drive at night to just see that blank space. It looks unfinished to me. The old owner put electrical tape over it and it actually didn't look too bad. Does anyone know what the factory did for the manual transmissions? Maybe a cool Chevy logo or something? Thanks for your replies.
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10-19-2015, 10:56 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
I think it was left blank on the manuals.
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10-19-2015, 11:29 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
Yes,it's blank for manuals
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10-19-2015, 11:34 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
The several ones I own ('81-'86) have a black tape on them. I'm sure that is factory. I don't think there was any kind of indicator or needle under there. I should add that these were all floor shift transmissions.
Last edited by jetmech85; 10-19-2015 at 11:41 PM. Reason: Needed to add a clarifying statement. |
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10-20-2015, 01:11 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
Ok thanks for the clarification. Just looks a little vacant lol. Black tape time!
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10-20-2015, 02:15 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
My 78 is a 3OTT and has the black tape as well. We factory ordered the truck in 78 so yes, the tape is the factory solution...
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10-20-2015, 04:02 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
If you are worried about the tape coming up when it gets hot, you could tape it off and spray it with some plasti dip. Just an idea.
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10-20-2015, 04:10 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
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Tape is factory correct. K
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10-20-2015, 09:47 PM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
I got the electrical tape on there and she looks good. Kinda funny that they just put tape over it lol try doing that nowadays.
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10-22-2015, 09:43 AM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
some floor shift GM cars have a snap in piece
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10-22-2015, 11:13 AM
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Re: Dash Trans gear display option for 3ott/manual
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