Automatic gear indicator. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 08:01 PM

New to the forum. Just picked up a '66 GMC stepside long bed yesterday. Originally had a manual transmission but it's been replaced with an automatic. There is no gear indicator on the column though. Any idea of what I need?

**DPowers** · 10-31-2015, 08:27 PM

Pic would help to see what column you have.

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 08:58 PM

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 08:59 PM

I'm trying but it won't post it for some reason. I'll keep trying.

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 09:11 PM

The only way I can post it is via a link.
https://goo.gl/photos/x1dQHLrSe64aszYB6

**DPowers** · 10-31-2015, 10:22 PM

A lot of good information in the FAQ section, but it looks like they just used the OEM manual column? Example of an OEM auto column:

LVPhotos · 10-31-2015, 11:20 PM

No need! Park, neutral, reverse, drive. Every Chevy or such I owned. Never had to look. Same with manual. Except reverse H pattern and VW.

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

No need! Park, neutral, reverse, drive. Every Chevy or such I owned. Never had to look. Same with manual. Except reverse H pattern and VW.

Understood. Just trying to see if I can find out how to do it.

LVPhotos · 10-31-2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralewis3

Understood. Just trying to see if I can find out how to do it.

You get use to the count. 1-2-3, nutral, reverse, drive.
The hard part is explaining to a cop why the speedo needle broke off after he herd you 5 miles down the canyon!

ralewis3 · 10-31-2015, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

You get use to the count. 1-2-3, nutral, reverse, drive.
The hard part is explaining to a cop why the speedo needle broke off after he herd you 5 miles down the canyon!

I get that. No problem. What I want to know is how to install the indicator.

LVPhotos · 10-31-2015, 11:42 PM

If it's a manual column, no dice!
http://www.ididitinc.com/retrofit-st...ruckCS_Retr-47

Slow Build · 10-31-2015, 11:56 PM

You might be able to use something like this.

https://www.performanceonline.com/St...-3-or-4-Speed/

I guess it depends on what they mean by "universal". It usually means it doesn't fit anything, but with a little ingenuity it could probably made to work.

**PGSigns** · 11-01-2015, 08:48 AM

To get an indicator you will need to go to a automatic column. They are a bit hard to find. They do come up in the for sale section but not to often.
Jimmy

ralewis3 · 11-01-2015, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

To get an indicator you will need to go to a automatic column. They are a bit hard to find. They do come up in the for sale section but not to often.
Jimmy

Thanks Jimmy. That's what I was looking for. Asking around now. Let me know if you ever get one. Don't need the wheel, just the column.

oldusafmsgt · 11-01-2015, 11:53 AM

I've used the chrome 63-66 indicator housing on manual columns with success. Fabricated a pointer. Also Ididit and others make universal gear indicators that work on just about any column. Only other option is a factory automatic column, which they are somewhat difficult to find, or a floor shifter.

10-31-2015, 08:01 PM	#1
ralewis3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 13	Automatic gear indicator. New to the forum. Just picked up a '66 GMC stepside long bed yesterday. Originally had a manual transmission but it's been replaced with an automatic. There is no gear indicator on the column though. Any idea of what I need?

10-31-2015, 08:27 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Automatic gear indicator. Pic would help to see what column you have. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-31-2015, 08:58 PM	#3
ralewis3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 13	Re: Automatic gear indicator.

10-31-2015, 08:59 PM	#4
ralewis3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 13	Re: Automatic gear indicator. I'm trying but it won't post it for some reason. I'll keep trying.

10-31-2015, 09:11 PM	#5
ralewis3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Washington, NC Posts: 13	Re: Automatic gear indicator. The only way I can post it is via a link. https://goo.gl/photos/x1dQHLrSe64aszYB6

10-31-2015, 10:22 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Automatic gear indicator. A lot of good information in the FAQ section, but it looks like they just used the OEM manual column? Example of an OEM auto column: Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-31-2015, 11:20 PM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Automatic gear indicator. No need! Park, neutral, reverse, drive. Every Chevy or such I owned. Never had to look. Same with manual. Except reverse H pattern and VW. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-31-2015, 11:42 PM	#11
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Automatic gear indicator. If it's a manual column, no dice! http://www.ididitinc.com/retrofit-st...ruckCS_Retr-47 __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-31-2015, 11:56 PM	#12
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Automatic gear indicator. You might be able to use something like this. https://www.performanceonline.com/St...-3-or-4-Speed/ I guess it depends on what they mean by "universal". It usually means it doesn't fit anything, but with a little ingenuity it could probably made to work. __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

11-01-2015, 08:48 AM	#13
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Automatic gear indicator. To get an indicator you will need to go to a automatic column. They are a bit hard to find. They do come up in the for sale section but not to often. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-01-2015, 11:53 AM	#15
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: Automatic gear indicator. I've used the chrome 63-66 indicator housing on manual columns with success. Fabricated a pointer. Also Ididit and others make universal gear indicators that work on just about any column. Only other option is a factory automatic column, which they are somewhat difficult to find, or a floor shifter. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside



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