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**swervin ervin** · 01-11-2003, 06:25 PM

Well, after thinking what I wanted to do with the knob on the column where the shifter was, after installing my floor shifter, I came up with a pretty good idea.

I thought, since I have a ratchet shifter and can slam it into gear, I needed a shift light so I won't have to look at the tach.

What'cha think?

*racedvl* · 01-11-2003, 06:38 PM

That's a pretty neat idea.

navybear70 · 01-11-2003, 06:43 PM

Thats pretty sweet bro! how did you get it to screw into the shifter bracket? I like that polished aluminum cover too. Where'd you get that? (Boy, I'm just full of questions, aren't I?

)
P.S. Do you have any pics of your floor shifter?

**swervin ervin** · 01-11-2003, 07:07 PM

I cut the shifter knob off the column so it would be flat. The I filed it smooth and painted it black to match the column. The shift light has a little mounting bracket that covers the hole thats left. I run the wire through the hole and down inside the bottom column sleeve. Clean install with now wires showing anywhere.

I haven't tried it out yet because I have no distributor in the engine. I have a MSD Pro-Billet HEI and it's at MSD getting checked because of a buzzing noise I was having with it. I also run my damn battery down when I left the door open for a couple days.

The billet pieces I bought at http://www.trucknvans.com/billetacc/

Yes, I have plenty of interior pics.

http://www.73-87.com/photos/interior.htm

low 84 · 01-11-2003, 07:58 PM

man that is a sweet idea mike, i like it.

LOHRTBT · 01-11-2003, 08:30 PM

Looks Great mike.

79Shortbox · 01-11-2003, 10:01 PM

I know I have seen pictures of your interior before and I can't remember, so I just got to ask, where's your radio?

Prerunner1982 · 01-11-2003, 10:10 PM

shortbox, in his custom center console...

mike i looking good, i also noticed your new guage bezel....

87 STEPPER · 01-11-2003, 10:25 PM

Mike, Looks good nice local.

Have you had any issues with sunlight blinding you when it's behind you or at an angel and reflecting off the insturment bazle??

I was considering the polished set but with the fla. sun as bright as it is i'm just not shure. Maybe it's not as big of a prob. in N.C.

**swervin ervin** · 01-12-2003, 12:08 AM

Bruce,

don't know yet. I've not driven it since installing it. My distributor is at MSD getting checked. Been doing a lot of these little things I've been meaning to get done.

I'll let you know how it does in the sun when I get to drive it.

Oh, and the sun is just as bright up here as it is in Florida.

bill_ont_canada · 01-12-2003, 02:28 AM

Looks Great !!!

That is an absolutely brilliant Idea Mike...

Is there no end to your tallents ?????

Myride · 01-12-2003, 04:08 AM

Very nice mike.

ocbaud · 01-12-2003, 12:06 PM

mike, is that steering wheel leather wrapped? if so, thats the one i want to get

**swervin ervin** · 01-12-2003, 12:50 PM

Eric,

yes it's leather wrapped. It's The Grant #1180 wheel.

ocbaud · 01-12-2003, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Eric,

yes it's leather wrapped. It's The Grant #1180 wheel.

yeap, thats the one i want

how much did it cost you?

**swervin ervin** · 01-12-2003, 04:53 PM

I've got $250.00 in everything for the wheel. The wheel, billet hub, billet horn button and all. The wheel comes with this tacky looking black rubber hub, but you could use it and not have to buy the billet one. But, you will have to buy a horn button.

79BIG10 · 01-12-2003, 06:13 PM

Quit Mike your making me want to spend more and more $$$ I don't have

Sweet setup on the tach light. I think once you start getting all the items set up you need a page just made for all the little tricks you've done to help everyone else out.

**swervin ervin** · 01-12-2003, 06:38 PM

Hey, that's an idea. A tricks page. I could put mine, plus more from all of you folks. This would be a neat addition to my site. This way, people could have one place to go for all the neat little things we all do to our trucks. Sure would be nice.

I think I'll put a questionaire on the main page asking for tips from everyone. We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the idea Brandon.

gchemist · 01-13-2003, 01:40 AM

If you're slamming gears and moving faster than the speed of light? How can you see the shift light come on?

Nice job Mike.

BigRed · 01-13-2003, 10:06 AM

I have to add my compliments too, although late in the thread! Keep it up!

01-11-2003, 06:43 PM	#3
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Thats pretty sweet bro! how did you get it to screw into the shifter bracket? I like that polished aluminum cover too. Where'd you get that? (Boy, I'm just full of questions, aren't I?) P.S. Do you have any pics of your floor shifter?

01-11-2003, 07:58 PM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	man that is a sweet idea mike, i like it. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-11-2003, 08:30 PM	#6
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01-11-2003, 10:10 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	shortbox, in his custom center console... mike i looking good, i also noticed your new guage bezel.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-11-2003, 10:25 PM	#9
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Mike, Looks good nice local. Have you had any issues with sunlight blinding you when it's behind you or at an angel and reflecting off the insturment bazle?? I was considering the polished set but with the fla. sun as bright as it is i'm just not shure. Maybe it's not as big of a prob. in N.C. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

01-11-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Shift knob is gone Well, after thinking what I wanted to do with the knob on the column where the shifter was, after installing my floor shifter, I came up with a pretty good idea. I thought, since I have a ratchet shifter and can slam it into gear, I needed a shift light so I won't have to look at the tach. What'cha think? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-11-2003, 06:38 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	That's a pretty neat idea.

01-11-2003, 07:07 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I cut the shifter knob off the column so it would be flat. The I filed it smooth and painted it black to match the column. The shift light has a little mounting bracket that covers the hole thats left. I run the wire through the hole and down inside the bottom column sleeve. Clean install with now wires showing anywhere. I haven't tried it out yet because I have no distributor in the engine. I have a MSD Pro-Billet HEI and it's at MSD getting checked because of a buzzing noise I was having with it. I also run my damn battery down when I left the door open for a couple days. The billet pieces I bought at http://www.trucknvans.com/billetacc/ Yes, I have plenty of interior pics. http://www.73-87.com/photos/interior.htm

01-11-2003, 10:01 PM	#7
79Shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 28	I know I have seen pictures of your interior before and I can't remember, so I just got to ask, where's your radio?

01-12-2003, 12:08 AM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Bruce, don't know yet. I've not driven it since installing it. My distributor is at MSD getting checked. Been doing a lot of these little things I've been meaning to get done. I'll let you know how it does in the sun when I get to drive it. Oh, and the sun is just as bright up here as it is in Florida. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-12-2003, 02:28 AM	#11
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Looks Great !!! That is an absolutely brilliant Idea Mike... Is there no end to your tallents ????? __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

01-12-2003, 04:08 AM	#12
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	Very nice mike.

01-12-2003, 12:06 PM	#13
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	mike, is that steering wheel leather wrapped? if so, thats the one i want to get

01-12-2003, 12:50 PM	#14
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Eric, yes it's leather wrapped. It's The Grant #1180 wheel. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-12-2003, 04:53 PM	#16
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I've got $250.00 in everything for the wheel. The wheel, billet hub, billet horn button and all. The wheel comes with this tacky looking black rubber hub, but you could use it and not have to buy the billet one. But, you will have to buy a horn button. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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01-12-2003, 06:13 PM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Quit Mike your making me want to spend more and more $$$ I don't have Sweet setup on the tach light. I think once you start getting all the items set up you need a page just made for all the little tricks you've done to help everyone else out. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-12-2003, 06:38 PM	#18
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Hey, that's an idea. A tricks page. I could put mine, plus more from all of you folks. This would be a neat addition to my site. This way, people could have one place to go for all the neat little things we all do to our trucks. Sure would be nice. I think I'll put a questionaire on the main page asking for tips from everyone. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for the idea Brandon. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-13-2003, 01:40 AM	#19
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	If you're slamming gears and moving faster than the speed of light? How can you see the shift light come on? Nice job Mike. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-13-2003, 10:06 AM	#20
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I have to add my compliments too, although late in the thread! Keep it up! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

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