Shift Indicator Question

[Andy_VA]

I can't seem to find a proper shift indicator and was hoping that yall could help me out. Recently upgraded from a manual trans to an automatic 700r4. I have a stock column (non-tilt) and haven't been able to find anyone that offers a NON-tilt shift indicator--I am talking about the label that goes on the top of the column.

Of course, the normal indicator is for 3-speed auto P-R-D-2-1, not one with overdrive like the 700r4. Ideas?

I ordered a part from LMC labeld for tilt columns and it did not fit at all. I have to believe that SOMEONE has this same setup and has a solution.

[1971k567cam]

I found a universal billet one on ebay that worked just removed factory one and it has double sided tape on it no light any more but work fine.

[1971k567cam]

[sokyclassics]

I have not seen any for the non tilt. If you come across of them let us know.

[red71cheyenne]

I thought I saw some on Classic Parts site. If I find it again, I'll post a link.

[Andy_VA]

Do i have to install a tilt column to get a stock-looking shift indicator? lol

[Firebirdjones]

Sort of looks that way doesn't it? I noticed this issue when I did my swap. Luckily I have a tilt column and bought the indicator, but I thought it was very odd that the indicator wasn't listed for a standard column too.

If made for one, why not make it for both?? It was a cheap part to buy ($6 or something like that)

[kajf9491]

I know this thread is super old, but I've been searching high and low for an overdrive indicator for a non-tilt column. Someone on this forum has to have found a purchase part or a solution to this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by kajf9491

I know this thread is super old, but I've been searching high and low for an overdrive indicator for a non-tilt column. Someone on this forum has to have found a purchase part or a solution to this issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Nope !! I bought an overdrive indicator and made it fit perfectly, but unfortunately the location of the letters and numbers didn't correspond to which gear you were in. The problem is that on the older TH350 transmissions, there's a big gap between "P" and "R". On the overdrive transmissions, the gap is the same for all gears.
The picture below shows the OD indicator installed, but I've since removed it and put the original back in.