08-27-2014, 11:50 PM | #1 |
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Since my ride is a P10 forward control chassis, it's a bunch of different GM truck parts of various years .
I'm getting all the goodies to put a 700r4 in it to replace the th350 and one of the little dumb things that will finish it up would be a replacement shifter lens . From the looks of it the Column looks to be the same as 71 / 72 no tilt unit but I'm not 100% . Any ideas and if so is there anyone who offers a replacement lens with the right markings for the 700r4 ? Front shot
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08-27-2014, 11:51 PM | #2 |
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Side shot
Thanks ahead of time
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08-28-2014, 07:50 AM | #3 |
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I'd like to know, too.
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08-28-2014, 10:04 AM | #4 |
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I have purchased the "700R4 replacement lens" from more than one source over the years. I have yet to find one that is right. I just pull it out of park and count three clicks.
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08-28-2014, 02:45 PM | #5 |
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You have 2 options. 1st, you can purchase a ididit style lense which resembles the earlier housing. The second option is to purchase some clear mylar or plastic and a lettering kit and create your own to fit within the original bezel. This link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519811 gives you details on how. It isn't perfect as it doesn't read out "park" as original but it worked for my needs. Best of luck to you.
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08-28-2014, 02:48 PM | #6 |
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You can also pirate that lense style from any van in the 70's and early 80's I believe so you don't have to ruin your original.
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08-28-2014, 05:17 PM | #7 |
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Didn't think of that, got to take a look at my uncles gmc van which has a 700r4 in it ( I just don't know if I want to deal with his dumbness ,might be easier to creep the pick and pulls then him)
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