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ChevEE · 03-16-2015, 12:25 PM

I have a 1970 C10 with a TH400 and non-tilt column.

I need to replace the Indicator Pointer Housing and found that. I also noticed that the letters are practically wore off on the lens. However, I cannot find a lens listed for my truck anywhere. Below is the LMC catalog page. Does the 1970 model matter if it has tilt? I have checked a number of retailers and find similar listings.

Another possible option, has anyone tried painting the letters back on the lens? Seems like it needs to be a special paint.

Longhorn 70 · 03-16-2015, 12:59 PM

I have run into the same thing. My 70 needs the little pointer. I got the one shown from LMC and it just wasn't right. As I recall, the ears that hold it to the column were too narrow. It then broke in a short time.

I see them for the tilts and other years but the 69-70 w/o tilt........... ARGH You may want to look through the for sale area.

**70shortfleet** · 03-16-2015, 01:05 PM

Do not use the tilt lens, it is only for tilt columns

ChevEE · 03-16-2015, 01:59 PM

Longhorm70, thanks for the heads up on the pointer.

Anyone know if the three speed listings here would work?

http://www.ididitinc.com/accessories...icators_Acc-17

They look right in the picture.

Longhorn 70 · 03-16-2015, 02:02 PM

DEFINITELY worth contacting them to see if they fit factory columns.

ChevEE · 03-16-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn 70

DEFINITELY worth contacting them to see if they fit factory columns.

They list NPD as a dealer of their products, and I happen to work 5 minutes from the NPD in Charlotte so I will take my parts in and see if we can't get to the bottom of this. I will share what I find out.

Wrenchbender Ret · 03-16-2015, 02:51 PM

It seems #6 is what you want. I have a whole set in good condition if you can't find a new one.

Longhorn 70 · 03-16-2015, 03:25 PM

The reason I didn't want to use their pointer is it uses doublesided tape to keep it on.

03-16-2015, 12:25 PM	#1
ChevEE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 42	Column Shift Indicator Help I have a 1970 C10 with a TH400 and non-tilt column. I need to replace the Indicator Pointer Housing and found that. I also noticed that the letters are practically wore off on the lens. However, I cannot find a lens listed for my truck anywhere. Below is the LMC catalog page. Does the 1970 model matter if it has tilt? I have checked a number of retailers and find similar listings. Another possible option, has anyone tried painting the letters back on the lens? Seems like it needs to be a special paint. __________________ 1970 C-10 lwb, 307 V8, THM-400 1998 Camaro Z28, LS1, T-56 6 speed manual (Daily driver)

03-16-2015, 12:59 PM	#2
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help I have run into the same thing. My 70 needs the little pointer. I got the one shown from LMC and it just wasn't right. As I recall, the ears that hold it to the column were too narrow. It then broke in a short time. I see them for the tilts and other years but the 69-70 w/o tilt........... ARGH You may want to look through the for sale area. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

03-16-2015, 01:05 PM	#3
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,239	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help Do not use the tilt lens, it is only for tilt columns

03-16-2015, 01:59 PM	#4
ChevEE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 42	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help Longhorm70, thanks for the heads up on the pointer. Anyone know if the three speed listings here would work? http://www.ididitinc.com/accessories...icators_Acc-17 They look right in the picture. __________________ 1970 C-10 lwb, 307 V8, THM-400 1998 Camaro Z28, LS1, T-56 6 speed manual (Daily driver)

03-16-2015, 02:02 PM	#5
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help DEFINITELY worth contacting them to see if they fit factory columns. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

03-16-2015, 02:51 PM	#7
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help It seems #6 is what you want. I have a whole set in good condition if you can't find a new one.

03-16-2015, 03:25 PM	#8
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Column Shift Indicator Help The reason I didn't want to use their pointer is it uses doublesided tape to keep it on. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9



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