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no shift indicator

3K views 7 replies 4 participants last post by  Mitchman 
#1 ·
this is on a "Hot rod" ( 42 Ford ), the steering column is a chrome, smooth column, no name or numbers, AND it has NO place for the shift indicators !! Would an aftermarket column have no shift indictor ??? thanks
 
#2 ·
You didn't say the shift lever is on the column... It would be on the floor shifter if so equipt. You can get a sender and indicator for the dash. I wouldn't build a car without one, and some states may require one. My wife.... valet parking.... tire store grunt... no bumpers. Yea, they are a good idea.
 
#6 ·
It sounds like the pointer attaches to the shift cone with 2-sided tape. The PRNDL indicator is screwed to the stationary housing at the very top of the column (turn-signal switch) housing.

Make sure that you have a current version of Adobe Reader installed on your PC, and then go directly to IDIDIT's website to download / view that PDF file.

You'll find it on the Resouces tab, under the Guides & Tips heading. Scroll down the page, almost to the bottom, to find: Column Add-Ons Instructions

Now pick the Shift Indicator with Housing Installation Instructions link to download the PDF instructions.
 
#8 ·
There are also electric ones that attach to the trans with lights on the dash.

The one from Ididit is dirt simple to install. A few screws hold the 'needle' and the housing in place on the outside of the column.

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