2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cff** · 11-24-2018, 06:02 PM

Hi all. I don't know if everyone is aware how easy it is to convert your 2-spd automatic column shift indiucator lens to a 3-spd or overdrive indicator. I simnply bought a 3-spd conversion lens for a 65 nova column and it fit perfectly into my stock housing. I have a turbo 400 in my truck and now all the gears line up perfectly on my indicator.I got this from Classic Parts. They are a little pricey though($25). They also have one for an O/D tranny. I can't figure out how to post pics, or I would. Ron

**damnyankee36** · 11-24-2018, 08:45 PM

I never even considered getting an aftermarket one because I assumed they wouldn't fit and if the did the detents wouldn't line up. I was able to find an original one.

I had to modify/reweld the cams at the bottom of the column so the transmission detents would line up. You didn't do that?

**cff** · 11-24-2018, 09:59 PM

No I didn't. The detents lined up for me. Don't know how the 4-spd(overdrive) indcator would be.

**Clyde65** · 11-24-2018, 10:37 PM

The 3 speed will work, get one from a big car, impala etc.

lilpoindexter · 11-25-2018, 02:15 AM

SWEET. I got a '66 column going in my '63 with a 700r4 or 4L60e when i get to that point.

lilpoindexter · 11-25-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cff

Hi all. I don't know if everyone is aware how easy it is to convert your 2-spd automatic column shift indiucator lens to a 3-spd or overdrive indicator. I simnply bought a 3-spd conversion lens for a 65 nova column and it fit perfectly into my stock housing. I have a turbo 400 in my truck and now all the gears line up perfectly on my indicator.I got this from Classic Parts. They are a little pricey though($25). They also have one for an O/D tranny. I can't figure out how to post pics, or I would. Ron

Can you post a link to their website? Classic Parts only does trucks...did you mean classic industries?

**cff** · 11-25-2018, 05:32 PM

www.classicindustries.com

**cff** · 11-25-2018, 05:33 PM

Go to the nova group and type in shift indicator lens

11-24-2018, 06:02 PM	#1
cff Active Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: langley BC Posts: 159	2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion Hi all. I don't know if everyone is aware how easy it is to convert your 2-spd automatic column shift indiucator lens to a 3-spd or overdrive indicator. I simnply bought a 3-spd conversion lens for a 65 nova column and it fit perfectly into my stock housing. I have a turbo 400 in my truck and now all the gears line up perfectly on my indicator.I got this from Classic Parts. They are a little pricey though($25). They also have one for an O/D tranny. I can't figure out how to post pics, or I would. Ron

11-24-2018, 08:45 PM	#2
damnyankee36 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 677	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion I never even considered getting an aftermarket one because I assumed they wouldn't fit and if the did the detents wouldn't line up. I was able to find an original one. I had to modify/reweld the cams at the bottom of the column so the transmission detents would line up. You didn't do that?

11-24-2018, 09:59 PM	#3
cff Active Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: langley BC Posts: 159	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion No I didn't. The detents lined up for me. Don't know how the 4-spd(overdrive) indcator would be.

11-24-2018, 10:37 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion The 3 speed will work, get one from a big car, impala etc. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-25-2018, 02:15 AM	#5
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion SWEET. I got a '66 column going in my '63 with a 700r4 or 4L60e when i get to that point.

11-25-2018, 05:32 PM	#7
cff Active Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: langley BC Posts: 159	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion www.classicindustries.com

11-25-2018, 05:33 PM	#8
cff Active Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: langley BC Posts: 159	Re: 2-Spd to 3-Spd Auto Column Shift Indicator Lens Conversion Go to the nova group and type in shift indicator lens



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