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#1100488 05/02/2015 4:40 AM
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49 3100.
350/TH400.
Original three on the tree shifter modified to shift the TH400.
Any ideas how to rig a shift indicator on the '49 column?
Carl


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You used to be able to buy stick on shift indicators that were in two parts and were made from etched polycarbonate.
One part had the shift points marked on it and the other a small arrow gun sight shaped indicator.
They attached with double side tape to the column.
One part to the fixed barrel and the other to the rotating collar section
Admittedly they were intended for later columns but i'm sure you could adapt one or make something similar.

Only problem is for the life of me I can't remember who sold the bloomin' things!


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Can you post detail on your mod looking to do the same but not sure how to go about it.

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This Maybe? Says it's to "modify" to a TH400. Maybe it will fit into a donor indicator housing or fab one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1956-C...New-/261347662703?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Maybe you already have the indicator? If so, need to see all you have and where it will go to give any ideas. How much are you fab-ing? The needle, the shifter itself, just want to mount a PRNDLL indicator? Do you already have the linkage rigged to detent at each selection?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/idt-2600000010/overview/


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The AD steering mast is significantly smaller in diameter than later models. I'm sure I could build up a spacer under it to make it fit. I am considering making individual letters (PRNDLL) of the same script style as what is above the speaker grill and attach them to a curved plate that matches the curve of the mast and make some kind of cool pointer to come off of the steering arm knuckle.
I will then patent it, make a million dollars and pay cash for a ranch in Arizona I heard about.
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Awesome Rube.


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Originally Posted by 52Carl
The AD steering mast is significantly smaller in diameter than later models. I'm sure I could build up a spacer under it to make it fit. I am considering making individual letters (PRNDLL) of the same script style as what is above the speaker grill and attach them to a curved plate that matches the curve of the mast and make some kind of cool pointer to come off of the steering arm knuckle.
I will then patent it, make a million dollars and pay cash for a ranch in Arizona I heard about.
Carl

That's roughly what I did Carl,I had some 10mm thick Lexan left over from a job.
I cut an arc that matched the main body of the column and fashioned a pointer that attatched to the steering wheel shroud. (sorry no pics)
Admittedly it's a later column but could easily be adapted to an early skinnier set-up.
Both were attached by 3M double sided tape.

As yet i've not fitted any numbers or letters but I currently get by by counting the clicks down from Park.
I was going to use self adhesive (Letraset) letters and numbers once I find the correct font.
It's just one of those little jobs I haven't got round to.

P.S. I'll go 50/50 on the Patent with you as I claim to have done it first.... wink


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I had the lens for a 54 hydramatic cut and shaped from clear plastic. I took it to the local trophy shop and they engraved the back side of it as original. It's up to me now to try and paint the recessed numbers with white paint.

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Originally Posted by Greg_H
I had the lens for a 54 hydramatic cut and shaped from clear plastic. I took it to the local trophy shop and they engraved the back side of it as original. It's up to me now to try and paint the recessed numbers with white paint.

That's a great idea Greg.


1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
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I don't know anything about any of this, but I am a "jack of all trades" and feel confident I can contribute to the "idea for only 75% interest. Just let me know where to come to sign the papers!


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