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Column shift indicator and linkage


Charlie72

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Long time since I have been on the board. 

Currently helping a friend solve an issue.  700r4 installed in a 72 monte with column shift. 

1)  column shift indicator?  Cannot seem to locate one that allows for Park R N OD 321

2)  I recall a long time ago the shift linkage from column shift (former TH350) to a 700r4 had to be modified or parts used off a late model with 700r4.  

 

 

 

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I know the Shift Works in PA. makes a kit for the floor shift conversion from 350 to 700r4. Do not know of any column shift conversion kits but there are a whole lot things I do not know according to my wife Glendia.

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take a look at the shift cross shaft from a Caprice or G body Monte that came with a 700R4. It has a longer offset where the down rod from the column connects. If you cant install the later cross shaft(I think it will swap in) , modify the one you have . The longer offset from the cross shaft slows the rotational movement which is needed because of the extra detent position in the 200/700 trans.

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Thanks everyone.  I could not locate any more information on column shift conversion.  I had recalled using a late model shift linkage.  Thank you for confirming that it is something consider if the linkage isn't quite right.  I'll post a pic later this week of the car in its current state.  It's coming along slowly.

Charlie

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I sold my 72 monte years ago.  It ended up in Tennessee and last i heard about it was years ago when it was at good guys show and got its pic in good guys mag.   Picked up a 70 monte with halo top.  I hate modifying complete cars but since this one was just a shell, frame, 12 bolt I don't feel to bad about modifying it.  Trying to figure out what to do with it.  Lots of parts for it just no time.

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