Tim972 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 What are you guys using to cover up the shift indicator on the Speedo after switching from column to floor shift? Thanks 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I bought a new speedometer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim972 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, Dtret said: I bought a new speedometer I was hoping to reuse the original, to retain the odometer reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Hook it back up, adjust it and keep using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Interesting question, so if we change to a floor shift, it still needs to "hook up" to the steering column to "lock" the shifter from moving when the key is not turned on? If that is true, the shift indicator should still work unless you added an overdrive transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Yes as long as you hook up the cable on the collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Console cars and 4speed cars don't have the shift indicator in the bottom of the speedometer. When converting from a column shift to a floor shift automatic, you can hook back up the shift indicator to the column and use the shifter or the indicator on the speedometer to see what gear you are in. Also instead of looking down at the shifter all you need to do is glance at the speedometer to see what gear you have selected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Or buy the detent kit from Dan and then just slap it into gear..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brichta Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I think I remembered hearing this same discussion years ago on this forum. You will probably hear from members who had their cars from new, have floor shift cars and still have the speedo shift indicator. If I remember correctly, the assembly line workers used whatever dashes were available at the time of assembly. I have seen both over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim972 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 My intention was to do the floor shift conversion, back drive the column and eliminate the shift indicator or cover it somehow. Probably end up just blacking it out. I thought maybe aftermarket might make a plug or something similar to fill the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Or just pick up a used speedo pod from someone here or ebay, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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