72 Monte Carlo Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 When doing the column shift to center console and horseshoe shifter conversion, what are you guys doing to eliminate the PRND2L in the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 The PO on my 72 used black electricians tape to black it out. Effective but not very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 i replaced my speedo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Left it alone and hooked up. Easier to watch the dash instead of looking down to see what gear you are in. 99% of people don't even notice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 10:13 AM, MC1of80 said: Left it alone and hooked up. Easier to watch the dash instead of looking down to see what gear you are in. 99% of people don't even notice. I did the same thing on my 71. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 11/7/2022 at 10:13 AM, MC1of80 said: Left it alone and hooked up. Easier to watch the dash instead of looking down to see what gear you are in. 99% of people don't even notice. How did you do that? I'm installing a B&M megashifter in my '72. Is there room to leave the mechanical rod from the tranny to the column in place along with the cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 18 hours ago, BobW said: How did you do that? I'm installing a B&M megashifter in my '72. Is there room to leave the mechanical rod from the tranny to the column in place along with the cable? That's how it is from the factory. The column is always hooked up for the key lock and steering wheel lock. You just need the right hardware on the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Blackhawk said: That's how it is from the factory. The column is always hooked up for the key lock and steering wheel lock. You just need the right hardware on the transmission. Thanks. I got the shifter mounted so I could build a console for it and fit between the bucket seats before the car went to paint & body. I've not as yet gone under to mount the bracket & connect the cable. I'll look at that connection when I get the car back. Can I just pull the column shift lever off, or do I have to go inside to release what ever latch is engaged when you pull the column lever back to shift into gear? Guess it may be more obvious when I can get under the car and start moving things from below. That sure would simplify safety start wiring if I can run it from the column switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Are you going to be using the original column with a floor shifter? I'm not 100% sure how that works on the newer models, but I'm pretty sure my dad did that with his 67 Chevelle with no problem. He even mounted a tach where the column shifter had been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Blackhawk said: Are you going to be using the original column with a floor shifter? I'm not 100% sure how that works on the newer models, but I'm pretty sure my dad did that with his 67 Chevelle with no problem. He even mounted a tach where the column shifter had been. Yes, that's the plan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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