Author Topic: 75 with a 700r4. What do I need to do to get shifter display to work?  (Read 3222 times)

Offline BigBadJohn

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Looks like the shifter display below the speedo has been removed. Needle and letters. 75 with a 700r4. What do I need to get the shifter display to work and what years can I get the parts from?
How do the shifter displays in our trucks work? Is it something coming from the shift lever or a cable coming from the trans?
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Offline VileZambonie

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The prndl gauge just uses a spring and a wire clip that connects to the column. It's bolted to the i/p cluster. You can easily swap it out for one that has the OD display.
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Offline HAULIN IT

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Unfortunately I found it is discontinued from GM, any other sources known besides a salvage yard? Thanks, Lorne

Offline BigBadJohn

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I couldve sworn I saw one in my   catalog. Its a few years old though

Offline VileZambonie

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Yes they are available through some restoration sites or just get a used one.
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Offline exilous

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I have one for a 700R4 its complete and everything is there. I will send you a PM.

Offline fitz

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Unfortunately I found it is discontinued from GM, any other sources known besides a salvage yard? Thanks, Lorne

Lorne,
Are you looking for a NOS GM one for a restoration or are you just having a hard time finding a used one?
I have one from a 90 K5 Blazer if you need it. If you want it just let me know the address and I will toss it in the mail.   
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Offline BigBadJohn

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Dangit!
I just bought a shifter display off ebay and then remembered one of my extra clusters was out of a '90 pickup!
Oh well. Can never have too many extra parts