RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
Dan, A 350 or 400 trans will work fine with the existing column shifter. The trick with the indicator lens is that the lens is not a flat piece. It is thick at the bottom tapers toward the top. You may be able to make a flat lens shim it in place but I haven't tried yet. Dean Vandergriff -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 5:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens Dave, On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu Sweet - that sounds easy enough to do. I'd heard that it can be removed without removing the cover, but I wanted to make sure before I did it. I'm putting in a TH200-4R. I want to keep the column shifter for a while, due at least in part to the prices of floor shifters up here, but if it doesn't work the it doesn't work. We'll see what happens, I guess. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
You should be more than happy with it then. Those are very close to all the opinions I got. Yes. Every shop I talked to said it was *possible* to make a bombproof 200-4R, but it would be easier, cheaper and resulting in a higher quality trans to start with a 700-R4. Don't get a 200 unless you're looking for a stock replacement! Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
Dave, On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens Hey! Is there a recommended way to remove the lens that shows which gear you're in? I'm swapping out the Powerglide, and want to replace the lens with one that relates to the shifting pattern of my new trans. Thanks, Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
Dave, On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu Sweet - that sounds easy enough to do. I'd heard that it can be removed without removing the cover, but I wanted to make sure before I did it. I'm putting in a TH200-4R. I want to keep the column shifter for a while, due at least in part to the prices of floor shifters up here, but if it doesn't work the it doesn't work. We'll see what happens, I guess. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
Hey Dave, What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens Dave, On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu Sweet - that sounds easy enough to do. I'd heard that it can be removed without removing the cover, but I wanted to make sure before I did it. I'm putting in a TH200-4R. I want to keep the column shifter for a while, due at least in part to the prices of floor shifters up here, but if it doesn't work the it doesn't work. We'll see what happens, I guess. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. I didn't catch this one the first time...200's are very weak transmissions...even built they can bite it hard with any real HP in front...hope you've got the GN 8.5..they can handle a little more HP...if not plan on getting it replaced soon Kelly Jana Hanna HannaWoodworks ClassicChevyCountry
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
Hey Dave, What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. -Dave Hi! It's a (mostly) stock inline 6. I'm building it myself w/ a kit from BM. I don't expect that my engine will produce dangerous amounts of power - I'm doing this swap to get away from 15 mpg. :-) It's my daily driver, not a race car by any means. From talking to local trans shops, opinions seem to vary widely. Some say they're rubbish all the time, some say post-86 are better, some say any year makes for a good foundation. Mine's out of a 90 Caprice with a 5 liter, for what it's worth. For 'real' power, regardless of your definition of that, everyone here recommends a 700-R4. I'm not making 'real' power, and I'm not very keen on hacking up my floorpan to make a 700-R4 fit, so this was my only option for an OD trans. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
