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unclebrad · 01-14-2023, 01:56 PM

I put a 700r4 automatic in my truck, which was originally a three-on-the-tree, and wanted to keep a factory look, so I got an automatic shifter mechanism from a 53-54 Bel-Aire and converted it to work in my 55 truck.
I even made up a new "lens" with the characters in the right place for the pointer.

It took some doing, but turned out pretty good.

I did a little write-up about it, if you have any interest in doing something along those lines. Could give you some ideas...

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1673718700

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1673718700

01-14-2023, 01:56 PM	#4
unclebrad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 128	Re: power steering and automatic conversion I put a 700r4 automatic in my truck, which was originally a three-on-the-tree, and wanted to keep a factory look, so I got an automatic shifter mechanism from a 53-54 Bel-Aire and converted it to work in my 55 truck. I even made up a new "lens" with the characters in the right place for the pointer. It took some doing, but turned out pretty good. I did a little write-up about it, if you have any interest in doing something along those lines. Could give you some ideas... https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1673718700 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1673718700 Attached Images