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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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My former 1979 with an automatic transmission had a small white pointer to indicate the position of the shifter (Park, Drive, etc.). My current 1974 with TH-400 does not have a pointer and I often wonder if it should be there?? I can't find one in the various catalogues.
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Auto shift indicator pointers were not added until 1977.
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Auto shift indicator pointers were not added until 1977.
I thought so. Thanks.
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....actually, sometime in '74-'75 maybe? a little fixed chrome pointer(or dash) was on one side of the shifter, maybe both sides? I remember my Late Silver '75 coupe had them and I've seen them on others too, just don't know when exactly they appeared. Some good interior pics on eBay will probably reveal some.
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....actually, sometime in '74-'75 maybe? a little fixed chrome pointer(or dash) was on one side of the shifter, maybe both sides? I remember my Late Silver '75 coupe had them and I've seen them on others too, just don't know when exactly they appeared. Some good interior pics on eBay will probably reveal some.
Thanks Paul. I just find it odd that GM would let you guess in what gear you are. Not a major issue: it was a slow day here and I was contemplating my navel.
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Auto shift indicator pointers were not added until 1977.
no kidding , i never knew that, we are so spoiled today with accurate gauges etc...ps i can tell you the one they added in 77 could have used some R&D
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