Shift Selector Light

67 289 HI-PO · 04-23-2005, 06:58 PM

I just pulled the console out of my 67 Fastback. I wanted to work on the light that is supposed to move back and forth with the A/T shifter so that it lights up the dial with the gear you selected. The light works but was just laying on the floor underneath the console. I can see how it hooks back up to the console but there is no part that connects it to the shifter itself. Has anybody hooked one of these up and knows how it works?

Kisner · 04-24-2005, 11:49 AM

My 68 didn't come with a console so I'm not sure if it will be exactly as yours (I assume it would be). On mine, it has a metal cylinder with the bulb inside. On the outside of the cyclinder it has a clip, which I believe was welded to the cylinder. The two prongs squeeze together and then it clips into a rectangular opening in the shift rod. Your prongs may have broken off. When I took mine out to replace the burned out bulb it was so far rusted I destroyed the bottom end trying to get the bulb out. Couldn't find anyone who sold that part so i ended up doing a lot of jimmy-rigging with duct tape to keep the bulb in the cylinder and replaced the whole light socket with one from AutoZone. Works great now and noone can see the awful contraption I created. If your clips are broke off you may have to use some duct tape and strap it to the shaft rod where it's supposed to go.

COORS · 04-24-2005, 07:14 PM

yet another good use for duct tape

Orange97GTVert · 04-24-2005, 08:43 PM

A little duct tape and some coors can fix almost anything...

Rev · 04-25-2005, 07:56 PM

I use JB Weld almost as often as duct tape, LOL.

Rev

Elvis · 04-25-2005, 08:06 PM

And I find Corona much more effective than Coors. Each to his own. E.

Blue68Coupe · 04-29-2005, 08:48 AM

I just installed a console in my 68, there should be a plastic rod that connects to the tab on the metal portion of the shifter plate and then to the light. As the lever moves the rod moves the light.

Hope this helps.

04-23-2005, 06:58 PM	#1
67 289 HI-PO Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3	Shift Selector Light I just pulled the console out of my 67 Fastback. I wanted to work on the light that is supposed to move back and forth with the A/T shifter so that it lights up the dial with the gear you selected. The light works but was just laying on the floor underneath the console. I can see how it hooks back up to the console but there is no part that connects it to the shifter itself. Has anybody hooked one of these up and knows how it works?

04-24-2005, 11:49 AM	#2
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Re: Shift Selector Light My 68 didn't come with a console so I'm not sure if it will be exactly as yours (I assume it would be). On mine, it has a metal cylinder with the bulb inside. On the outside of the cyclinder it has a clip, which I believe was welded to the cylinder. The two prongs squeeze together and then it clips into a rectangular opening in the shift rod. Your prongs may have broken off. When I took mine out to replace the burned out bulb it was so far rusted I destroyed the bottom end trying to get the bulb out. Couldn't find anyone who sold that part so i ended up doing a lot of jimmy-rigging with duct tape to keep the bulb in the cylinder and replaced the whole light socket with one from AutoZone. Works great now and noone can see the awful contraption I created. If your clips are broke off you may have to use some duct tape and strap it to the shaft rod where it's supposed to go.

04-24-2005, 07:14 PM	#3
COORS Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lanton, MO Posts: 18	Re: Shift Selector Light yet another good use for duct tape __________________

04-24-2005, 08:43 PM	#4
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Shift Selector Light A little duct tape and some coors can fix almost anything... __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

04-25-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Shift Selector Light I use JB Weld almost as often as duct tape, LOL. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

04-25-2005, 08:06 PM	#6
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Shift Selector Light And I find Corona much more effective than Coors. Each to his own. E.

04-29-2005, 08:48 AM	#7
Blue68Coupe 68 Coupe 289 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North carolina Posts: 44	Re: Shift Selector Light I just installed a console in my 68, there should be a plastic rod that connects to the tab on the metal portion of the shifter plate and then to the light. As the lever moves the rod moves the light. Hope this helps.

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