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All of the parts are there, and work. just missing the chrome cover. I saw a chrome on and it looks good, but a late one would be ok if thats all I can find. -r Jim Adney wrote: > On 3 Jan 2001, at 11:12, Richard Green wrote: > > > Anyone try to use a non stock shifter on the auto tranny? > > My "new" 69 fasty is missing the gear indicator on the floor. I think > > this is a chrome cover with the P-R-N-3-2-1 on it. I haven't looked > > yet, but I would guess this shifter uses a tube for the shift rod. > > Would a cable shift work from a modern car or aftermarket shifter like > > a B&M work. > > I think the easiest and cheapest thing to do would be to find a type > 3 part and just mount it in place. There were 2 versions: early with > a chrome surround and a late that is all black. Your 69 would have > come with the early chrome one, but the late one will still fit and > work perfectly. > > I assume all you need is the "cover" and that the lever and all the > works underneath are there and functional. > > I probably have the late parts. Someone here probably has the > proper early one, too. > > - > Jim Adney > jadney@vwtype3.org > Madison, WI 53711-3054 > USA > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Pitch in! Send your pledge of support! mailto:support@vwtype3.org