<VV> Auto Tranny Gear Indicator.

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Our 1963 Chevy II 300 sedan didn't have a shift pattern anywhere either. 
Three on the tree, as it were.

Charles Fregeau.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 09:41
Subject: Re: <VV> Auto Tranny Gear Indicator.


> So, weren't the early Corvair three speed shifters with a blank black
> knob? Or were all the ones I've seen worn off?
>
> So what about ALL the three on the tree cars built? I have never seen a
> gear pattern anywhere on the car. Just ask the young valet parking
> attendant who couldn't figure out my 70 Buick Estate Wagon, yes factory
> stock three speed. And the Fluid Drive of Chrysler Corp. back in the
> late 40's early 50's? No pattern there.
>
> And in reference to Brother Dave Gardner, do the letters on the
> automatic indicator come with instructions so R is not used for Race, 
> etc.?
>
> Say, does this requirement stem from around 1919 when Buick had the
> reverse three speed floor shifter pattern? Maybe someone in the state
> couldn't figure how to drive one.
>
> Frank DuVal
>
>
>
> Vairtec Corporation wrote:
>
>>I now reply:
>>
>>Again here in NJ, a requirement is that the shift pattern be
>>displayed for manual transmission cars.
>>
>>--Bob
>>
>>
>>
>>
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