1964-1965 Automatic Column Shift Lens, Turbo
The 1964–1965 Automatic Column Shift Lens, Turbo (Part Number: is a direct-fit reproduction steering column indicator lens designed by specialized restoration brands like Shiftworks. It is explicitly engineered for first-generation classic muscle cars undergoing a transmission retrofit, allowing builders to maintain a clean, factory-correct dashboard appearance while accommodating upgraded 3-speed automatic transmissions.
Purpose & Conversion Functionality
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- The Retrofit Solution: Original 1964–1965 automatic Chevelles came equipped from the factory with a 2-speed Powerglide transmission, which features a basic “P-R-N-D-L” layout.
- Correct Shift Logic: When swapping out the original 2-speed Powerglide for a classic 3-speed automatic transmission (such as a Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 / TH350 or Turbo 400 / TH400), the extra gear selection detent renders the stock lens obsolete. This conversion lens adjusts the visual display layout to accurately read the true 3-speed automatic sequence: P-R-N-D-L2-L1 (or P-R-N-3-2-1).
Material & Structural Specifications
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- Premium Construction: The piece is precision laser-cut from high-quality, crystal-clear molded acrylic plastic.
- Visual Markings: Features crisp, highly visible, white paint-filled lettering modeled after the authentic factory font styling to blend seamlessly into a stock interior. [
- Column Variant Constraint: This specific lens is meticulously engineered for standard, non-tilt steering columns only. It will not clear or function properly on rare factory-optional tilt columns.
Cross-Vehicle Application Fitment
Because General Motors heavily standardized its steering column layout profiles and dashboard housings during the mid-1960s, this Shiftworks conversion lens interchanges cleanly across a handful of classic A-Body models executing the same 3-speed transmission swap:
- 1964–1965 Chevrolet Chevelle / Malibu
- 1964–1965 Chevrolet El Camino
- 1964–1966 Pontiac GTO / LeMans / Tempest
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