Hi everyone, lm a new member to team camaro, and l was hopeing someone out there could possibly help me. Im restoring my 69 camaro 396 4 speed witch lm try to keep as original as possible, the problem is my car has no reverse lights, and as far as l can tell l need the switch that go's on the top of the steering column, and the reverse lock out rod that runs from the gear box to the base of the steering column to make it all work, these parts are missing from the car and lm not quite shaw if this all l need to make them work again any help would be greatly appeciated. Cheers from Australia

Welcome xx69xx,

It sounds like if you replace those parts your reverse lights will work again. Typically it's just the rods and bellcrank missing, tossed in the garbage at some point in time to make room for headers..
Enjoy!!!
Doug

you can turn the ring on the steering column to turn on the backup lights. It's the first part that sticks out of the dash. If you imagine where a column shifter would be if you had one, that's it.

you can turn the ring on the steering column to turn on the backup lights. It's the first part that sticks out of the dash. If you imagine where a column shifter would be if you had one, that's it.


He said that the switch is missing. Turning the column won't work if the switch is missing. An easy way to fix the back up lights is use the universal switch that mounts on the shifter. The switch is activated by the reverse linkage when reverse is engaged. You can make extension wires to run to the wire ends at the base of the column so you can hook up the original switch if you want to. This setup is good for people who don't want the reverse lock hooked up.

Why not just get the right stuff:

eBay Reverse switch (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-70-L78-Z-28-Reverse-Light-Switch-Yenko-Chevelle-COPO_W0QQitemZ4626452461QQcategoryZ34205QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

Hey thanks for the response its great, the car has the original manifolds on it and the original engine as well, it seems too be the only item that is missing from the car.Im sorry but l forgot too ask this question the first time around, lm going to purchase the reverse lock out kit from classic industries catalog but thay haven't got a reverse light switch does any body know were l could get one. thanks for the warm welcome Glenn.

Glenn,
Check out Pacecarjeff's reply. :)

thanks doug its just what l need but pacecarjeff only wants to sell in the usa maybe he mite change his mind? glenn

Sure go ahead - you are like family.
I will even absorb the additional freight for a team member.

wait a minute - Australia - how do i even ship there?
What might it cost?

I need a better solution - would not have a clue how to do that.
Sorry Glenn - can't help you.

thanks jeff l dont know what to say just its good too know that there are nice people is this world, have you got an e-mail address so l can contact you.

got the plastic jeff shouldn't be any problem?

[QUOTE=Pacecarjeff]Why not just get the right stuff:

I definitely agree that the original setup is the way to go. I was just offering a quick fix to use until the correct parts could be bought. I must say however after years of driving that having to put a car back in Reverse every time you park it is very aggravating to me. I disconnected the reverse lock on my driver and made a plug in harness to hook to the original wire ends running to the universal back up light switch. I kept everthing so I can hook up the original setup any time I want. Just my 2 cents.

Putting in reverse is a safety feature.
I park all my cars in reverse - even the ones with no lock outs.

Also it is a theft deterrent - for what ever little deterrent it is.
(A child could steal one of these) It locks the steering wheel and the car in gear.

Original is the only way if at all possible.

Thanks guys for the input but lm going too go the original way on this car its all original apart from a few missing items.(396/350hp 4 speed factory black plus yellow houndstooth interior).I think its better too keep this one original.