[DPESQUIRE]

What purpose does the interlock mechanism serve on a console-mounted horse shoe shifter model? My 69 came with the horse shoe shifter and cable linkage, but no connection to the interlock.

[Dave Birdwell]

The mechanism locks the shifter when the key is in the "lock" position. It also activates the reverse lights, I believe. It's mainly a safety feature so you can't take the car out of park without the key.

[DPESQUIRE]

I am missing the rod between the transmission shifter stud to the idler lever on the frame support. Will that item be available somewhere on the market?