Can someone tell me how many speedometer cable clips were used from the factory on 1969 4-speed Camaros? I heard any where from one to three. Which is correct? If any one can post some pictures of the location where they are suppost to be mounted that would be great. I am converting an automatic to 4 speed. I will be using a new hole on the passenger side of the firewall for routing the cable. Also, is there a source where I can get factory style clips (not the after market ones that doesn't have the spreaders). Thanks.
69 4 speed speedometer cable clips?
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Can someone tell me how many speedometer cable clips were used from the factory on 1969 4-speed Camaros? I heard any where from one to three. Which is correct? If any one can post some pictures of the location where they are suppost to be mounted that would be great. I am converting an automatic to 4 speed. I will be using a new hole on the passenger side of the firewall for routing the cable. Also, is there a source where I can get factory style clips (not the after market ones that doesn't have the spreaders). Thanks.
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Standard manual transmissions used only 1 clip, GM#3935970. See UPC 12-C3. Illistration clearly shows left side speedo cable entry into transmission housing.
However, heavy duty transmissions which have a the speedo cable entering on the right side (RPO L34-L35-L48-L78-LM1) used 3 clips GM# 3772324. See UPC M20-A9.
These clips should now be available through www.amkproducts.com part # B-10320 at $8 each.
However, heavy duty transmissions which have a the speedo cable entering on the right side (RPO L34-L35-L48-L78-LM1) used 3 clips GM# 3772324. See UPC M20-A9.
These clips should now be available through www.amkproducts.com part # B-10320 at $8 each.
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The above pictures is not how 69's are. The cable clip is more down in the top of the tunnel and there is only one. Maybe I'm missing one?
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The picture also shows the Muncie speedometer hole that everyone asks about in here often. It is the larger hole at the top center of the picture. Below that hole is the hole for the accelerator pedal. This is a 69 Camaro 350/300hp car. I am not aware that the big block are different.
The picture also shows the Muncie speedometer hole that everyone asks about in here often. It is the larger hole at the top center of the picture. Below that hole is the hole for the accelerator pedal. This is a 69 Camaro 350/300hp car. I am not aware that the big block are different.
Thanks for all the replys. Base on all this information, I think the correct number is three clips. I have an original four speed Nova and it has three clips in the same location. I'm sure they use the same setup on both the Camaros and Novas. The one question that I still need answered to is; are the original clips still available? I have a reproduction one that I bought from Classic Industries and it's very different than the original. Thanks.
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Mine is going to throw a monkey wrench in this. I have one clip where wagonman's is and one farther down like the 69 in Mike's pic. I might have one lower down too, but the top two are definite and original. Mike, there's a small hole next to your speedo hole that looks like where wagonman's and my clips are that you don't have. I don't know about 69's but that hole is for something?
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Just checked, the 68 and 69 Aim's both show three clips.
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..and so does the 67 AIM. :thumbsup:
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Where Wagonman's lower picture shows.
The bottom line is that clip is not made like the factory clip was. The clip was retained by pinching the two legs from above the clip and that spread the legs (no pun intended) below the clip behind the sheet metal. JohnZ discussed this some time ago.
Gary, what is the correct way of installing the reproduction clips? Do I drill a hole just big enought for the two tabs to go in and then from the other side spread the tabs flat? Any one still selling original clips? Have you use them before?
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Be aware that there are 2 different speedo cable clips for 1st gens. make sure you have the right one/s before drilling holes.. :beers:
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