Any 1969 GP model J classics on this forum ????

[bigal58]

I was just wondering if this site is for me ?? I have a 69 Gp model J and what I 've been reading it appears to be a site for late model GP lovers...is there anyone on this site that could answer some tech questions??? thanks

[Scottydoggs]

depends on your needs.....shoot it out there. one of us may have a clue how to help ya out.

[bigal58]

thanks...of course with any classic it's always a labor of love and never ending little things ...........I have the 400 4brl with the TH400 trans and floor auto shift..it is very loose when I put it in each gear designation ...I was wondering is there an adjustment to tighten up the linkage or just replace the cable is the only option ?.....

[TexasTanker19kilo20]

It's a classic, the cable is most likely stretched. If there is an adjustment it will be on the side of the trans and maybe the shifter itself.

[Scottydoggs]

if you get under the car, on the side of the tranny is the shift cable, its got a clip that holds the cable tight, they wear out, bend fall out, or even break.

and im not 100% sure on the 69, but when you work the floor shiftier, watch the column closest to the dash it some years it also turns with the PRND21 in the dash. on the fire wall by the brake booster is some rigged up looking linkage, its all part of the shifting, so make sure its all tight as well, its made with rods and cotter pins.

you can turn the column and make the floor shiftier move as well on the years that have this odd deal. if the key ever fails to unlock, or the reverse lights dont come on, this column turning is something to look at always. turn it a bit, the key turns back, or the back up lights come on. its also what locks the floor shiftier.

[bigal58]

thank you for that info I will check that out and let ya know...