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71 GS 4 speed transmission speedo cable clips wanted

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by Iggycat2004, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. Iggycat2004

    Iggycat2004 1971 Buick GS Convertible

    looking at the 71 assembly manual it shows two clips holding the speedo cable in place to the lower portion of the bell housing. These clips are held in place by the two lower bell housing bolts. Where can I get these? :Do No:

    I'll provide a picture if need be (I don't have access to do this right now)

    Thanks,

    Mike

    Iggycat2004

    NJ
     
  2. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Thats a tough clip to find. I have them on mine. They're made of unobtainium.
     
  3. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    You need these-
     

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  4. Iggycat2004

    Iggycat2004 1971 Buick GS Convertible

    Jason - unobtainium

    Now thats funny... I know I'm spitting in the wind on this but I figured I'd better ask. Someone, somewhere must have a spare set they'd be willing to part with. :pray:

    If not, what do the 4 speed folks use??

    Mike

    Iggycat2004

    NJ
     
  5. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    You know, I've often thought that those clips would be a good item for Mike Garrison to reproduce.

    You might want to post in the bench to see if there's enough interest for a repro to be made.
     
  6. Iggycat2004

    Iggycat2004 1971 Buick GS Convertible

    Jason,

    How tall are those clips? I may have someone here in NNJ that may be able to reproduce a set. (from the top without the point down to the bottom of the clip itself).

    Mike
     
  7. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    They measure 2.167 that way
     
  8. Iggycat2004

    Iggycat2004 1971 Buick GS Convertible

    Thanks Jason, I'll see if I can get them made here locally.

    Mike
     
  9. ts-gs

    ts-gs 68 GS400 Convertible

    I just made a couple of pieces out of 1/16 aluminum like in this 3D rendering. Loop a tie wrap through the two lower holes in each one and capture the speedo cable like that. Simple and cheap. Can even do it with plastic or anything rigid. If I remember correctly, the bolts for this are just for this. They don't need to be torqued or anything so material is unimportant.
     

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  10. Iggycat2004

    Iggycat2004 1971 Buick GS Convertible

    Thanks ts-gs.

    This is absolutely perfect, I'll forward the information on. Appreciate it.:beer

    Mike

    NJ
     

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