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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PaidByThePound, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. PaidByThePound

    PaidByThePound Bobtail Member

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    anyone tell me what make model or year truck this old shifter would have bean in? i have an 03 pete and i like the looks of it but cant find out if was in older trucks or if its a custom.


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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    The guy who posted the video on Youtube said in the comments that its an 03 Pete.
     
  4. blackw900

    blackw900 The Grandfather of Flatbed

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    It looks to me like it's an older style 13 speed shifter setup with a high/low plunger and a DIR/OD splitter knob and also that the knob is mounted on a curved extension.
    It was pretty common to see setups like that in the 70's and 80's but it definetly didn't come as OEM in that truck.
     
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  5. Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    yep, I'sd say it was the chrome 13 speed knob from late 70's too.
     
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