Hello All !!
I am interested in installing the reverse
lockout linkage on my 69 BB RS/SS 4 spd ,
It seems there are a few variations of this and
I am not sure which version belongs in my car ,
I do know that there are 3 holes in the frame
at the mounting location
But only two of the holes are threaded .
Any help or direction is greatly appreciated !
Thanks
Jim
Finding the parts seems to be the biggest problem today, as so many of them got 'tossed' when headers were installed...
I have found a 3 tab mounting and
a 2 tab mounting , just not sure which is correct ?
Jim, there used to be a great tech article in PDF format here: http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/forum/tech-articles/1st-gen/1560-1969-reverse-lockouts
which provided reference pictures and a list of part numbers for the subframe pivot/swivel mechanism and upper/lower linkage rods, for each engine/trans application. It doesn't seem to be available anymore, but I'm pretty sure I saved a copy somewhere. It's probably on an old computer, but I'll try and find it.
Lock-out parts are different between automatics & 4-speed.
Only Muncies used the two-tab swivel mount & upper lock rod 3945599. Small-blocks use lower lock rod 3955773; big-blocks 3955776. Saginaw 4-speed parts are not the same.
The '69 Camaro Assembly Instruction Manual is a great reference.
Someone from the group provided this picture when I had a question; hope it helps (and I still haven't purchased mine, but Heartbeat City lists one)
This is great information,
Thanks for the help and keep it coming
More pics too please !!
Best to all,
Jim
Quote from: william on September 07, 2017, 07:40:09 AM
Lock-out parts are different between automatics & 4-speed.
Only Muncies used the two-tab swivel mount & upper lock rod 3945599. Small-blocks use lower lock rod 3955773; big-blocks 3955776. Saginaw 4-speed parts are not the same.
The '69 Camaro Assembly Instruction Manual is a great reference.
Thanks, so is it safe to say
that since my frame has only
two of the theee holes threaded , that the car was a factory muncie car?
Tha
Quote from: jim28607 on September 10, 2017, 07:35:54 AM
Quote from: william on September 07, 2017, 07:40:09 AM
Lock-out parts are different between automatics & 4-speed.
Only Muncies used the two-tab swivel mount & upper lock rod 3945599. Small-blocks use lower lock rod 3955773; big-blocks 3955776. Saginaw 4-speed parts are not the same.
The '69 Camaro Assembly Instruction Manual is a great reference.
Thanks, so is it safe to say
that since my frame has only
two of the theee holes threaded , that the car was a factory muncie car?
That, or a fastener was left off at assembly ( which is very possible)? The subframe could have been replaced? So, an assumption can be made , but not a factual assertion. You would want to look for the hole in the firewall as a better clue of your car being muncie equipped.
Quote from: jim28607 on September 10, 2017, 07:35:54 AM
Quote from: william on September 07, 2017, 07:40:09 AM
Lock-out parts are different between automatics & 4-speed.
Only Muncies used the two-tab swivel mount & upper lock rod 3945599. Small-blocks use lower lock rod 3955773; big-blocks 3955776. Saginaw 4-speed parts are not the same.
The '69 Camaro Assembly Instruction Manual is a great reference.
Thanks, so is it safe to say
that since my frame has only
two of the theee holes threaded , that the car was a factory muncie car?
That and the Muncie-only speedo cable routing.
Now if we only had a header brand and part number that does not interfere with the linkage you would be all set.