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#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
$0.50
Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
$8.95
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
$9.50
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
$9.00
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
$0.99

New Releases

70-72 Pontiac A & G Body Shifter
70-72 Pontiac A & G Body Shifter
$454.00
#89059136 Park Brake Pad
#89059136 Park Brake Pad
$8.50
78-87 A & G Body Steering Column Seal
78-87 A & G Body Steering Column Seal
$8.75
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Back Drive Linkage


General Motors Reverse Lockout and Back Drive

Linkage

   In 1969 all (assumed) General Motors cars with standard transmissions,
were fitted with a system that made you put the shifter in reverse, before
you could remove your key from the steering column. I call it a system
because it involves many changes from 1968. The changes includes the
steering column, reverse light switch, shifter linkage and neutral start
circuit.

The purpose of these changes were theft deterrent and safety. By moving
the ignition key to the steering column it was harder to hot wire, and the
 steering column could be locked, keeping the wheels in place one position.
Also the ignition key couldn't be turned off and removed, without first
putting the shifter into reverse. This prevented the car from rolling away,
and your two year old from turning the car off while driving down the road.
Note:
There were no laws for seat belts or child restraint. Many times kids roamed
around the interior of the car, or sat on the shifter console.

The linkage part of the system was often disabled the first time the clutch was
replaced, during transmission work or gear shift replacement. Many muscle car
owners thought that this was a nuisance safety system, that wasn't on 1968 and
earlier models. This disabling could be anything from, just removing the lower
rod, to removing everything from the transmission to the steering column selector
arm.

In the categories section below, I am attempting to identify
the parts of this system that go from the gear selector
to the steering column on floor shift manual transmission
models. I also use this section when evaluating reproduced
parts and kits for fit, function and originality.



In the products section are parts I sell that can be
used, if you are converting from an automatic transmission
vehicle to a floor shift manual transmission, to re-install or to
refurbish this part of the system.

  • GM Backdrive Supports GM Backdrive Supports
  • GM Backdrive Levers GM Backdrive Levers
  • GM Backdrive Rods (Lower) GM Backdrive Rods (Lower)
  • GM Backdrive Rods (Upper) GM Backdrive Rods (Upper)
  • Group 4.032 Group 4.032
  • GROUP 4.037 GROUP 4.037
  • Parts Group 4.042 Parts Group 4.042
  • Fastners Group 4.046 Fastners Group 4.046

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Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
In Stock
$8.95
Add To Cart
68-72 A Body Back Drive Frame Bracket
68-72 A Body Back Drive Frame Bracket
In Stock
$15.00
Add To Cart
69-72 A Body Back Drive Heat Shield
69-72 A Body Back Drive Heat Shield
In Stock
$14.75
Add To Cart
69-72 BOP A Body  Lower Back Drive Kit (R)
69-72 BOP A Body Lower Back Drive Kit (R)
Out of Stock
$85.00
(R) #477707 BOP Backdrive Lever
(R) #477707 BOP Backdrive Lever
In Stock
$20.00
Add To Cart
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Linkage (R)
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Linkage (R)
In Stock
$85.40
Add To Cart
70-75 Camaro/Firebird Muncie Lower Lockout Rod (R)
70-75 Camaro/Firebird Muncie Lower Lockout Rod (R)
Out of Stock
$37.00
(NOS) #3975131 Grommet
(NOS) #3975131 Grommet
In Stock
$6.00
Add To Cart
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
In Stock
$9.00
Add To Cart
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
In Stock
$9.50
Add To Cart
NOS Transmission Control Bushing
NOS Transmission Control Bushing
In Stock
$6.25
Add To Cart
Back Drive Swivel Lock (R)
Back Drive Swivel Lock (R)
In Stock
$11.00
Add To Cart
(R) 70-74 Camaro Reverse Lockout Kit
(R) 70-74 Camaro Reverse Lockout Kit
Out of Stock
$150.00
#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
In Stock
$0.50
Add To Cart
(R) 68-72 A Body Upper Upper Back Drive Rod
(R) 68-72 A Body Upper Upper Back Drive Rod
In Stock
$26.50
Add To Cart
#3960620 Corvette Shifter Interlock Bracket (Front)(R)
#3960620 Corvette Shifter Interlock Bracket (Front)(R)
In Stock
$11.00
Add To Cart
69-73 Vette Interlock Cable Bracket (Rear) (R)
69-73 Vette Interlock Cable Bracket (Rear) (R)
In Stock
$11.95
Add To Cart
69-76 Vette Interlock Cable (R)
69-76 Vette Interlock Cable (R)
In Stock
$41.00
Add To Cart
Back Drive Swivel Rebuild Kit (R)
Back Drive Swivel Rebuild Kit (R)
Out of Stock
$38.00
(R) 70-72 BOP Lower Back Drive Rod
(R) 70-72 BOP Lower Back Drive Rod
In Stock
$29.00
Add To Cart
70-72 BOP Back Drive Cross Shaft
70-72 BOP Back Drive Cross Shaft
In Stock
$26.90
Add To Cart
69 Camaro (BB) Reverse Lockout Lower Rod (R)
69 Camaro (BB) Reverse Lockout Lower Rod (R)
In Stock
$29.98
Add To Cart
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
In Stock
$0.99
Add To Cart
Back Drive Swivel Bushings
Back Drive Swivel Bushings
In Stock
$4.00
Add To Cart
69 Camaro Backdrive Linkage Set
69 Camaro Backdrive Linkage Set
In Stock
$79.50
Add To Cart
69 Camaro 69-70 Nova BD Upper Rod (Plated)
69 Camaro 69-70 Nova BD Upper Rod (Plated)
In Stock
$29.95
Add To Cart
69 Camaro 69-72 Nova Back Drive Swivel
69 Camaro 69-72 Nova Back Drive Swivel
In Stock
$59.00
Add To Cart
69 Camaro Back Drive Lower Rod
69 Camaro Back Drive Lower Rod
In Stock
$32.00
Add To Cart
 #3975131 Grommet (R)
#3975131 Grommet (R)
In Stock
$7.75
Add To Cart
69-70 Nova 69 Camaro Back Drive Upper Rod (Black)
69-70 Nova 69 Camaro Back Drive Upper Rod (Black)
In Stock
$29.95
Add To Cart
75-81 Camaro/ Firebird Lower Lock Rod
75-81 Camaro/ Firebird Lower Lock Rod
In Stock
$36.00
Add To Cart
Shift Bushing and Sleeve
Shift Bushing and Sleeve
In Stock
$4.99
Add To Cart
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Swivel Assembly
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Swivel Assembly
In Stock
$59.00
Add To Cart
Backdrive and Shift Rod Swivel Set
Backdrive and Shift Rod Swivel Set
In Stock
$9.00
Add To Cart
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