transmission linkage in column steering

[vetteracing]

Please help me!
I'm disassembling my 1975 vette.
I have seen the linkage from transmission to column steering linkage.
Which is the function of these linkage?

I hope that you understand my question.

Tank you!

Alberto

from Italy.

(Owner vettes 75 and 72)

 

[JohnZ]

That's the "interlock" linkage, which connects the shift lever on the transmission to the lever at the bottom of the steering column; it's there so the ignition key can only be removed and the column locked with manual transmissions in reverse, or in Park on an automatic. The lever at the bottom of the column connects to an internal tube, the upper end of which controls the rotation of the ignition switch on the column.

 

[vetteracing]

Thank you so much! John.
These forum is fantastic for the corvette enthusiast in the world.



In the next days i will post some pictures of my work in progress....

Have a good day!

Alberto