1965 cable shift reverse pattern column

[Hosehead]

Hey guys, I was curious if any of you had more knowledge on the reverse pattern column shift columns? I received this one in a parts buy from a new buddy(hey Rory!) and was curious what I had.
Is the lens new? old? It looks old to me but who knows. It is broken sadly but both pieces are there. Is the column itself any different from a standard pattern? Any value?
I'm not likely to use it as I'm gonna just build a street/strip car with my 65 bel 1.
Just curious. Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

It looks old to me, though the reproduction shift pattern glass has been in circulation for a fair amount of years now. It could be an original. Either way, it is a nice piece.

The overall steel column jacket itself is standard just like the stock types.

The internals rooster pad has a special shift lock type feature incorporated to allow for precise down shifts during competition. I can't remember how it looks since it's been a while now.

The main shift lever should be entirely chrome plated and not painted as I see that your's is.

Obviously, the steering shaft is a standard manual steering type and length. All the A-990's in '65 were manual steering.

 

[T Brashears]

Agree with fmj. One year only piece,someone will need it. Did you get the cables? I got mine in pieces,service manual and half a case of beer and I had it working. Drove it for a year before the engine and trans swap. Sold the column with the trans.

 

[Hosehead]

I don’t have the cables.
I’m probably not going to use it.
It’s not going to be a resto or a990 clone.
I’m going to drag race the car a little.
Just have it be a fun street strip car.
I already have a floor shift column in the car.