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Lowrider Custom Shifter - Retro Shift -Tech Project

The Smart Way To Shift Your Classic Low Rider

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  • Electronic Shifting Fitting In Electronic Shifter
    The electronic shifter slipped right in and was ready to have power run to it. This setup looks as if it belongs there; not too bad for a "Retro Tek" fit.
    Electronic Shifting Fitting In Electronic Shifter
    The electronic shifter slipped right in and was ready to have power run to it. This setup
  • Electronic Shifting Transimission Bracket And Shifter Bolted In
    The transmission bracket and shifter arm were easily bolted onto the transmission, as the pan bolts were used to keep it in place.
    Electronic Shifting Transimission Bracket And Shifter Bolted In
    The transmission bracket and shifter arm were easily bolted onto the transmission, as the
  • Electronic Shifting Tretro Tek Universal Multihole Transmission
    The Retro Tek universal multi-hole transmission bracket was shortened to allow it to fit on the transmission.
    Electronic Shifting Tretro Tek Universal Multihole Transmission
    The Retro Tek universal multi-hole transmission bracket was shortened to allow it to fit o
  • Electronic Shifting Wiring On Electronic Shifter
    The wiring on the electronic shifter was routed to the computer/power box.
  • Electronic Shifting Wiring Harness
    The wiring harness provided with the kit was outfitted with a few electrical terminals that were soldered together for better contact. Shrink wrap was used where the soldering was done to help prevent arching out, thus causing a short in the system.
    Electronic Shifting Wiring Harness
    The wiring harness provided with the kit was outfitted with a few electrical terminals tha
  • Electronic Shifting Functioning Of Pad
    As you can see, they checked that the pad was functioning before it was put back together. You also have the option of the pad lighting up in red, depending on your preference.
    Electronic Shifting Functioning Of Pad
    As you can see, they checked that the pad was functioning before it was put back together.
  • Electronic Shifting Push Button Shifter
    The push-button shifter was installed and wired in just a few hours. All that was left was for Henry of Henry's Upholstery to wrap the dash and console.
    Electronic Shifting Push Button Shifter
    The push-button shifter was installed and wired in just a few hours. All that was left was
  • Electronic Shifting Smart Shift Brain
    The Smart Shift brain was bolted down to these support bars that hold up the custom dash and was ready to be powered up with 12-volt power. You need to use a true 12-volt power source. You should always use a meter to check the consistency of the current being used to avoid electrical mishaps.
    Electronic Shifting Smart Shift Brain
    The Smart Shift brain was bolted down to these support bars that hold up the custom dash a
  • Electronic Shifting Pad Assembled So Can Be Bolted Down
    The pad was assembled so that it can be bolted down where it will be mounted. They decided to allow the upholsterer to mount it where it will look better once the console is wrapped in vinyl.
    Electronic Shifting Pad Assembled So Can Be Bolted Down
    The pad was assembled so that it can be bolted down where it will be mounted. They decided
  • Electronic Shifting Push Button Pad
    The push-button pad was programmed for the transmission being used, as well as the built-in safety neutral switch that needs to be activated in order to get the car into gear.
    Electronic Shifting Push Button Pad
    The push-button pad was programmed for the transmission being used, as well as the built-i
  • Electronic Shifting Wirless Paddle Switch Added
    The wireless paddle switch that was added to the car allows you to shift up or down when driving. It really complements the billet steering wheel and Ididit column that was being used on this Impala.
    Electronic Shifting Wirless Paddle Switch Added
    The wireless paddle switch that was added to the car allows you to shift up or down when d
SOURCE
Retro Tek
469 Harrison St., Unit E
Corona
CA  92879
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