56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

[Roy B.]

I heard there is a new 56-57 JM and don't know if it covers the shifter plate for the 56.But thought I would mention it here!
Of most 56's I ever see or judged, few ever have the correct first design plate. All dealers sell only the second design plate 3 speed that is aluminum but the first 56's used a 3 speed shifter plate made of zinc and NOT aluminum . It's one of the rarest items you'll ever see or find for a 56. Your comments are welcomed. Any one know when the second design aluminum came to be????? Mid or late 56 ????

Zinc plate

1 the characters are different
2 they are deeply in bossed
3 the plate is about 4 ounce's
4 are Zinc

While the aluminum plate

1 the characters are different
2 they are much less in bossed
3 the plate is about 1 ounce
4 are aluminum

Once you know the differeance you'll know what to look for

[Roy B.]

Re: 56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

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[Steven B.]

Re: 56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

Roy, thanks for the info. and pics.! I never knew there was a difference, and there is a significant difference.

Steve

[Roy B.]

Re: 56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

Roy, thanks for the info. and pics.! I never knew there was a difference, and there is a significant difference.

Steve

Steve
Does the JM point that out I dont have a 56-57 JM I see you have a 57

[Steven B.]

Re: 56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

Steve
Does the JM point that out I dont have a 56-57 JM I see you have a 57

Roy, the new 5th Ed. of the JM states in a table on page 9 that the shift pattern plate for 3 speed and PG cars was zinc diecast base for '56 cars and '57 to approximately VIN #400. The remainder were aluminum.

'Good pics of your '55 and other NCRS cars at San Jose in the October Vette Vues.

Steve

[Roy B.]

Re: 56 Zinc shifter plate Trivia

Roy, the new 5th Ed. of the JM states in a table on page 9 that the shift pattern plate for 3 speed and PG cars was zinc diecast base for '56 cars and '57 to approximately VIN #400.

'Good pics of your '55 and other NCRS cars at San Jose in the October Vette Vues.

Steve

Thanks Steve now people will be looking for one and removeing the wrong aluminum one many people dint know about. they can use the pic I posted when looking.