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Hello all,Now is this item on sale at Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170446912094&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123#ht_500wt_956

Is this item where the transmission shifter handle comes in ?.

It is the top section where the turn signal switch mounts. The shift lever goes in the piece just below it. Depending on why you ask though, there are some detents and stops on the bottom of that piece the transmission lever uses. Those wear or also the little square at the end of lever that fit into them. Wear at either place will cause the lever to not lock in park or reverse and to easily slip or feel soft between gears.

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yes, it is on sale from all indications. Why not bid on it to be sure?

If it is the top section then I don?t need it,but if it was for the gear shifter I would buy it,in my car it is broken

Packard, if my failing memory serves me right, the part you are looking for looks like the same as found on other cars of the time. Mid-50s FoMoCo, GM, AM (don't know about MoPar) may be good sources for your steering column shifting collar. Anyone out there verify or dispute this? But, this part should be available from Packard parts sources that are often mentioned on this site. Good luck.

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Ok,thanks.Good to know