Is this weird? 4 speed car has auto linkage

Late to the game here but yes, that's the '70-only steering column with the reverse-gear interlock for the ignition switch. In '71 they went to the push-down tab on the column with the little label.

I've been trying to find a good illustration of the bellhousing side of that setup, and I'm wondering if you have any pictures. I get conflicting reports about how it's configured and I've been unsuccessful finding any photos of it online.

1MeanA said

I think its all there except from where it connects to the reverse shifter rod...if that is how it works. I'll probably disable or perhaps remove the whole mechanism.

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It's pretty easy to disable; I believe you just leave the rearmost collar behind the wheel rotated fully counterclockwise. If you're considering removing those parts, I'd be interested in them. I'm looking at a '70 Swinger 340 that's worthy of a full-boogie restoration, including that setup.