Shifter Options
Im trying to find a suitable shifter for my truck and wondered what others have been using.
Ive installed a 454ci with a Bogg Warner Super T10 4 speed. Although my bench seat is not in its final position I reckon I need a tall shifter with a dogleg in it so I can reach it and so it clears the bench. One thing I have noticed about the short Hurst shifter thats currently in it, is that its not a bolt on fitting (Unlike the one in my Vette) it locks in place rather than bolts. I cant find anything that locks in, they all seem to bolt in and I cant find anything longer than about 16". Anyone got any suggestions on a suitable shifter? |
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To make it theftproof you could adapt a 3 speed column to 4-speed...
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I don't know about what will work with your bolt less shifter handle receiver, but those running a manual 4 speed trans such as yours, typically recommend a shifter handle for a '55-6-7 Chevy. It has a dogleg to fit around the seat.
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I had another look on Summits website last night and found these two options both of which I think will work: https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...iew/?rrec=true https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...iew/?rrec=true I would prefer something a little taller though. 15.5 & 16.5" is about the shortest I can get away with. Id prefer 20" and the first one is described as being available in different lengths but I cant find any options, yet! |
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Of the 2 shifters I listed above I think the first will be best but its also the shorter of the 2. If I could get that one in say 20" it would be ideal. But if you can get a change to take a couple of pictures that would be great. |
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In actual fact I dont think its as far back as yours! I may have a problem anyway buying one off the shelf. It seems I have an original GM mount on the gearbox, which Ive been told there are no aftermarket replacements for - I can vouch for that as everything Ive seen is bolt in. So unless I can get a new mount and linkage set Its looking like I may have to make a shifter, that or fit the TH400 auto box I have in the garage. Just another little test. After 3 1/2 years building this Im getting a little sick of tests! Oh never mind, I'll sleep on it. Time for bed. Oh and thanks for the pictures, much appreciated. |
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I have a similar situation, mine is really far back sitting right at the back of the hump cover. For the stick, I bought the HUU-5388620 and plan to cut off the existing stick, drill, and tap so it will accept the new bolt in. I will send photos after as it should arrive today.
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this thread has some shifter talk and pics:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=shifter+nova http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=nova+shifter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=nova+shifter |
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So I hacked off the top of the existing shift stick, using the new one as a template I drilled and tapped the needed holes in the stub then bolted it in. I still need to clean up the stub cut off another inch and grind it clean, but saved myself $300 :metal:
http://i.imgur.com/D46Zf28l.jpg http://i.imgur.com/SHRxiGkl.jpg |
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I think that may very well be the best way to go with this. Like you say it save $300 (at this point thats definitely a consideration) but maybe more importantly I can increase the height of the shifter at least a couple more inches. Currently all I can get is 15.5-16.5 inch tall shifters. Id like 18-20 inch. If I go this route I can get the height and maybe even rake the shifter to the left a little to bring he shifter to a more natural position, at the moment its leans toward the right.
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