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Offline freddie.zee65

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4 speed T-Handle shifter
« on: October 18, 2013, 12:48:05 PM »
I am Looking for a 4 speed T handle shifter handle (handle and shift ball only) for my project. I want to fab it up to work with my Tremec 5-speed. Any help would be appreciated.

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Re: 4 speed T-Handle shifter
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2013, 06:06:17 PM »
Sounds like you want to use the shifter stick with the Tremec shifter body?
The Chevelle or Impala shift handle/sticks looks similar to the GS version (but not exact) and are avail as a repo for $75-95. Might be your best bet.
Here's a guide on the various handles/sticks used on the Chevs:
http://www.ebay.com/gds/64-67-Chevelle-shifter-ID-for-Muncie-Impala-Nova-/10000000001772598/g.html
Walt K
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66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal

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Re: 4 speed T-Handle shifter
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2013, 08:57:12 PM »
Thanks for the info. That is what I am looking for. I like the nostalgic look but maybe not exact.

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Fred Z.

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Re: 4 speed T-Handle shifter
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2013, 07:21:56 AM »
Here's a pic of my '66 shifter. For '66, the shifter body bolts to the trans crossmember to reduce vibration ( and make for lousy shifts!). Shifter handles/sticks were the same 1965-66. Shifter ball should be black.
Walt K
Eastern Pa

66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
79 Turbo Regal

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Re: 4 speed T-Handle shifter
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2013, 07:39:53 AM »
Ground Up (and others) sell shifter handles that look original but are not. Reverse lockout doesn't work, etc
http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=FRZ-HMK-HANDLE&Category_Code=SHIFTERHANDLES
They are made to mount onto http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=FHB-64&Category_Code=SHIFTER which bolts to the shifter.
It looks like the Tremec has this type of attachment point already so it may work. Shop around and there may be other places that sell them and are a closer match to our 65's handles.
1965 Special Convertible, L33 LS, 4L60