Hurst Shifter for 65

[sjfd04]

Brian did tell me about the bolt, I ended up with a file and just reduced the thickness of the head. Worked fine.

[Robk]

I have the Hurst in my convert.  I used my original lever with the adapter often available on ebay. Mine actually went in easy but the hole in my hump is a slightly larger after some prior rust repairs.  The benefit of using the adapter with the original lever is that I could use my original ball.  Needless to say the shifting is superior to the muncie.  One thing to note is that the lever sits a touch higher than original but when the car is sitting it just looks like it is in gear .  The entire process was seamless and I am very happy with the adapter. I also filed the bolt a touch.

Rob

[cwmcobra]

I had to relocate the hole in the tunnel to accommodate the Hurst shifter.  But my car didn't have a properly located shifter hole/hump to begin with since it was converted from an Automatic.  So I located it by dimensions provided by others.  Then, adding the Hurst shifter, I had to cut the hump on the driver's side to set the body on the frame.  It works fine.

I also bought the adapter to use the Muncie shift handle with the Hurst shifter.  But after reports of dissatisfaction with the height of the shift handle and ball, I took Brian's advice and bought the Hurst-compatible handle from Lutty's. 

So, if anyone needs an adapter for the Muncie shift handle on the Hurst shifter, I have one available.

Chuck

[Brian]

Chuck,
  I have a use for the adaptor to put a factory shifter handle on a Hurst shifter mechanism if it is still available...

[cwmcobra]

Chuck,
  I have a use for the adaptor to put a factory shifter handle on a Hurst shifter mechanism if it is still available...

Hi Brian,

It's still available.  I'll email more info.

Chuck