hey guys this may be astupid question but my truck has the od4speed can I get a pistolgrip shifter as long as it is long enough to put in my truck
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| Author: | jason white [ Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | shifter question |
hey guys this may be astupid question but my truck has the od4speed can I get a pistolgrip shifter as long as it is long enough to put in my truck
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| Author: | Doc [ Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:04 am ] |
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You will need to know the brand of shifter (Hurst, Inland, etc) and know how the stick mounts into the shifter box. (bolt-on or slip-in) With that info, you can most likely get a pistol grip stick assembly but who knows if the stick's angle(s) will be correct for your truck. May-be you can just order the shift knob (pistol grip style) and mount it to your current stick? FYI: On all my 4-speed cars, I end-up custom bending the stick in order to place it in a location that is comfortable for my driving position. FYI #2: I agree that a pistol grip shift knob looks great but I never liked the way they felt when shifting... I like a "T" handle, cocked clockwise, about 30 degrees.  DD |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:17 am ] |
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Contact Gunslinger. They make the Hurst handles. Chances are you have a Hurst mechanism. You can drill the bayonet style and put a bolt in it. |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yikes!!!! |
Quote: I like a "T" handle, cocked clockwise, about 30 degrees.
ALERT!!!ALERT!!! We got ourselves a Ford Toploader enthusiast...or a closet Boss/Mach 1 - 4 speed fan....  Just kidding!!!! Your truck should have the Hurst 4 speed shift mechanism. There were a run of pistol grip handle shift sticks out a while back , I suspect the truck might have to use a B-body shifter with some custom bending...the custom A-body one used to be E-body shifters cut and welded to the A-body tab. I actually like the stock A-body shift stick and the inland 3 speed floor shifter is about right...I think the Ford/Hurst shifter that Doc has referred to, is more comfortable and 'positive' than the pistol grip. Good luck, -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:09 am ] |
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I had a 4 speed in a '67 Formula S. Hurst Comp Plus. Hurst Black velvet T handle, slight angle on it. |
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| Author: | jason white [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:05 am ] |
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thanks guys |
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| Author: | jason white [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:11 am ] |
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Quote: Contact Gunslinger. They make the Hurst handles. Chances are you have a Hurst mechanism. You can drill the bayonet style and put a bolt in it. are they a member if not can you give me contact info.
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:06 am ] |
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Gunslinger is the company. www.pistolgrip727.com |
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| Author: | rock [ Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | I bent mine with a shop press from a Hurst and |
Howdy! I needed one for my truck too. The throw from 1 t 2 would hit the dash and the pull to 4th would hit the seat. Using a shop press and some chunks of 4 x 6 lumer I bent it just right and it wasn't much trouble. I dummied oneup from an piece of elect. conduit to get the basic shape after about a half dozen trips under neath to bolt it on and take it off. It might be laying around the shop (the shift lever) if you want it. Since I got out of the 4 speed and into a 727. No pistol grip though, I used the old time Hurst T handle Doc likes. rock '64d100 |
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| Author: | jason white [ Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
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how hard would it be to bend the top of my shifter slightly to the general angle and put on a pistol grip handle |
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| Author: | jason white [ Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: I bent mine with a shop press from a Hurst and |
Quote: Howdy! If you can find it Iwould be interested in it mine is the slip fit style but I am going to upgrade to the bolt on style when I have a little extra cash I talked withthe folks at Brewer's and decided that that was the way to go.
I needed one for my truck too. The throw from 1 t 2 would hit the dash and the pull to 4th would hit the seat. Using a shop press and some chunks of 4 x 6 lumer I bent it just right and it wasn't much trouble. I dummied oneup from an piece of elect. conduit to get the basic shape after about a half dozen trips under neath to bolt it on and take it off. It might be laying around the shop (the shift lever) if you want it. Since I got out of the 4 speed and into a 727. No pistol grip though, I used the old time Hurst T handle Doc likes. rock '64d100 |
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| Author: | 66Dart [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pistol Grip Shifter - Bench Seat |
Pistol Grip shifter from Brewers (model 72-4B) works great in the Dart with a bench seat.  66Dart |
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| Author: | jason white [ Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:04 pm ] |
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nice looking set up and beautiful dart btw I may try that but I will have to have my shifter converted to the bolt on style mine is currently the slip in fit |
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