Re: Aftermarket auto shfter in stock 68 B-body console?
[Re: Silverbullet2]
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05/29/08 09:05 PM
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I saw recently where somebody is selling a flat Hurst looking shifter that fits the stock console. You can get it with a pistol grip, or use a knob or t handle of your choice. Pretty sure it has a ratchet or slapstick type mechanisim too, and according to them it's entirely a bolt in deal. If mine were an automatic I'd sure be looking at one. Don't cut it up if you can help it...
That's exactly what I'm looking for. I peruse the Jegs and Summit catelogs, and there's lots of options, but I want something that would bolt into the stock fitting, and work with the stock console.
My wife always says I have unreasonable expectations of stuff that should exist to solve a given problem.
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Re: Aftermarket auto shfter in stock 68 B-body console?
[Re: dodgeram440]
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05/30/08 02:01 PM
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B&M Megashifter in a 65 Coronet 500 console...
Was that a bolt-up or did you have to fabricate it?
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Re: Aftermarket auto shfter in stock 68 B-body console?
[Re: Gusteve]
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05/30/08 02:09 PM
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My wife always says I have unreasonable expectations of stuff that should exist to solve a given problem.
good luck , when you find it let us know , i've not seen anything exect the gunslinger handle that replaced the existing top knob
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Re: Aftermarket auto shfter in stock 68 B-body console?
[Re: Gusteve]
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05/30/08 03:46 PM
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B&M Megashifter in a 65 Coronet 500 console...
Was that a bolt-up or did you have to fabricate it?
The original shifter was mounted to the console. I removed the shifter and cut away the mounts, then attached the new shifter to a plate and mounted that to the floor. On the console lid, I opened up the area where the shifter goes, then attached the shifter plate/boot directly to the top. Fit perfect, except that the console top is kind of V-shaped so there was a bit of a gap underneath the plate.
Sorry I don't have any better pics. This was like 15 years ago and the car is long gone now. One of the ones I miss the most.... 
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Re: Aftermarket auto shfter in stock 68 B-body console?
[Re: rrunner]
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05/30/08 09:11 PM
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I remember seeing a kit to convert your shifter to a slap stick, need to find the mag I saw it in. Possibly someone here knows where to get it.
Maybe you meant this: http://www.duncan-motor-sports.com/prod01.htm
I'm not quite sure how this would work, though.
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