Posted By: JD340
pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/19/20 08:30 PM
I'd like to add a pistol grip shifter to my 833 OD in my 83 Ram. Which one is the right application. I remember a member put one in his years ago. SandyinNS formerly known as drdodge340 is the guy I remember, but I can't find his old posts on it. Any help guys/gals? Also, any recommendations on a new shifter/rod assembly? Mine's worn and sloppy.
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/19/20 09:04 PM
I'm only guessing, but I would think a 70 B body bench seat shifter handle might work. If you don't need one that tall, maybe a 71 B body bench seat handle?
Posted By: Moparguy383
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/20/20 07:37 AM
I had a '82 Dodge with the 833 OD, I used a '70 B body shifter in it. Worked good for me.
Posted By: moparmarks
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/20/20 11:41 AM
I had a 70 B non console handle in my 92 D350 5-spd.
Posted By: JD340
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/20/20 06:35 PM
I had a '82 Dodge with the 833 OD, I used a '70 B body shifter in it. Worked good for me.
After looking at moparmarks picture, I assume you used the console version? Any chance you have a pic of your setup?
Posted By: John_Kunkel
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/20/20 08:12 PM
I did it a little different, whittled a piece of aluminum to take factory grips and threaded it onto the factory stick. '92 D350.
Posted By: Moparguy383
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/21/20 03:33 AM
I dont have any pictures, but it was the non console version.
Posted By: JD340
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/21/20 07:00 PM
John: Very cool!
Moparguy383: I'm guessing that put it the grip "right there" up close to the steering wheel, and several inches above the seat. How did you like it?
Posted By: moparmarks
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/21/20 11:39 PM
I did it a little different, whittled a piece of aluminum to take factory grips and threaded it onto the factory stick. '92 D350.
You must one hell of a pocket knife there John.
Posted By: Moparguy383
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/22/20 05:51 AM
Yes. I liked it very much.
Posted By: JD340
Re: pistol grip shifter in 83 Ram - 04/22/20 06:20 PM
Yes. I liked it very much.
Did it feel like longer throw compared to the original shifter?