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Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? #577366 01/09/10 01:48 PM 01/09/10 01:48 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Does anyone know anyone - that makes grips out of real wood for a hurst pistol shifter handle? I've seen such for new LX-Mopars - and they look awesome After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577367 01/09/10 01:50 PM 01/09/10 01:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,819 Kirkland, Washington Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts
Pacnorthcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 21,819 Kirkland, Washington	Check out gunslinger.com. Great stuff I have the ebony one. www.gunslinger727.com www.pistolgrip727.com

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Pacnorthcuda] #577368 01/10/10 06:06 AM 01/10/10 06:06 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Thanks for the hint - It would be exactly what I'm looking for... and very reasonable priced. But they've lost the guy that made them and have only some left in stock that are purple heart - that's to special for me. I'll go with plastic and keep an eye on them. Funny that this does not make a market that people would get their immitates replaced with real wood. After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577369 01/10/10 01:05 PM 01/10/10 01:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Funny that this does not make a market that people would get their immitates replaced with real wood. There is/was a market, but it was a small one because few were willing to pay enough to make hand made wood grips a profitable venture. I used to sell them as well, Domingo was having a guy in Peru make them who was a custom guitar maker, they were stunningly beautiful and made the right way with brass inserts and machine screws to hold them on,not just wood screws right into raw wood, but they carried a hefty price tag. The people that bought them were thrilled but at $129.00 retail they didn't sell well and we barely made a profit. The problem is also inventory. Everyone wanted a different color or type of wood, and no two were alike. I was impressed with Gunslingers simulated wood plastic grips, they did a nice job with those, nice smooth high gloss finish with simlulated wood burl looked very similar to the real wood grips I used to sell.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577370 01/12/10 10:20 PM 01/12/10 10:20 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,342 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,342 north of coder	scott, do you have a pic of the brass machine screw inserts you used ?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: moparx] #577371 01/12/10 10:47 PM 01/12/10 10:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Here's an installed pic,I have some loose ones around here somewhere, I'll see if I can find one for a pic. They are just a basic outer wall knurled inner threaded insert, you can get them at any nut and bolt supply 5731104-Brass.jpg (689 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577372 01/12/10 11:31 PM 01/12/10 11:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Try these, the ones in the sample grip photos are a different style (wider, made of stainless steel) but they are of similar design. 5731226-GripsInsertsBrass.jpg (725 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577373 01/13/10 03:14 PM 01/13/10 03:14 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 990 Norwalk, Ohio sycboi super stock
sycboi super stock Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 990 Norwalk, Ohio	Here is mine. I got them from Gunslinger at a trade show/swap meet. Hand carved wood. He let me go thru alot of his grips to get the pair I wanted. It appears he doesn't have anymore at the present though... -Michael SuperBeast An enforcer for the Mopar Mafia!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: sycboi] #577374 01/13/10 03:33 PM 01/13/10 03:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	This is what we used to sell. The polished versions (shown off the handle) were flamed maple, the oak grips on the handle are in a satin finish. The clear coat was so glassy smooth that most people thought they were glass or polished plastic. 5732448-GripSamples.jpg (2092 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577375 01/13/10 03:35 PM 01/13/10 03:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Oak grain was what the original plastic grips were copied from 5732452-SatinOak.jpg (722 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577376 01/13/10 06:07 PM 01/13/10 06:07 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Cool! Now I know what I missed... Ain't there any leftovers? After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577377 01/13/10 06:11 PM 01/13/10 06:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Sorry, I don't have any, maybe Domingo or Resto Rick can hook you up but last I heard there won't be anymore made.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577378 01/13/10 08:18 PM 01/13/10 08:18 PM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	I made my own. it may not be a perfect replication, or as smooth, but I'm happy with it. I saw it as a challenge, and took my time hand carving them, and did some minor sanding when done. I used african ebony hardwood, for the extreme light/dark streaks, but that stuff was SUPER HARD to carve! no splinters, and the "chips" all came off in little shiny flakes, talk about DENSE wood! I used nothing but a pocket knife and some light sanding, mostly so that I could say I whittled it with a pocket knife. if I had it to do over again, I'd definitely look at using some sort of power tool like a dremel to do the heavy work. 5732982-DSC00765.JPG (654 downloads) Photobucket sucks

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 70Cuda383] #577379 01/13/10 08:19 PM 01/13/10 08:19 PM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	2 5732985-DSC00763.JPG (534 downloads) Photobucket sucks

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 70Cuda383] #577380 01/13/10 08:22 PM 01/13/10 08:22 PM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	and my new console that I made to replace the chintzy wood one, which I have since repainted flat black with a light misting of silver to give it a bit of flake/sparkle, similar to the AAR/TA hoods. 5732994-DSC_0242.JPG (533 downloads) Photobucket sucks

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577381 01/13/10 10:24 PM 01/13/10 10:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,342 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,342 north of coder	Quote: Here's an installed pic,I have some loose ones around here somewhere, I'll see if I can find one for a pic. They are just a basic outer wall knurled inner threaded insert, you can get them at any nut and bolt supply thanks scott !

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 70Cuda383] #577382 01/14/10 04:39 AM 01/14/10 04:39 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Quote: ... I whittled it with a pocket knife. Great! I stopped thinking about that assuming I'm not Michelangelo enough to do it right. But may be there is enough winter left to do a try... So you did copy the "old" ones simply with "your eyes" - means cutting away whatever did not look like a pistol grip? Comparing and comparing... that way? After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577383 01/14/10 10:50 AM 01/14/10 10:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Here's how the ones we used to sell were made,these are just some basic steps that we had in a book on display at shows we attended to help people see what went into making them. These are just quick digital pics of photos so not the best pics. 5734196-Grips1.jpg (666 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577384 01/14/10 10:50 AM 01/14/10 10:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	page 2 5734197-Grips2.jpg (540 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577385 01/14/10 10:51 AM 01/14/10 10:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Page 3 5734198-Grips3.jpg (552 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577386 01/14/10 10:51 AM 01/14/10 10:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Page 4 5734200-Grips4.jpg (463 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577387 01/14/10 01:23 PM 01/14/10 01:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden C cuda-sweden mopar
cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	wow supernice,can someone please start making these again.and why didnt santa bring me a set this year?ive been good.well until santa starts up his workshop again ,i guess i will keep my brown oem grips.i bought a set plastic from year- one to try but those will not come near my shifter,i dont think they are possible to resell either,awfull pieces.hm if santa aint gonna help out then im going to use scotts pictures as a mall and make my own.beautyfull pieces of grips.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: cuda-sweden] #577388 01/15/10 12:04 AM 01/15/10 12:04 AM
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Challenger_Nut enthusiast C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 260 WV.	I had my eye on these for several years and was not at the point of needing it until last month, when of course I find out they are no longer available. Kinda feel like I missed the boat.... Damn, I love the look of the satin finished Oak one.... Anyone have an extra one they want to sell?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Challenger_Nut] #577389 01/15/10 09:51 AM 01/15/10 09:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	I used to make those... If there's enough people interested I could make a 1 time only small production run. All would be built to order and in one single batch. So please all parties interested, please post with your choice of grips and if there are enough orders to make it worthwhile I will make em. Choose: Flamed maple....with flamed maple you can choose to have em painted any color, even high impact colors. Oak: The only finish available is the one shown on the pics above. Pau Ferro: Hand rubbed oil finish. These are nice and very similar to the woodgrain on the rallye dashes and center console on the E Bodies. Price is $140 for each set of grips. Incl Shipping.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577390 01/15/10 09:59 AM 01/15/10 09:59 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	Quote: Quote: ... I whittled it with a pocket knife. Great! I stopped thinking about that assuming I'm not Michelangelo enough to do it right. But may be there is enough winter left to do a try... So you did copy the "old" ones simply with "your eyes" - means cutting away whatever did not look like a pistol grip? Comparing and comparing... that way? yea, pretty much all by eye. the only thing I did do was make a paper template of the base, the flat part that goes against the handle, that way I had the right dimensions to fit the metal handle, once I had the basic shape transfered to the square block of wood, I just started trimming away. my "thumb ledge" for lack of a better term, on the left grip isn't as sharp as the ones Domino made, I suppose I could sand it down and work at it some more, but I'm happy with it how it is really. to finish it, I lightly misted the wood with dupont paint, the same color as the body color on my truck, --just enough to give it some color without hiding the grains in the wood--then clear coat over that. Total time it took me was probably 5 or 6 hours, so $140 is a steal of a price! --of course, it looks like Domino's got more "professional" tools than a pocket knife, and has practice, he could probably knock a set out pretty quick compared to how long it took me! Photobucket sucks

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577391 01/15/10 10:28 AM 01/15/10 10:28 AM
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Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577392 01/15/10 11:30 AM 01/15/10 11:30 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden C cuda-sweden mopar
cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	So please all parties interested, please post with your choice of grips and if there are enough orders to make it worthwhile I will make em. Choose: Flamed maple....with flamed maple you can choose to have em painted any color, even high impact colors. Oak: The only finish available is the one shown on the pics above. Pau Ferro: Hand rubbed oil finish. These are nice and very similar to the woodgrain on the rallye dashes and center console on the E Bodies. Price is $140 for each set of grips. Incl Shipping. okput me up on 1 set off the satin OAK type please mr d.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577393 01/15/10 01:29 PM 01/15/10 01:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	I would - enthusiastically - also take 1 set of the oak grips. After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577394 01/15/10 02:05 PM 01/15/10 02:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 637 Maryland USA B beatgoeson mopar
beatgoeson mopar B Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 637 Maryland USA	A set of the Oak satin would work for me too!!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: beatgoeson] #577395 01/15/10 03:49 PM 01/15/10 03:49 PM
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MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	Domingo are you making the grips or acting as a distributor for the maker ? If you are making them it does make it easier for us to communicate our needs etc without any confusion. I like dealing with the folks making parts much better. I would have a problem paying with a credit card for goods in South America ,so will this be pay pal or money order upon recent of the product ? Would you do a 10 % off for 2 sets, if so I'll take 2 sets of OAK SATIN. Those grips are nice. I still want to order 2 sets of OAK SATIN. logan426 Martin Last edited by Logan426; 01/18/10 12:37 PM.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: MLR426] #577396 01/15/10 04:44 PM 01/15/10 04:44 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	Quote: Domingo are you making the grips or acting as a distributor for the maker ? If you are making them it does make it easier for us to communicate our needs etc without any confusion. I like dealing with the folks making parts much better. I would have a problem paying with a credit card for goods in South America ,so will this be pay pal or money order upon recent of the product ? Would you do a 10 % off for 2 sets, if so I'll take 2 sets of OAK SATIN. Those grips are nice. logan426 Martin My buddy who is a custom guitar luthier makes em. Payment would be via pay pal. Sorry it'd be a fixed price...this is a small run I dont stock any all would be custom ordered. One time deal only....I really dont make em any more because they are really not worth it (business wise) but I am willing to make em for those who missed the boat and would like a set. They are NICE and I can tell you no other wooden grips sold out there even start to compare with these. These are on a league of theur own. My buddy is a gifted individual when it comes to woodworking and finishes.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577397 01/15/10 04:47 PM 01/15/10 04:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	Please all interested parties post here and I will PM you all later on with payment details. Thanks! Domingo

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577398 01/15/10 09:47 PM 01/15/10 09:47 PM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 441 SF Bay Area, CA charger440sixpak mopar
charger440sixpak mopar Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 441 SF Bay Area, CA	I can find a home for one set of OAK SATIN grips.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: charger440sixpak] #577399 01/15/10 10:13 PM 01/15/10 10:13 PM
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Challenger_Nut enthusiast C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 260 WV.	I'm in for one Oak, and one Flamed Maple with as wide and wild a figured billet as your buddy can find. Also is the grip in post #8 from Sycboi Pau Ferro?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Challenger_Nut] #577400 01/15/10 10:45 PM 01/15/10 10:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Also is the grip in post #8 from Sycboi Pau Ferro? No, the South American Pau Ferro is similar in grain and pattern as Sycboi (which is a Phillipines species), but the PF is more deeply hued and slightly more reddish like cedar, I've had the two side by side, the PF is WAY prettier.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577401 01/16/10 12:37 PM 01/16/10 12:37 PM
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71chmark member Joined: May 2007 Posts: 17 Ohio	I will buy one oak satin for 140.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577402 01/16/10 01:06 PM 01/16/10 01:06 PM
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62maxwgn master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,436 Blair County,PA	Made these 25yrs.ago out of a left over piece of Turkish Walnut from one of my gun stocks.Just never got around to completely finishing them. 5738963-P1160142.JPG (368 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577403 01/16/10 10:59 PM 01/16/10 10:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 260 WV. C Challenger_Nut enthusiast
Challenger_Nut enthusiast C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 260 WV.	Quote: Quote: Also is the grip in post #8 from Sycboi Pau Ferro? No, the South American Pau Ferro is similar in grain and pattern as Sycboi (which is a Phillipines species), but the PF is more deeply hued and slightly more reddish like cedar, I've had the two side by side, the PF is WAY prettier. Thank You. Does anyone have a pic of a grip made of the South American species?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577404 01/17/10 02:12 AM 01/17/10 02:12 AM
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Fanning enthusiast F Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 279 Northeastern PA	If you decide to do a run of these, I am in for four sets of oak grips in a satin finish.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Fanning] #577405 01/20/10 10:42 AM 01/20/10 10:42 AM
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Ledman_70 mopar L Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 420 Central Ohio	I made my own a couple years ago out of oak to match the vintage steering wheel I had. After tracing a pattern onto the wood, I used a right angle air powered die grinder to rough them in then finish sanded, stained and cleared them. It took a little time, but if you have a die grinder and some roloc discs a lot of you can do it yourselves, I think. Jeff Adams 64 426 Polara

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Ledman_70] #577406 01/23/10 11:40 PM 01/23/10 11:40 PM
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Challenger_Nut enthusiast C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 260 WV.	Domingo, How's it looking? Are you going to be able to do a run. Also any more takers?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577407 01/24/10 09:59 PM 01/24/10 09:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,282 Florida blewbyu master
blewbyu master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,282 Florida	Quote: Please all interested parties post here and I will PM you all later on with payment details. Thanks! Domingo I would go for 1 set of the oak satin grips and 1 set of the Pau Ferro in satin finish also if they are going to make some more sets Soon as you need me to pay pal money let me know. blewbyu2bad@aol.com or PM Me Last edited by blewbyu; 01/27/10 11:22 PM.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577408 01/25/10 12:52 AM 01/25/10 12:52 AM
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burnt_o_matic member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 93 Jacksonville, FL	I'll take 2 sets -- 1 of satin Oak, and 1 of Pau Ferro. Thanks!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577409 01/25/10 09:32 AM 01/25/10 09:32 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,286 Ft. Lauderdale, FL solarguy pro stock
solarguy pro stock Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,286 Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Domingo, Could you please post a pic of the Pau Ferro grips. I'm in for either that or oak. Thanks

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577410 01/25/10 10:14 AM 01/25/10 10:14 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 634 USA S Slider super gas
Slider super gas S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 634 USA	Domingo, like Solarguy, I'd really like to see a pic of the PF ones, before choosing. But, please put me down for a set either way. �Hunt down those Chevies and Fords and crush �em like bugs!� ~ Tom Hoover (O=o=====o=O)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Slider] #577411 01/25/10 03:50 PM 01/25/10 03:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	OK guys.... If you want one please post a reply on the thread stating how many would you want and what color/wood along with your contact information. Once I get enough orders going on this thread I will contact everybody and start the run. I dont have a pic of how Pau Ferro grips look like. They are really nice. Its a very dense wood. The oak has a more "original" look to it. But the Pau Ferro is BY FAR a nicer wood. Im posting a pic of a Pau Ferro blank and a Pau Ferro fingerboard on a bass guitar so you can see how the wood looks like. http://www.blabased.nl/Woodweb/Pau%20ferro.jpg http://www3.alembic.com/img/ws_fg_pauferroL.jpg Ill let this thread run a little bit more and then I will contact you all with all the order details....thanks!!!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577412 01/25/10 03:51 PM 01/25/10 03:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	Here you can see a Pau Ferro Gun stock.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577413 01/25/10 05:07 PM 01/25/10 05:07 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Kentucky G Gunslinger member
Gunslinger member G Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Kentucky	This is Gunslinger jumping in on this thread. We have been having a lot of calls on real wood grips. Yes, our carver passed away a while back and we are unable to find someone to carve our grips reasonably. After much deliberation, we are investigation CNC wood carving. In a few months, we will carve custom grips ourselves. From investigating the process, you will not see any noticeable difference between CNC and hand carved grips. CNC grips will be machine made, but they will need to be hand finished. The only major difference you will notice will be the price. I am a firm believer in producing a product that will fit the average person�s budget. Yes, things can always be improved on, but how much do you want them improved on? Improvement costs money. We attend a show almost every weekend from April to Sept, so we meet a lot of you in person. If you have had any problems or questions, we are there to help and resolve them. When we actually start the production of the wood grips, we will list it on our new and imporved web site and we will change our add on Moparts. Hang in there for a little, and you will be surprised on the quality.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577414 01/25/10 05:28 PM 01/25/10 05:28 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Kentucky G Gunslinger member
Gunslinger member G Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 Kentucky	Not sure if i did this right as i cannot find the post, so i am doing it again. This is Gunslinger jumping in on this thread. We have been having a lot of calls on real wood grips. Yes, our carver passed away a while back and we are unable to find someone to carve our grips reasonably. After much deliberation, we are investigation CNC wood carving. In a few months, we will carve custom grips ourselves. From investigating the process, you will not see any noticeable difference between CNC and hand carved grips. CNC grips will be machine made, but they will need to be hand finished. The only major difference you will notice will be the price. I am a firm believer in producing a product that will fit the average person�s budget. Yes, things can always be improved on, but how much do you want them improved on? Improvement costs money. We attend a show almost every weekend from April to Sept, so we meet a lot of you in person. If you have had any problems or questions, we are there to help and resolve them. When we actually start the production of the wood grips, we will list it on our new and imporved web site and we will change our add on Moparts. Hang in there for a little, and you will be surprised on the quality. Attached is a photo from our web page of one of our wood grips inatalled in a 2009 Challenger 6 speed. 5759333-shifte15[1].jpg (750 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577415 01/25/10 05:45 PM 01/25/10 05:45 PM
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Slider super gas S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 634 USA	That looks awesome, Domingo! Thanks for the pics! Put me down for 1 Pau Ferro grip set. �Hunt down those Chevies and Fords and crush �em like bugs!� ~ Tom Hoover (O=o=====o=O)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Slider] #577416 01/25/10 05:47 PM 01/25/10 05:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: That looks awesome, Domingo! Thanks for the pics! Put me down for 1 Pau Ferro grip set. You should see them in clear coat....WAY nicer than satin finish IMO

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577417 01/26/10 09:13 AM 01/26/10 09:13 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 634 USA S Slider super gas
Slider super gas S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 634 USA	Scott, I bet they are better in clear! I would love to see one, but unfortunately, that wasn't listed as an option.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Slider] #577418 01/26/10 10:32 AM 01/26/10 10:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I have to admit as nice as the wood looks (clear coated) I don't care for it in satin. Even though the exotic woods are very beautiful I still think the Oak lends itself to the interiors of our old cars best, it just seems to "fit in" better. It's my personal favorite and I prefer it in the satin finish, it's very durable wood as well. I used to ship the oak down to Domingo in blocks a friend of mine cut (he owned a cabinet shop) as it isn't widely available wood in Peru.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577419 01/26/10 11:37 AM 01/26/10 11:37 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	The thing I don't like is a coating. I want to feel real wood in my hand. And a coating will get ribbed off after a while? While wood will wear the signs of usage with proudness But domingo offered all 3 types without coating, right? Pau Ferro is not coated but has "hand rubbed oil finish" which would make it difficult to be coated ... After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577420 01/26/10 11:42 AM 01/26/10 11:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I don't know what coatings he offers now, we used to sell either satin clear or gloss clear, but it seems that an oil rubbed finish would be a simple option to add if you wanted it. FWIW the satin finish has a very realistic smooth "raw wood" feel to it. During the years of selling them I never had a single comment about either coating wearing off, it's VERY tough stuff. Of course with enough use ANYTHING can wear but it's not likely you'll ever have that problem with it.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577421 01/26/10 11:47 AM 01/26/10 11:47 AM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden C cuda-sweden mopar
cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	hej mr D,im still in for 1 set of satin-oak grips and here is my contact adress/ anderzsweden@hotmail.com i have a us adress,but i rather pay-pal some more doe to have the grips mailed to sweden. thanks Anders

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577422 01/26/10 01:34 PM 01/26/10 01:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,286 Ft. Lauderdale, FL solarguy pro stock
solarguy pro stock Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,286 Ft. Lauderdale, FL	I'd like oak with satin finish. These WILL fit your AUTOMATIC pistol grip handles too, right?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: solarguy] #577423 01/26/10 02:27 PM 01/26/10 02:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 574 Northern New Jersey EV2AAR mopar
EV2AAR mopar Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 574 Northern New Jersey	Quote: I'd like oak with satin finish. These WILL fit your AUTOMATIC pistol grip handles too, right? If they fit your automatic handle I'll take a set in Pau Ferro

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: EV2AAR] #577424 01/26/10 02:37 PM 01/26/10 02:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: These WILL fit your AUTOMATIC pistol grip handles too, right? The grips are patterned/sized from the original plastic grips, they will fit any makers handle (automatic or 4speed) that factory grips fit, you should expect the same fit, same gaps, etc. *The examples I posted were hand made to fit the custom stainless handle they are mounted on, hence the grips were fitted with very tight tolerances all around with no gaps, etc.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577425 01/26/10 05:45 PM 01/26/10 05:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru domingo EL Master
domingo EL Master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,670 Lima, Peru	Quote: Quote: These WILL fit your AUTOMATIC pistol grip handles too, right? The grips are patterned/sized from the original plastic grips, they will fit any makers handle (automatic or 4speed) that factory grips fit, you should expect the same fit, same gaps, etc. *The examples I posted were hand made to fit the custom stainless handle they are mounted on, hence the grips were fitted with very tight tolerances all around with no gaps, etc. You can also have the pau ferro clearcoated in a glossy finish. The stuff I use is polyester and its VERY durable. It wont wear off. Its almost like glass. I can also make em satin clear which gives a "raw wood" feel. Also, the Pau ferro can be hand rubber oil, and the feel is similar to an electric guitar fingerboard.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577426 01/30/10 01:13 AM 01/30/10 01:13 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 106 Albuquerque, NM GOAT Duster member
GOAT Duster member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 106 Albuquerque, NM	I am custom making a shifter handle for a slap stick shifter and after seeing this post got the ambition to try to make my own pistol grip. It is by no means factory, but hey I am making the whole handle myself so it doesn't really matter. Anyways just wanted to post a pic of it and thank everyone who posted pics earlier in the thread...I used them as a guide to make my own. It is made out of Walnut by the way. I carved it with a 90 degree angle grinder with a 3 inch sanding disc...took all of about 2 hours to complete. now I need to make the metal arm to hold it to the shifter and a way to engage the push button. 5769113-P1030322.JPG (373 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577427 02/12/10 02:26 PM 02/12/10 02:26 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Are we still in business Domingo? I was on the list with 1 set from oak... Waiting for a PN, right? After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577428 02/12/10 03:20 PM 02/12/10 03:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden C cuda-sweden mopar
cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	Quote: OK guys.... If you want one please post a reply on the thread stating how many would you want and what color/wood along with your contact information. Once I get enough orders going on this thread I will contact everybody and start the run. Ill let this thread run a little bit more and then I will contact you all with all the order details....thanks!!!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: cuda-sweden] #577429 02/13/10 01:43 PM 02/13/10 01:43 PM
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Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577430 02/20/10 05:32 AM 02/20/10 05:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 30 Sweden 3xDodge member
3xDodge member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 30 Sweden	I'm in for a oak grip with satin finish!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 3xDodge] #577431 03/06/10 03:52 PM 03/06/10 03:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon A abodyman super street
abodyman super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Are You still taking order's? I bought the tiger maple?, in lime green, glossy coat last time, and REALLY wish I had kept the shifter. VERY nice stainless shifter and grips...none better. Wouldnt mind ordering the whole thing again, the fit was excellent!!!!! Last edited by abodyman; 03/06/10 03:57 PM.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: abodyman] #577432 07/31/10 04:31 PM 07/31/10 04:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden C cuda-sweden mopar
cuda-sweden mopar C Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 434 sweden	how is it going with the grips?any updates.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: cuda-sweden] #577433 03/28/11 01:39 AM 03/28/11 01:39 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Dickinson, Texas K KennyG member
KennyG member K Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Dickinson, Texas	So has anyone started making the wood grips again? I want a set of the Pau Ferro bad!!!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: domingo] #577434 03/28/11 06:48 AM 03/28/11 06:48 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast
Swiss_Robert OP enthusiast Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 263 Switzerland, Europe	Quote: OK guys.... Ill let this thread run a little bit more and then I will contact you all with all the order details....thanks!!! Well - still running a little bit more.... After all these years having a 440 I realized that this means having an attitude... and a budget.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Swiss_Robert] #577435 06/17/11 12:11 PM 06/17/11 12:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Dickinson, Texas K KennyG member
KennyG member K Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Dickinson, Texas	So were any more of these ever made? I am still in the hunt for a pair of the Pau Ferro grips, anyone have a set they want to sell?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Slider] #577436 06/17/11 06:45 PM 06/17/11 06:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,783 Corpus Christi, TX shanker master
shanker master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,783 Corpus Christi, TX	I'de love to have a set of those made our of Purple Heart! The Federal Government has not yet learned that you cannot legislate morality 1970 Coronet R/T FF4/FF8/V85/V1G 440/Auto/3.23 1970 Coronet R/T FK5/FK5/V8W/V1W 440/Auto/3.55 1970 Super Bee TX9/TX9/V8W/N96 383/Auto/3.91 1975 Duster 360 VS29L5 Daily Driver

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: shanker] #577437 09/02/13 04:58 AM 09/02/13 04:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon A abodyman super street
abodyman super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Any chance...this offer still, maybe, could be, extended to the present date??

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: abodyman] #577438 09/02/13 07:27 AM 09/02/13 07:27 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC J johnscudashop pro stock
johnscudashop pro stock J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC	I bought mine from this guy they look great http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=89241.0

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: johnscudashop] #577439 09/02/13 06:57 PM 09/02/13 06:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon A abodyman super street
abodyman super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	Thanks ! Those look really nice too !!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: abodyman] #577440 09/02/13 07:08 PM 09/02/13 07:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	I don't have a dog in this hunt (I don't sell the Peru wood grips any longer) so I'm coming from a neutral standpoint. Just out of curiosity I bought a few of the grips linked above (on Cuda/Challenger) and they are ok, but they are not nearly as nice as the Peruvian examples. The difference is the shape is a stylized version of what pistol grip might be, but they are quite a bit different in shape as compared to originals (the Peru grips are VERY accurate to OEMs). Also, the finish is not as refined or polished as the Peru grips are, it looks like a decent sanding job with a quick spray of clear coat (you can feel and see imperfections in the clear coat).

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577441 09/02/13 11:10 PM 09/02/13 11:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 298 mt. pleasant, PA D Diplomat440 enthusiast
Diplomat440 enthusiast D Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 298 mt. pleasant, PA	are the stainless shifters available any more? i have one of the new hurst repops and the chrome started pitting in just a few months,looks suprisingly bad.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Diplomat440] #577442 09/02/13 11:22 PM 09/02/13 11:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: are the stainless shifters available any more? As far as I'm aware, no. He still sells the automatic versions through Resto Ricks site but not 4 speeds AFAIK. You could make a special request of Domingo, he would have the final say on that one. I know it was quite an involved process for him to trek across Lima (HUGE city) to the opposite side of town to visit the shops where they were being made.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577443 09/03/13 12:53 AM 09/03/13 12:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon A abodyman super street
abodyman super street A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 549 Oregon	from what I can tell...and from what I remember after buying one of Domingos shifters, with the green grips..The clear coat is better on domingos...But if he isnt making them..then? I would also like to get another shifter...because let mine go, when I sold the dodge demon, it was in...been cussing myself ever since! because it was perfect !!! Domingo.....hopefully, you can maybe...bring these back for a small run??? if I remember..wasnt the price raised up to something like 600 bucks? That..seems a little high..but they were THAT nice....i would still buy one.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: abodyman] #577444 09/03/13 11:27 AM 09/03/13 11:27 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,065 Niles , Ohio	I told my son he should make some.We have a ton of black walnut,oak,tiger maple etc,If he can make bows Im sure he can make something as simple as grips.He even makes custom walking sticks.He is now working on a bow with deer antlers for the strings to attach and waiting to see if his cousin can get him some rattle snake skins.Plus he is doing another one for a friend.He is also making a bed from black walnut that will be rustic.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: therocks] #577445 09/03/13 01:41 PM 09/03/13 01:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 20 Calgary, Alberta O onebadfish member
onebadfish member O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 20 Calgary, Alberta	http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=89241.0 Guy on cc.com makes them. I bought one for my cuda - fantastic!

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: onebadfish] #577446 09/03/13 04:19 PM 09/03/13 04:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	You need to read the other posts on this thread. The Cuda Challenger link was already posted earlier

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577447 09/04/13 01:21 AM 09/04/13 01:21 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 20 Calgary, Alberta O onebadfish member
onebadfish member O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 20 Calgary, Alberta	ahh, yes...my bad...sorry. Here is a pic of the one I bought. 7838957-IMG_9361(2)(480x640).jpg (621 downloads)

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577448 09/04/13 05:35 PM 09/04/13 05:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC J johnscudashop pro stock
johnscudashop pro stock J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC	Yeah those look great, I got mine from the same guy on cuda-challenger.com ,Honestly they look pretty decent. I don't know what the others look like to make a judgement. I would love to see the difference in a side by side comparison. Last edited by johnscudashop; 09/04/13 05:50 PM.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: onebadfish] #577449 09/04/13 08:45 PM 09/04/13 08:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,497 N.E. Ohio K KillerBee master
KillerBee master K Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,497 N.E. Ohio	I picked up a couple grips from the Cuda-Challenger seller. Scott's description is pretty accurate especially on the finish. The ones from CC are not exact copies in shape and size of the original pistol grip handles. The pictures below are the CC handles next to original plastic pistol grip handles. The are a bit wider and have more material where your thumb and the palm of your hand goes. They fit the shifter handle very well and are tight. Even though they aren't exact copies, I honestly think the handles sold off CC feel BETTER. The palm of my hand feels more comfortable resting on the wider CC handles especially in 1st and 3rd gear. It also feels more secure in my hand. If you gotta have a perfect copy of an original pistol grip the CC ones are NOT for you, but it your looking for comfort and cool color options the CC handles are nice for the price. ps. The grips pictured are light Spalted Maple. I actually bought 2 pair to try, a light and dark set. I ended up using the other(darker) set on my Challenger.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: KillerBee] #577450 09/08/13 01:52 AM 09/08/13 01:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA filmsurgeon mopar
filmsurgeon mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	I don't know who made mine (or how much I paid), but I had purchased rosewood pistol grips several years ago from a Swap Meet vendor at the Mopar Spring Fling in CA. I finally just got around to replacing the heavily worn, original plastic grips a couple of weeks ago. However, I did have to modify the top and bottom backside carvings a bit with a dremel to get a precise fit, but I'm more than happy with the end result. Stainless flathead screws were included, but I bought some chrome oval head screws to replace them (the original chrome oval screws were not long enough).

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: filmsurgeon] #577451 09/08/13 02:29 AM 09/08/13 02:29 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Filmsurgeon, Those are the grips Gunslinger used to sell.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577452 09/08/13 04:27 AM 09/08/13 04:27 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado A a12superbee master
a12superbee master A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado	Quote: Filmsurgeon, Those are the grips Gunslinger used to sell. They're beautiful, I wish I had a pistol grip car. I can't afford this. mark

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577453 09/09/13 04:16 AM 09/09/13 04:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,166 Park Forest, IL slantzilla Too Many Posts
slantzilla Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,166 Park Forest, IL	Quote: Filmsurgeon, Those are the grips Gunslinger used to sell. Scott, I recently came into posession of a set you made. I believe they are Tiger Maple with an orange finish. They are absolutely gorgeous! "Everybody funny, now you funny too."

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: slantzilla] #577454 09/09/13 09:24 AM 09/09/13 09:24 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Glad you got some Slant, but to give credit where due, I didn't make them myself, I just sold them, The guy who made them was a highly skilled craftsman in Peru (his name is Daniel) who did them as a side job to building beautiful custom guitars. These grips were likely childs play compared to the other work he did. Domingo knows him and was paying him to make them, then he would ship them to me to sell. Pictures don't do them justice, I've never seen thier equal before or since.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577455 10/16/13 12:59 AM 10/16/13 12:59 AM
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Ply72rr mopar Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 553 DE	Just found this vendor for wood grips. He has a ad in MCG. Wood Grips

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Ply72rr] #577456 10/16/13 01:25 AM 10/16/13 01:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Just found this vendor for wood grips. He has a ad in MCG. Wood Grips Now THOSE look promising. I'll order some and give them a look see.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #577457 10/16/13 02:18 PM 10/16/13 02:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN R Rug_Trucker I Live Here
Rug_Trucker I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN	Quote: Quote: Just found this vendor for wood grips. He has a ad in MCG. Wood Grips Now THOSE look promising. I'll order some and give them a look see. WOW!!!! "The only thing to do for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" "NUNQUAM NON PARATUS!"

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Ply72rr] #577458 04/02/14 09:44 PM 04/02/14 09:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA D Digger456 member
Digger456 member D Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA	Thanks for the heads up regarding IdleHandswoodwork.com. I have been trying to find a set of genuine wood Hurst Pistol Grips for over 6 years now. Professional firearms wooden grips makers just flat out refused. I found 3 craftsmen who tried however the resulting fit and finish were terrible. One even put screws in both the right and left grip. My last hope had been Gunslinger, however he just continually made excuses, "My router needs rewiring, my router is still too loud," etc. I ordered a set in Black Walnut from Nick Tambakis at Idle Hands Woodwork in January. The hand crafted grips arrived today and far exceeded my expectations. I also selected Nick's option of securely attaching the grips without screws! Thanks again, Tim

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Digger456] #577459 04/02/14 10:49 PM 04/02/14 10:49 PM
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1970Dart3406 enthusiast Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 370 Powell, Ohio ( Originally Pitt...	What was the price for those grips?

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 1970Dart3406] #577460 04/02/14 11:08 PM 04/02/14 11:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 12,008 Finally a HUSKER again Moparnut426 I Live Here
Moparnut426 I Live Here Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 12,008 Finally a HUSKER again	I have made a few sets, The set in the Demon now are Oak, I made a set out of cocobola, and a set out of tiger wood, I call it that, I dont know what its really called. Sold them On Ebay for like over 100 bucks each.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Moparnut426] #577461 04/03/14 12:00 AM 04/03/14 12:00 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 80 MetroWest, MA. B BeeOrange member
BeeOrange member B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 80 MetroWest, MA.	I bought a set for my Super Bee. Second car down from top: http://www.idlehandswoodwork.com/pictures.html The pictures don't do them justice. I wanted something custom, but not over the top. The grips came out incredible, exceeded my expectations. Nick is great to work with, communicates well and does awesome work. 8099313-1324392[1].jpg (437 downloads) 70 Super Bee FK5 383 4-Speed 68 GTX RR1 426 Auto 70 Cuda FC7 440 Auto Psalm 37:5: Commit your way to the Lord; trust also in Him and He will do it

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: 1970Dart3406] #577462 04/03/14 12:13 AM 04/03/14 12:13 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA D Digger456 member
Digger456 member D Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA	Prices vary on the type of wood and the complexity of the custom order. My grips totaled $185.00 which were a bargain considering the finished product.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: Digger456] #577463 04/03/14 11:08 AM 04/03/14 11:08 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,862 the frozen wastes... Pale_Roader Swears too much
Pale_Roader Swears too much Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,862 the frozen wastes...	Meh... mine are 45 year old plastic, dog-chewed and smell like someone else's unwashed bathroom hands. Am i not being picky enough...??? Haha. Some nice looking work in here though.

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: BeeOrange] #577464 04/03/14 05:19 PM 04/03/14 05:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,747 Rio Linda, CA John_Kunkel Too Many Posts
John_Kunkel Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,747 Rio Linda, CA	The grips with no visible screws glue on? The INTERNET, the MISinformation superhighway

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: John_Kunkel] #577465 04/03/14 08:33 PM 04/03/14 08:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 MI J John L member
John L member J Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 MI	Quote: The grips with no visible screws glue on? John, No they are held together with rare earth magnets. On Nick's website the E5 grips are mine, and I have had absolutely no problems with the grip halves moving in any way. To remove them you can slide a credit card between the grip and shift lever and they come right off. John

Re: Hurst pistol grips made out of real wood? [Re: John_Kunkel] #577466 04/03/14 09:30 PM 04/03/14 09:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA D Digger456 member
Digger456 member D Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 Wisconsin USA	Neodymium Magnets are used which are incredibly powerful. Once they are installed, the grips are securely in place. You can still opt for the old school screw attachment, but IMHO the magnet option has a much cleaner look.

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