Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64
07-07-2003, 07:15 AM
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Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64
My car had backup lights as an option, but when the stock shifter was replaced with a Hurst shifter (before I bought the car), the backup light switch was removed. Can a replacement backup light switch be hooked up to a Hurst? :confused: :confused: :confused:
07-07-2003, 08:39 AM
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Re: Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64 (MF64VETTE)
Yes. The original light switch, link lever, and mounting bracket will work. Either use a stock Corvette reverse lever with the hole for the link lever, or drill a hole in the Hurst reverse lever to accept the link lever.
In my 66 I am using all GM transmission levers and linkage rods with a Hurst shifter. They are heavier, and stiffer. :lurk:
In my 66 I am using all GM transmission levers and linkage rods with a Hurst shifter. They are heavier, and stiffer. :lurk:
07-07-2003, 02:05 PM
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Re: Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64 (magicv8)
Just to clarify. The backup light switch and related parts were taken off the car and I don't have them. I am planning to order the correct replacement switch, switch rod, bracket, switch shield and switch mount screw set and parts from Corvette Central. Is that all I need to order!
07-09-2003, 01:21 AM
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Re: Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64 (MF64VETTE)
Check around to see if you can find the harness connector that the switch is supposed to plug into. It should be somewhere around the firewall/bellhousing area. I was never able to find one on my car, I think someone butchered the harness.
07-09-2003, 12:30 PM
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Re: Hooking up backup light switch to Hurst shifter on my 64 (LB66383)
MF64Vette,
Keep us posted as I also have a Hurst and would like to get the reverse lights working again.... :chevy
Keep us posted as I also have a Hurst and would like to get the reverse lights working again.... :chevy
01-11-2015, 11:56 AM
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01-11-2015, 12:15 PM
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IF you have a Hurst shifter...your reverse lever will not have the hole in it for the reverse "light switch arm" ...therefore you'll have to find a Stock reverse lever for a pattern...
Take the Stock one and lay it on top of Hurst one, clamp them together....drill hole the same size as the stock hole...
