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Sep 24, 2007 | 03:32 PM

conway62

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Shift **** / handle

I would like to change the standard shift ball on my 71 to something a little bit larger or perhaps a T-Handle of some sort. Has anyone done this ? Pics would be great..

Thanks in advance
- Ron

Sep 24, 2007 | 03:41 PM

GD70

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You can get a Hurst T-handle. Auto Zone and I'm sure others carry it. Mine has a hurst shifter with the T-handle. Here's a pic.

Sep 24, 2007 | 04:52 PM

Joe Buck

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I had a T-Handle but found it cumbersome--it didn't feel as smooth and was less comfortable than the ball.

Sep 24, 2007 | 07:07 PM

conway62

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Just put one on. Ill give it a try tomorrow. Thanks for the pic.

-Ron

Sep 24, 2007 | 08:52 PM

ShaneLU97

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I cut the shifter down about 2 inches, bought some cue ***** and 7 *****, drilled and tapped the holes and put them on. Better feel and weight to them in my opinion and cheap should you want to change them out.

Sep 24, 2007 | 10:10 PM

conway62

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Thought about the cue ball but didnt know how it would drill and tap.
Maybe ill give that a try also. Did you put a threaded insert in it for strength or just drill and tap the ball itself ?

Sep 24, 2007 | 10:12 PM

ShaneLU97

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Originally Posted by conway62

Thought about the cue ball but didnt know how it would drill and tap.
Maybe ill give that a try also. Did you put a threaded insert in it for strength or just drill and tap the ball itself ?

Just drill and tap....So far so good. I do have some long term concerns about how it will hold up but they are cheap if I need to replace it.

Sep 25, 2007 | 02:16 PM

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One of my vettes had a t-handle. I hated it, bought a black chrome ball from Ecklers. Nice and heavy. Great feel. Also, my Miata has a 7-ball. The color matches the car. Simply drilledwith drilll press and tapped. So far so good. Kinda cliche but I like it.