Shifter modification and car value?
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From: Chester New Jersey
Shifter modification and car value?
Have a 71 4speed with 350/270 engine that is almost completely restored (and original) from a frame off effort. Last challenge is the stock shifter which is worn, rubbery and occasional pops out of 4th gear. I am debating with myself on either going with a stock rebuild or Hurst. I already know the advantages of the Hurst, but I am uncertain if it will hurt, help or do nothing with the value of the car. Any thoughts? Also, does anyone have the Hurst shifter that mimics the stock one and if so, how close to the original is it in size and looks?
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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I would install the hurst and just hold on to the original shifter for a future sale of the car. Have had both, just no comparison in my opinion. You can even dress it for a stock appearance. Good luck.
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As long as you've got the original shifter to go with the car its trivial to put it back to original and in my opinion will have no effect on the value of the car. The Hurst shifter is way nicer than the factory piece.
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Hi Vs,
While I generally like the look of the Hurst shifter and it's operation, it does bother me, "as the 'dreaded' purist", when I see one in an otherwise stock looking interior.
Have you considered the Hurst shifter with the stock looking lever and ball that's available for it?
A properly shimmed and adjusted stock shifter is pretty nice to look at and use.
Regards,
Alan
While I generally like the look of the Hurst shifter and it's operation, it does bother me, "as the 'dreaded' purist", when I see one in an otherwise stock looking interior.
Have you considered the Hurst shifter with the stock looking lever and ball that's available for it?
A properly shimmed and adjusted stock shifter is pretty nice to look at and use.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Chester New Jersey
Thanks Alan,
I am considering the Hurst replica of the original shifter handle, but I have never seen one in the flesh.
If anyone has, please let me know how close to the original it appears
I am considering the Hurst replica of the original shifter handle, but I have never seen one in the flesh.
If anyone has, please let me know how close to the original it appears
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