Swap out shifter knob
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Heel & Toe
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Swap out shifter ****
I hate the long chrome shifter with ball for a shift **** on my 73- want to shorten the rod length and trade out the chrome ball for a wood **** used in the 84-96 models...Suggestions??
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Shift effort will increase proportionally to the change in length of the shifter. But, no problem with doing what you intend. Shift **** screws on/off. Thread is 3/8"-16 NC, if I remember correctly.
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OP: Do you have a stock or aftermarket shifter?
Last edited by 69427; Sep 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM. Reason: Need clarification from OP.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
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Thank you, went ahead and bought the 84-96 Vette wood shift **** off eBay, also want to shorten the shift rod length - gotta do some engineering...
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Don't know about '73's but on my '71 I changed the stroke of my stock shifter by relocating the shifter rods from the shifter to the levers on the transmission to the short throw holes. Works great.
I love the metal ball. Makes a good weapon if needed.
I love the metal ball. Makes a good weapon if needed.
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Thanks, I'm a few weeks from doing anything, got to get it running again after sitting for 14 yrs...appreciate the info..regards
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