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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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On a 4-spd- did the original shift have a reverse lock-out? Were they all chrome?
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Yes, at least it is on my 70. I would expect it to be the same on your 79.
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Hmmm. Was there a HURST factory option in '79 that might not have had a lock-out?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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What Hurst option was ther in 79. When I ordered mine the was no Husrt or it would have been ordered. just went through all the paper work and parts manual I have and can find nothing. I'd like to find it so I can get one...
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Mine has a lockout and a black chrome ****. It also needs to be fixed.
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Yes lockout with a black chrome ****...........LT
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