The Hurst shifter I have in my '68 is atleast 25yrs old and worn, rather rebuild it I plan to buy new. Summit/Jegs has them, but which one do I need to fit the OEM console? If the street/strip one I need?

Thanks

 

Hurst sells a shifter and installation kit for your exact make and model.


Paul
www.5speeds.com

 

You can get then new but the quality of the older ones is much better. With the rebuild kit it will be better and much cheaper. the one you would need to buy if you decide to get a new one is the competition plus. You MUST use a corvette specific unit for the correct handle and location. I replaced my 30 year old Hurst with the stock OEM for originality.. The hurst is a much better shifter ....keep it

 

Larry, Didn't want to hijack this thread but the 427 is looking really good! You did a great job on the paint. Any other improvements/upgrades since the paint? Send me an IM. I'm looking at an L89 here in Tampa...

 

Hi ted... Got to go to work but I'll get back to you...

 

I sent my old Hurst comp + shifter back to Hurst for a rebuild just last year. I think it cost $75. The new shifters are more than twice that and I don't think they make them like they used to.

http://go.mrgasket.com/FAQs.aspx?BrandID=2
Q) Does Hurst offer rebuild kits for their shifters? What can I do to get my shifter rebuilt?
A) Hurst offers a special shifter service to restore your Hurst shifter.

RESTORATION CHARGES

MANUAL SHIFTERS

$90.00
Competition/Plus (all)
Mastershifter 3-speed
Street Super/Shifter 4-speed
Super Shifter 3
V-Gate 2 In-Line Shifter
Billet/Plus (all)

$90.00
Lightning Rods for Lenco
Richmond 5-speed
Speedway Super Shifter
Hurst OEM Shifters
AUTOMATIC SHIFTERS

Quarter Stick (all) $35.00

$45.00
Dual/Gate OEM*
Auto/Stick 3**
Dual/Gate 2
Pro-Matic 2 (all)
Street Rod Shifter
V-Matic 2

Lightning Rods* $90.00




**CALL 216-688-8300 EXT. 500, 8:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5 P.M. EST, BEFORE SENDING THESE SHIFTERS**

** Auto/Stick 1 and 2 cannot be serviced.

NOTE: A phone call is required ONLY for Dual Gate OEM and Lightning Rod Shifters.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES – $9.25

(Extra charges apply to shipments outside the continental U.S.A.)

The charges above cover inspection and replacement of worn parts. Damaged, modified, missing or unusable components are extra. Excessively rusted or damaged shifters may not be rebuildable. Call for prices on any Hurst shifter not listed above.

If not prepaid, the rebuilt shifter will be sent back to you C.O.D. plus freight charges. For faster service and to save C.O.D. charges, we accept Visa and Master Card.

For shifter rebuild service send your shifter, freight prepaid, with a note describing any problems you may be encountering, and payment to:


Hurst Performance
Shifter Rebuild Service
550 Mallory Way
Carson City, NV 89701




Include your name, shipping address, and daytime phone number. Please allow 3 weeks plus shipping time for rebuild. Allow an additional week for Hurst OEM shifters.

If you have any questions regarding shifter rebuilds only, call our Shifter Rebuild Department at 216.688.8300 ext. 500, 8:30 am-12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00 pm EST.

For technical assistance with any Hurst product, contact the Hurst Technical Service Department at 216.688.8300 ext. 500, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST, FAX 216.688.8300, or visit our web site at www.mrgasket.com.

 

Sorry but I have a newbie question. :o

Are all of the factory 4-speed shifters made by Hurst?

 

Corey, I just put a new Competition Plus shifter in from Sumitt.

 

Just put one in my '75 when I converted it to a four speed a few months ago & also put one in my Blue '68 convertible back in '89.
I believe the Competition Plus is the ONLY Hurst shifter which states "no modification to factory console is necessary".
I think the shifter was $169 and the installation kit $100.

 

No Corvettes had Hurst shifters from the factory..GTO's and Chevelle's did but not Vettes. They got the GM Muncie shifters.

 

Thanks for the info.


Paul

 

Hurst Competition Plus shifter and install kit is the only one for you.

-Mark.

 

Last spring I replaced my worn Hurst Competion Plus shifter with a new unit (didn't have time to wait for the original to be rebuilt). I replaced the linkages while I was at it. The shifter was $165.95 and the installation kit ran another $89.95. I purchased both items from Summit.

I am very happy with the results. My old shifter had always been tough to shift into 3rd gear. Now it shifts into all gears effortlessly.

As for fit, the old shifter hit the shifter plate every time I put it into reverse. This may have been due to wear. The new shifter fits perfectly in the console and does not hit the shifter plate.

When comparing the old shifter to the new one, the old ball was ivory colored (maybe just well aged) while the new ball is white with the Hurst logo on each side. The new stick has a rounded contour as opposed to the old stick which was more squared off.

Mark