boilermaster
Well-known member
Hey all,
I have collecting parts (1973 Mach) for my 1971 fastback.
I have decided to install the toploader transmission and full length console.
Going to have to do something about the worn out factory hurst competition plus shifter.
Have read Here that the shifter levers and shifter rods and trans mounting plate are all different from oem to aftermarket competition plus.
Would it be worthwhile to buy a new shifter only and use it's internals and somehow weld the lower part of it's shift levers on to the factory levers so one could use the factory rods and keep the shifter in it's factory location so I don't have to modify the tunnel and retain the full length console.
have the equipment and skills to build some sort of jigs for the levers for precise locating .
thoughts and suggestions please , what are you 4 speed people doing for shifters ?
Boilermaster
I have collecting parts (1973 Mach) for my 1971 fastback.
I have decided to install the toploader transmission and full length console.
Going to have to do something about the worn out factory hurst competition plus shifter.
Have read Here that the shifter levers and shifter rods and trans mounting plate are all different from oem to aftermarket competition plus.
Would it be worthwhile to buy a new shifter only and use it's internals and somehow weld the lower part of it's shift levers on to the factory levers so one could use the factory rods and keep the shifter in it's factory location so I don't have to modify the tunnel and retain the full length console.
have the equipment and skills to build some sort of jigs for the levers for precise locating .
thoughts and suggestions please , what are you 4 speed people doing for shifters ?
Boilermaster