Shift Handles...one button vs two? When were each used?

[jeff8877]

Hi guys,

Curious as to which cars got which handles...here is a pic of my 72 Q code convertible with two button shift handle and grip is flat.

Here is a pic of my 73 Q code Mach 1 with one button handle and bottom/top is formed to grip.

 

[mach71351c]

Jeff I beleve the T handle on your Mach 1 is from the Mustang II era. The Q handle is corect. I have a few spares.

 

[judge]

The single button one started on 73 models. The two button one with that shape was 71-72.

 

[will e]

As a 73 only owner I find this interesting. Did both of the buttons work? I am looking at options for my GV overdrive switch. The foot switch is okay but a little slow. I am wondering if I could adapt the second button to work with the OD unit.

 

[luxstang]

No, only the left button works. The other one is just for looks so it looks more even.

I also have the two button one on my 72.

 

[mrmach1]

I've never see the one button handle before. Interesting!

 

[Totalled]

My 73 has the one button.

 

[sdstang]

jeff

I hope yours is correct becuase i went out and bought one with the one button. i like it too much to let it go so its staying.

 

[Boss1Ray]

As a 73 only owner I find this interesting. Did both of the buttons work? I am looking at options for my GV overdrive switch. The foot switch is okay but a little slow. I am wondering if I could adapt the second button to work with the OD unit.

Now that would be a really cool mod if you can make it happen! Please post your findings and progress along the way for this mod.

Sounds like it could get popular.

Ray

 

[luxstang]

Yup, would be cool to use it for "overdrive on-off".