Shifter Lever 1972 Mach 1 manual question

[Michael O’Harran]

I have a Hurst shifter lever that is rectangular in shape, but like most it also arches back toward the center console mid way up. Mine additionally inclines toward the driver side, pretty noticeably. It makes for comfortable shifting for sure. I also noticed on the shifting boot I got from some advice in here and with the aid of internet pics, the boot is off sett toward the drivers side as well. My question is, did the original shifters incline toward the drivers side or just go up and back. I cant discern from internet pics. Its a hard this to actually see in photos. Thanks.

 

[Hemikiller]

The factory 70-71 shift handles did have a bend toward the driver's side. Shifter below is an original 71. It's not fully inserted in the socket.

 

[mach71351c]

Shifter on the left a original 7071. It is bent over to the left.

 

[Idaho Chris]

Anyone have any idea where I might source one of those original '71 handles?

Is it the same as the handle on a '70?

Thanks.

 

[Michael O’Harran]

The factory 70-71 shift handles did have a bend toward the driver's side. Shifter below is an original 71. It's not fully inserted in the socket.

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That looks like the same one I have