4 speed parts

[little d]

4 Speed SHIFTER,RECHROMED HANDLE & SHIFTER LINKAGE KIT

[54Rich]

Want or for sale? What year?

PM sent.

Thanks,

Rich

[SunBuick]

Dave sent me these to post.

Very Nice!

I do not have any idea on prices.

[54Rich]

Dave sent me these to post.

Very Nice!

I do not have any idea on prices.

What year, pre 68?

My 69 is a push in, that one looks bolt in?

Been awhile, everything good?

Rich

[MGSCP]

that linkage is 70 to 72... shifter looks like an normal comp plus body...

handle looks like a 5335 but a bolt on....:idea2:

nice work....:beers2:

[little d]

the HANDLES are 5335 that have been rechromed. We have a limited amount of HANDLES, and only a few original shifters. The rest will be drilled for the repro competition plus shifters. The linkage is also available.

[1972 Stage 1]

If you are taking orders now, let me know. I'm in.

Very nice! :3gears:

[moleary]

Sign me up, here here.

[dl7265]

the HANDLES are 5335 that have been rechromed. We have a limited amount of HANDLES, and only a few original shifters. The rest will be drilled for the repro competition plus shifters. The linkage is also available.

i would like one handle.



DL

[MGSCP]

interested in a handle...

[collector]

I too need a handle. And, I could also use the linkage.

[54Rich]

the HANDLES are 5335 that have been rechromed. We have a limited amount of HANDLES, and only a few original shifters. The rest will be drilled for the repro competition plus shifters. The linkage is also available.

Tried calling you Sat? Anyhow, I really only need a handle. I have an extra shifter body and a handle that needs work.

I'll try getting in touch with you again today.

Thanks,

Rich

[Iggycat2004]

I have been working on my car on and off for the past 5 years and the body is at Nick's shop at Ivyland Collision in Warminster Pa for paint and the chassis and engine/tranny combo are complete in my garage. (I can see the finish line!!) Today I received the holy grail of shifter handles from Dave Kliener and I'm doing the happy dance. It's an original handle that I have been waiting a long time for and it's rechromed to perfection and I am totally psyched. Dave has assisted in my quest for a complete 4 speed conversion and I'm just about complete now that I have the handle. I purchased a brand new transmission and all respective shifter linkage, pedals, belhousing, Z-bar, bushings, installation instruction sheet, illustration and everything else to complete the transformation. I'm the guy who purchased the (mint) shifter boot on e-bay for 500 bucks as my intent is to have the best of the best in parts for a good showing and I consider myself a perfectionist to an unhealthy extent with this car. (My wife thinks I lost it putting this kind of $$ in a car for a $15 trophy)

A few nights ago I got under the chassis and noticed a 1/4" crack around the inspection hole of the bell housing. I was concerned because I knew the crack was there when I installed it, but it did not appear to be significant, however, it seemed to get worse as I stared at it. A few of my friends looked at it and thought it was nothing superficial - but I lost sleep over it. The way I see it I spent all this $$ and the concern was the crack was there, I knew it, and it screamed at me each time I looked at it. I called Dave and explained the situation and he told me to pull the belhousing and send it back for a swap out as he had one ready on the shelf, that simple.

Dave stood behind his product and without hesitation handled my problem like a true professional. Trust me when I tell you I’ve learned a lot as a result of the many mistakes made during this restoration and I've met some pretty shady characters and not many people do this without a hassle. I thought I'd share this with everyone as I am pleasantly impressed with not only Dave's product, but his knowledge and dedication to this hobby. You don't typically hear much from Dave as I get the impression he doesn't like to be in the forefront but when your stuck with a problem and need a question answered, he always seems to have the correct answers.

Again, just thought I'd share the experience.


Mike
NJ

[rjohns]

Dave sent me these to post.

Very Nice!

I do not have any idea on prices.

That is my brand new Shifter body and handle I just bought from Dave Kliener.

Dave called me on Monday telling me that he had just test fitted it all on Test Mule Muncie case.
It has a bolt on handle modification so I can use Brand New Shifter body for precise no slop shifting.

[Iggycat2004]

Heads up

The mailman just delivered my shifter ball that I ordered from Thornton Reproductions in Quakertown Pa (610-282-2494). They specialize in restoring Oldsmobile 442's and turn out some nice work. The website price for a non console knob with the "H" embossed was originally $28.95 and when I called I was given a discount of $10.95 as I was told the owner wants to move inventory. Total cost w/ shipping to the door - $22.60 here in north Jersey.

QUESTION - The ball is fine threaded to match the handle. The question I have is how to align the "H" pattern straight when installed in the car? Do I screw a retaining nut onto the handle and then screw the ball on? It appears the knob has a recessed nut molded into it and by tightening a retaining nut under the ball it would mar the crap out of the underside of it. See the pictures to get a better idea what I'm talking about.

Any suggestions?

Mike
NJ

[flynbuick]

Install a ferrel nut.

[Iggycat2004]

Ok, great, I'll look for the ferrel nut locally.

Thanks,

Mike
NJ

[staged70]

There is a specific retaining nut for hurst balls and they lock the ball where you want. I amn guessing that they are called ferrule nuts?

[Lee Bacon]

Show a pic of the nut :Brow: Thank's

[Todd69GS]

The nut looks like this. If you order a new ball it usually comes with it.

[Lee Bacon]

Ok Todd, In the Hurst cat. I looked at tonight show's the ball with Hurst on it too :mad: don't like that. How wide is the original ball? Thank's

[bignastyGS]

Boy all this talk of balls and nuts....lol My 73 came with a black ball,but its about 1/4 size bigger than the earlier cars. Its threads are stripped out from a previous owner and I have debated doing something to fill the hole and re-tap it to fit my shifter.Think that would work? What type of plastic are they made from? I am not that thrilled with the T handle on it.

[Lee Bacon]

Pat what kind of T handle is on it?

[Todd69GS]

Ok Todd, In the Hurst cat. I looked at tonight show's the ball with Hurst on it too :mad: don't like that. How wide is the original ball? Thank's

Lee the classic shifter ball just has the pattern on it no logo. Just make sure you get the correct one for your handle, ie course or fine thread.

[Aerobatix]

Are these Hurst shifter handles and linkages still being made available? I am interested in getting one also!

Anyone have an update on availability?

Thanks!

[Lee Bacon]

Are these Hurst shifter handles and linkages still being made available? I am interested in getting one also!

Anyone have an update on availability?

Thanks!

Me too. Let's kick start this thread again :3gears: