After Market Shifter Instal

[Zero Tolerance]

Anyone out there installed an aftermarket shifter into your car. I came across an old "how to" article in the Turbo Buick Newsletter written by Mark Giusti. He shows the instal with a hurst Quarter Stick. You do have to "modify" your existing console to make it work. It looks great and probably sturdier than the stock unit.
Any body have an opinion on this? Any other shifters, online instructions, etc.
Thanks

 

[Quickturbosix]

Yes the shifter cover plate needs some cutting. I think BFH sells a new cover to fit the Hurst. Might not be on his site but I'm sure he can still make it.

http://www.turbobuicknewsletter.com/shifterarticles/

 

[Zero Tolerance]

Thanks Dale. I did talk to Kevin via e-mail. He still makes the console overlay.
Steve

 

[charlloots]

i read some where you can install hurst lightning rods i dont know what mods would be nessasary

 

[Zero Tolerance]

I haven't heard of doing Lighting Rods, but I guess anything is possible once you start to modify the console. I'm still having trouble with the idea of hacking mine up. I've looked into getting another spare console to modify, but then the price of the project goes up $150+. What a great time of year to spend cash.
Steve

 

[WE4]

Ck out how we did this one...

http://www.ptsnctb.com/mcartfree/product.asp?intProdID=79



Bruce
WE4

 

[Zero Tolerance]

Bruce, That shifter looks great. What all comes with the $450. price tag? Instructions for install in a TR?
Thanks,
Steve

 

[WE4]

Lot of work.

Mainly a drive in price. I have a hard time cutting consoles so I ALWAYS pull the original and use another maybe flawed in some way so that EVERYTHING at any time can be replaced back to stock. I could tell you how to do it and supply you with the plates and what not, but it is Alot of tedious work to make perfect. I am not typing it however so after holidays call.