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Technical => Restoration, Preservation & Body work Forum => Topic started by: kirin on January 28, 2004, 12:45:04 PM

Title: Hurst Shifter Redo..
Post by: kirin on January 28, 2004, 12:45:04 PM

Hey guys.
I have the classic hurt shifter with reverse lockout with the trigger that you pull to get it into reverse.. On mine the reverse trigger is soo stiff that you can't pull on it with out using both hands! :o  Thats clearly not right.. And I'm not a 90 lb weakling.. Anyways any ideas how to loosen up the reverse lock out trigger? Also the plastic trim base that covers up the workings of the shifter.. Can I find a new one? My old one is weathered and gray. IF new ones aren't availible I'll just buy some Fusion paint and do it.. then theres the question of turquoise or black....
My rant.
Your answers wanted!
-Kirin Jacobsen

Title: Hurst Shifter Redo..
Post by: James Buchan on January 28, 2004, 12:47:34 PM

You could always have the boot upholstered.

Title: Hurst Shifter Redo..
Post by: kirin on January 28, 2004, 12:52:10 PM

but then that wouldn't be vintage :P
I'm throwing around a few ideas.. Ultimatly I will make the right choice for myself..
-Kirin

Title: Hurst Shifter Redo..
Post by: notchback on January 31, 2004, 04:16:42 PM

I'm pretty sure the repro empi shifter boots will fit the hurst shifters. You can buy them from the shop

Title: Hurst Shifter Redo..
Post by: thrasherbill on February 01, 2004, 10:34:46 PM

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but then that wouldn't be vintage :P

-Kirin

Well shit man, if you can't have the proper shifter boot you might as well just chop off the roof, push the beam out about ten inches and run fenderless! :rockon:

ThrasheR