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My3sonz

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Fairlane shifter location
« on: September 19, 2018, 12:05:20 PM »
Does anyone have the measurements from the front of the trans (face of bellhousing) to the shifter handle? 66-67 Fairlane GT.  I need to know for a new shifter and may set it back farther with a straight stick. Thank you

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2018, 07:34:13 PM »
Are you asking about a Toploader or a 5 speed? Do you have a console in the car?
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2018, 07:39:45 PM »
Stock shifter box and lever? I have a 67 GT toploader on a bench that I can bolt up a Mr Gasket shifter to and take measurements.
I also have the stock shifter box but no shift lever/stalk/stick (not sure what the correct term is...)
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2018, 07:52:50 PM »
I was asking about a Toploader for a reference point but have a G-force GF4A going in the car. It’s going back for a gear ratio change and they’re gonna set it up with a shifter (H pattern)when it’s there but Leonard asked me for a measurement on how far I want it back. I sold the Toploader already and the engine is out of the car so I have nothing to reference. I removed the console and it’s not going back in. I know I will have to modify the shifter hump and that’s no big deal. Thanks
 

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2018, 05:32:43 PM »
Just using a regular steel tape I come up with 17 1/2" from the transmisson mounting face to the center pivot of the Mr Gasket shifter.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2018, 05:47:28 PM »
Thanks Bill.

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2018, 06:57:26 PM »
I have a Hurst Comp. Plus I can measure this weekend if you want. Mine still fits the factory console, but I know you aren't worried about that.
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2018, 07:14:22 PM »
Yes, any measurements are appreciated.  Although the Long H-pattern would be closer in comparison to the Hurst super shifter I believe.

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2018, 08:42:21 PM »
I have a Comp. Plus and a Super Shifter I could measure.
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2018, 08:54:07 PM »
Super shifter should be pretty close. . Did you ever get to use it in the car?   

Nice car! Mine is also nightmist blue

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2018, 09:17:02 PM »
Super shifter should be pretty close. . Did you ever get to use it in the car?   

Nice car! Mine is also nightmist blue

Thanks! I haven't used the Super Shifter in my car. It's in my dad's '67. Right now I am working on putting a pro-shifted TL in with the Comp. Plus shifter so I can keep my console. Want it to look somewhat stock. Here's a pic of mock-up.

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2018, 03:36:45 PM »
Wow. Never really thought straight rods with rod ends would work with a comp plus. Let us know how it works out when you get it in the car.

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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2018, 10:23:09 PM »
Sorry, I got really side-tracked today with a project and forgot to measure the shifter distance for ya. I can post here or start another thread so I don't step on this one about modifying/making the shift linkage. It works fine shifting on the floor, lol. I can tell you it is impossible to put a straight rod on the reverse lever, unless maybe you flip the arm upside down on the trans fork pivot. Then reverse will be over and down. I like going up into reverse. In the car will be the real test.....
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2018, 12:25:24 PM »
Took a look today. Comp. Plus measured 17 5/8" to center pivot on shifter and best I could eyeball for the Super Shifter under the car was about 19 1/4"- 19 3/8". Hope this helps.
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Re: Fairlane shifter location
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2018, 01:09:46 PM »
That works. Thanks!