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Hey folks,
Anyone out there ever installed a Hurst shifter on their 3 speed manual? I'm looking to convert my column shifter to a floor shifter on my 51 Styleline. Still running stock-ish power train (235 with 3 speed stock tran).
I know Natl Chevy sells a floor shifter with adapter but I'd prefer a Hurst shifter. Maybe a Competition plus or Mastershift?? No help from Hurst/Holley tech support.
Thanks
Rick
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The best I can remember Hurst never made a shifter to fit the early 50's Chevy's. The first Hurst's that I remember seeing were in '55 Chevy cars. At that time they only hade one model.
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Thanks for the reply Rusty.
Yeah, I know there isn't a model specific shifter.
In my experience, a universal 3 speed will do the job. The trick or challenge is to find an install kit that has a mounting plate for the shifter to the transmission. The kit from National Chevy Assoc shows this. Having installed one of these universal shifters in my 66 'Stang many years ago, I'm aware of the challenge. I guess most people with the metal fab skills, could make an adapter plate for the transmission. Guess I'll go with the NCA unit if I take the plunge.
Cheers, buddy.
Rick
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Hi Rick,
I agree that the National Chevy kit is about the only "off the shelf" option. Looking at the picture it appears they have a good shape and fit to the mounting bracket. From my perspective that is the most difficult part to fabricate.
Plus if it flexes too much you at least have a part to reinforce. You can easily make heavier rods and arms.
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Just heard back from Holley. They have a unversal model named Indy for 1949 and later GM cars. Here is the link: https://www.holley.com/products/dri...ual_shifters/indy_shifters/parts/5010002 Pt# 5010002 sells for $349.95 A little more than the kit from Natl Chevy, but this looks like the real deal if ya gotta have a Hurst shifter! Pass it on! Cheers,
Rick
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Hurst definitly sold their shifters for some of the 3 speeds made in the 50's. I have one on my original 50 Olds 3 speed. mike mccagh
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