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Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
I can't say that I am really disappionted with the shift linkage in my 81 as it doesn't show any signs of wearing but being a manual shift kinda guy I have always lusted after the advantages of a Hurst comp. plus so I got one. Haven't installed it yet. Professional sources tell me that I didn't need the linkage rods as long as mine weren't worn out, so I didn't buy any.Don't want the car to be down for too long ( this is California baby !)so I hoped to tap the forum for thier experiences to be sure I'll have all I need before I open it up. Sooooooo, anyone have info to the contrary?I'm all ears gang.
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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Better off getting the linkages for the Hurst shifter. They are slightly different and have better adjustment. No matter how "unworn" you think your 26 year old linkages are, they will have play and wear in them. Why not do the job properly and get the full advantages of your new shifter.
I have one and just need the mounting plate to fit it (the one I currently have is off a Saginaw box).
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight"
#2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto
Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
I kinda agree wid Chips...the Hurst linkage will work better than the stock linkage, and you'll have less problems trying to get it connected, and adjusted. The factory linkages can be a pita to get hooked up on the CP shifters.
Below is some shots of a Muncie w/Hurst shifter, and Hurst linkages.
Make sure you get the mounting plate for the trans with the shifter...gotta have it!
(click for link)Adams' Apple 2007-02-18 16:19:29
Below is some shots of a Muncie w/Hurst shifter, and Hurst linkages.
Make sure you get the mounting plate for the trans with the shifter...gotta have it!
(click for link)Joel Adams
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Send PMManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Excellent gentlemen !Now that's the kinda info I was looking for. I trust a fellow vette owners opinion above all. I'll take your advise. You saved me a lot of grief, because I'm sure I would not have been satisfied with the results. Thanks again guys. jimmy b.
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Woohoo, I'm famous now, too! Those are pics of my tranz after Joel rebuilt it
. He did an excellent job.
. He did an excellent job.Be the first to like this post
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Looks like we'll have big heads everywhere, just don't tell my wife.
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