Makin a custom manual shifter - need advice

[wrecked36]

Hello all,

I am going to be installing a custom shifter on my 1966 C10. For numerous reasons that no one will probably be able to talk me out of.

Sorry, kind of had to say that for the folks who always feel like they have the (only) right answer.

Can someone provide any pics and advice from there experience? I have access to a lot of metalworking tools, and a buddy with brakes, stamps, lathes, etc.

I am going to model it off of a Hurst 538-8620, bench seat style from a trifive. Or some call it the "layback" style. Lots of bend, curve, and for mine - much more height! I am looking at the shifter head being close to the ashtray and stereo in the forward positions.

M20 transmission 4 speed tail shifter. So a direct replace for the Saginaw 3 speed shifter on the floor now. I already have a hurst shifter, boot, etc. probably a comp/plus unit.

Thanks for any advice. If someone has an extra laying around and could trace it onto a sheet of paper with the dimensions written out I'd buy em a beer. Just wannt this Suomi have a good baseline to start from.

BigJim
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