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ol Curt · 01-12-2010, 12:21 AM

I am considering putting a Hurst Mastershift in my 66 C10 to replace my column shift. I am told they are ok shifters.
There is a lady on the HAMB who seems to know her stuff, but she says they are junk. She said to get a syncro loc or Comp Plus but I don't find them for our trucks. Am I missing something here?

I don't intend to do a lot of hard shifting...jut normal driving.

markeb01 · 01-12-2010, 01:43 AM

For a 3 speed shifter, the Mastershift is probably the best new shifter available on the market. According to the published pictures, it still has a full cage containing the shift mechanism, and stop bolts for 2nd and 3rd. The Indy shifter, Mystery shifter, and I assume the copy from Spectre are very simplistic by comparison. These are very similar to the old Valiant shifter, just a couple of arms hanging in the breeze, with a pin connected to the stick, which can select a hole in either shift arm by moving the stick around. The problem with this early design was a tendency to lock up if (when) anything went wrong.

The Hurst Dual Pattern Syncro/Loc was in a league of its own and a must have component in the early 60’s. Only well off kids could afford one, everyone else settled for a Mystery Shifter or an off brand. It had a spring loaded pivot plate that popped in a slot preventing high speed shifts into reverse. It also had two pins underneath. By removing one of the pins it was converted into a straight line shifter. It also had a dust cover under the mechanism. I'm pretty sure the Syncro/Loc was phased out somewhere near the end of the 60's when 4 speeds became more widely available at affordable costs, and having a floor shifted 3 speed wasn’t considered cool anymore. If you want a true Syncro/Loc you’ll need to shop eBay or some other source of used equipment.

The nice part of the Mastershift is you can change the stick to arrive at a comfortable knob height. None of the others show the mechanism in their product photos, just a stick and boot, so I’m assuming the stick isn’t removable.

For a daily driver, any of the shifters above will provide satisfactory service, but the Mastershift will be the least troublesome. I had one in my 83 C10 about 15 years ago and it worked fine.

The Competition Plus has always been a 4 speed only shifter, it was never available for 3 speeds.

You also have email.

G-REX · 01-12-2010, 08:05 AM

I just been looking around to put a mastershift in my 64,also.I had the shifter and stick stuck away for about 20 years.They have a fairly short throw,I've driven some of my others pretty hard,and had no problems.The only problem I have,is trying to find an installation kit for a 341 chevy tranny. hurst # 367 3112.Any help?

ol Curt · 01-12-2010, 08:16 AM

Hurst has them on their website...not cheap. If they have them, their vendors probably do too. I suspect Summitt and Jegs have the kits.

G-REX · 01-12-2010, 08:29 AM

I was on hurst site,but no prices,maybe wrong site.How much is it and where did you find?If you don't mind.Thanks

ol Curt · 01-12-2010, 09:08 PM

G-Rex,
I found one on ebay for $98 today. I'll pass the seller on to you...he may have more.

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/hurst-shifters

mbgmike · 01-12-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-REX

I was on hurst site,but no prices,maybe wrong site.How much is it and where did you find?If you don't mind.Thanks

They have them on sale for $168.00 must have been in wrong site

http://www.hurst-shifters.com/hurst-...r/default.html

We are still less at $150.00

ol Curt · 01-12-2010, 10:35 PM

I think he is looking for the mounting kit. Is that what you have Mike?
Although, I must not know how to search your site either. LOL
I used the search term Hurst and got nothing!

mbgmike · 01-15-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ol Curt

I think he is looking for the mounting kit. Is that what you have Mike?
Although, I must not know how to search your site either. LOL
I used the search term Hurst and got nothing!

We carry all hurst shifter products.
We do not have them on our online store yet. Its almost impossible to add everything we sell. We sell a large range of products

here is a link to what we sell

http://www.bumpandgrindgarage.com/PRODUCTS.html

if not in online store you can call, email ,fax, PM

Thanks
Mike

01-12-2010, 12:21 AM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Hurst SHfters I am considering putting a Hurst Mastershift in my 66 C10 to replace my column shift. I am told they are ok shifters. There is a lady on the HAMB who seems to know her stuff, but she says they are junk. She said to get a syncro loc or Comp Plus but I don't find them for our trucks. Am I missing something here? I don't intend to do a lot of hard shifting...jut normal driving. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! Last edited by ol Curt; 01-12-2010 at 12:22 AM.

01-12-2010, 01:43 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Hurst SHfters For a 3 speed shifter, the Mastershift is probably the best new shifter available on the market. According to the published pictures, it still has a full cage containing the shift mechanism, and stop bolts for 2nd and 3rd. The Indy shifter, Mystery shifter, and I assume the copy from Spectre are very simplistic by comparison. These are very similar to the old Valiant shifter, just a couple of arms hanging in the breeze, with a pin connected to the stick, which can select a hole in either shift arm by moving the stick around. The problem with this early design was a tendency to lock up if (when) anything went wrong. The Hurst Dual Pattern Syncro/Loc was in a league of its own and a must have component in the early 60’s. Only well off kids could afford one, everyone else settled for a Mystery Shifter or an off brand. It had a spring loaded pivot plate that popped in a slot preventing high speed shifts into reverse. It also had two pins underneath. By removing one of the pins it was converted into a straight line shifter. It also had a dust cover under the mechanism. I'm pretty sure the Syncro/Loc was phased out somewhere near the end of the 60's when 4 speeds became more widely available at affordable costs, and having a floor shifted 3 speed wasn’t considered cool anymore. If you want a true Syncro/Loc you’ll need to shop eBay or some other source of used equipment. The nice part of the Mastershift is you can change the stick to arrive at a comfortable knob height. None of the others show the mechanism in their product photos, just a stick and boot, so I’m assuming the stick isn’t removable. For a daily driver, any of the shifters above will provide satisfactory service, but the Mastershift will be the least troublesome. I had one in my 83 C10 about 15 years ago and it worked fine. The Competition Plus has always been a 4 speed only shifter, it was never available for 3 speeds. You also have email. Last edited by markeb01; 01-12-2010 at 02:45 AM.

01-12-2010, 08:05 AM	#3
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: Hurst SHfters I just been looking around to put a mastershift in my 64,also.I had the shifter and stick stuck away for about 20 years.They have a fairly short throw,I've driven some of my others pretty hard,and had no problems.The only problem I have,is trying to find an installation kit for a 341 chevy tranny. hurst # 367 3112.Any help?

01-12-2010, 08:16 AM	#4
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Hurst SHfters Hurst has them on their website...not cheap. If they have them, their vendors probably do too. I suspect Summitt and Jegs have the kits. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

01-12-2010, 08:29 AM	#5
G-REX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Butler,Pa. Posts: 70	Re: Hurst SHfters I was on hurst site,but no prices,maybe wrong site.How much is it and where did you find?If you don't mind.Thanks

01-12-2010, 09:08 PM	#6
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Hurst SHfters G-Rex, I found one on ebay for $98 today. I'll pass the seller on to you...he may have more. http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/hurst-shifters __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

01-12-2010, 10:35 PM	#8
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Hurst SHfters I think he is looking for the mounting kit. Is that what you have Mike? Although, I must not know how to search your site either. LOL I used the search term Hurst and got nothing! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! Last edited by ol Curt; 01-12-2010 at 10:39 PM.



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