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Zach Carter
12-27-2007, 08:56 PM
Does anyone know what the correct shifter for a 69' Biscayne L72 M22 car would be? Hurst or Muncie? It has a Muncie in it currently, not original to the car however. I have included a picture.

Thanks

Zach

3macs1
12-27-2007, 10:25 PM
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Does anyone know what the correct shifter for a 69' Biscayne L72 M22 car would be? Hurst or Muncie? It has a Muncie in it currently, not original to the car however. I have included a picture.

The original shifter is a Muncie and don't be too quick to determine the one now fitted is not correct for your car. The handle in your picture is a chevelle bench from what I can see but that does not mean the rest of your shifter is not correct fullsize.You have to look at the mounting bracket where it bolts to the cross member to see if the front bolt tab turns to the left or the right. See if you can post a picture of the shifter mounted under the car and we will try to help.

300deluxeL79
12-28-2007, 01:31 AM
you're teasing us, how about a pic of the car itself too? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

P.J.
12-28-2007, 02:04 AM
Ya teasing us
PJ

67BelAir427
12-28-2007, 04:55 AM
Zach, Check your mailbox. Marc

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 03:22 AM
Here are some pictures of the car guys. It will be tomorrow before I can get under it and take pictures of the shifter. I posted on the site a while back looking for information on the car. It was raced it's whole life through the seventies in New York at Lancaster Dragway. Maroon origianly with Gold Leaf Bisquik down the sides. Motor was long gone in the seventies. Getting ready to do a frame off and builing the correct L72 for it right now. Still need a Feb- 1st week of April 3933163 intake and 4346 carb.

Thanks

Zach

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 03:24 AM
another

NCGuy68
12-29-2007, 03:26 AM
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Does anyone know what the correct shifter for a 69' Biscayne L72 M22 car would be? Hurst or Muncie?

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The OEM shifter is a Muncie very similar to Chevelle. From your photo, the handle is correct for a bench seat. As has been mentioned, clear photos from under the car would be very helpful to ID the shifter.

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 03:31 AM
engine

bkhpah
12-29-2007, 03:57 AM
Cool car...We have a gennie shifter we just picked up for Joe's L/72 Biscayne. I will try and get some pictures. A factory M22 car as well. LeMans blue black bench gut. Its good to see another one.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif.BKH

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 04:15 AM
I'd love to see pics..... Car and Shifter

3macs1
12-29-2007, 07:12 AM
Here is a 69 fullsize shifter Rainer had for sale.Handle is console shift but the rest is correct for the biscayne
This will show you the differences.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...731367&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AME SE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=200159731367&rd=1)

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 07:37 AM
more

Zach Carter
12-29-2007, 07:40 AM
interior

Casey Marks
12-30-2007, 05:19 PM
Here's a layout (my feeble attempt at drawing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif ) of the dimensions of the Muncie shifter from my '68 Biscayne.

http://fototime.com/173D2B9F7FC2079/medium.jpg

Casey Marks
12-30-2007, 05:22 PM
A couple more. Note: the "bend" doesn't look quite as severe.

http://fototime.com/00CBFC53564AFAA/medium.jpg

http://fototime.com/27BE9829A9615A6/medium.jpg

Casey Marks
12-30-2007, 05:23 PM
Dang - my links are too small. Check out the Attachment(s).

Casey Marks
12-30-2007, 05:23 PM
Shifter

Casey Marks
12-30-2007, 05:26 PM
Another ......

Zach Carter
01-14-2008, 04:46 AM
Here are some pictures I go today. Looks like someone made the Muncie handle work for a Hurst shifter. Anyone have a correct Muncie for sale?

Zach Carter
01-14-2008, 04:51 AM
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Zach Carter
01-14-2008, 04:52 AM
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1969grb
01-14-2008, 08:04 AM
Zach, I think I might have the shifter you need. I will try to post pictures ASAP. Grady

m22mike
01-14-2008, 04:43 PM
Wow ! Grady made a Post. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Mike

Zach Carter
01-14-2008, 05:50 PM
Let me know. I need to do something. You can email them to [email protected] if you like.

Thanks

1969grb
01-14-2008, 07:09 PM
Zach, I sent the pictures to your email. Grady