Nova Hurst shifter question.

[goinforbroke]

I'm putting an m-22 in my 72 nova behind a 454. The transmission currently has a Hurst V Gate inline shifter on it. I don't think it will be much fun on the street even if it does help at the track. Besides, it requires a Large hole in the floor. I am considering a Super Shifter or Competition Plus. Does anyone know what Hurst stick/handle I'd need to use in my bench seat car? I really appreciate any input. Thanks a Lot!!!

[Tommy]

The Super Shifter also requires a huge hole and is not gonna work well with the bench seat. The competition plus will work fine. I found the proper shifter handle part number from the pdf files in the hurst catalog online. I have my receipts somewhere and can dig them up later today if needed.

Tommy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Salvatore]

Hurst Competition Plus. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Super Shifters have straight rods and needs a bigger cut out area.

[WILMASBOYL78]

The stock handle that comes with the C/plus for a bench seat Nova is a little short in my opinion...there are some other handles that work better...SULLY has one in his 70 L78 car...ideally you want something that has the curve and offset of the original Muncie handle but in a Hurst product...I have even cut off old MUncie handles and welded a Hurst end on them and they work great...best of both worlds...looks factory but has the Hurst body http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif


wilma

[deuce-less]

i think that what you described here is the best of both worlds...

original appearance with new guts, hurst back-up light switch could be utilized as well to maintain the cars b-up light system. another plus is the easy availability of the older muncie handles without linkage on e-bay. jmo

[WILMASBOYL78]

Since the 69 and up Novas have the reverse lock out feature on the column the switch shouldn't be a problem....I have the factory lock out rod connected to the Hurst linkage on our 70 L78 car...seems to work fine.


wilma

[deuce-less]

those lock out rods seem to be one of the items that dissapear very quickly after day one.... maintaining that set up is probably one indication of a well thought out and restored muscle car.... maybe the details are what make the final product. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[JRSully]

I will try to get the Hurst p/n for the handle I have in my 70 L78 Bench seat Nova (see members rides,I think it shows a pic or 2 of the shifter) FYI, if you are running headers, the reverse lockout/reverse lights linkage will not work/fit. SULLY

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sully, type of headers may be a factor...I had some old school versions on my 70 black car and they worked ok with the Hurst linkage....they weren't big tubes though. I'll post some photos of the set up when I can...car is in the palm trees at the moment http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif our red 70 has a similar setup..more to follow.


wilma....almost in FL with Cheesehead http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[crash]

Hurst says to use a 538-6836 shifter handle...
But I have some customers that like the 538-7236 shifter handle for this same application...
I have some complete Nova Comp.+ shifters in stock... Crash
[email protected]

[WILMASBOYL78]

Crash, can you post a pic of the two diferent handles...thanks.

wilma

[goinforbroke]

I really appreciate the help. I got my the info I was lookin for and then some! I will be sure to post some pics to show my progress. Thanks Again.

[Allen]

The reverse lock-out rods didn't work / fit when I installed headers on my Nova.

[ORIGLS6]

Tom,
Would the Hurst shifter for a Tri-five Chevy work in a bench seat Nova? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[drdave69]

Here is where you can see all of the sticks available from Hurst: http://www.hurst-shifters.com/shifter-sticks.asp

By my calculations, stick numbers 238 0090 and 538 8022 look like they may fit well for a bench seat. I also need to replace my shifter assembly so I may use one of them.

[FANTASY FACTORY]

I belive i may have that shifter, as I have had both nova and chevelle 4 speeds of that era, feel free to cantact me for more info/availablity, joey
http://i27.tinypic.com/25846kp.jpg

[crash]

Tom,

Here are the pics you wanted of the shifter handles...Crash

[crash]

Tom,

Here's the 2nd pic...Crash

[drdave69]

I just thought of another question. Are all of the new Comp/Plus shifters identical with the differences being the handles and linkage?

[bigchevydaddy]

Shifter "brains" can differ in the handle mounting setup (offsets, etc.) and the lower linkage mounts.

good luck, BCD.

[goinforbroke]

Dude backed out of the deal on the M22 I was to buy. Now I need to find another one.

[budnate]

call Crash he will have a fresh one ready to use... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[goinforbroke]

Thanks, sent him an email.

[JRSully]

I have the 7236 Hurst handle in my 70 L78 Bench Car, it is in Member's rides if you want to see what it looks like.

[drdave69]

I just finished installing a Super Shifter body (was given to me by a friend) and Hurst handle 538 8022. I haven't driven the car yet (it was late) but rowing thru the gears seemed easy. The handle is in a comfortable spot and easier to reach than the previous one.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I always thought the Hurst stock round arm #4177 worked pretty good http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Hurst sourced it themselves for the '70 Nova w/ bench seat, but then, I'm probably biased! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif