4 Speed Shifter

[performance412]

I'm looking to put a 4 speed into a 63 Avanti. I have everything that I need but I really want a stock shifter, not a Hurst. I know, I know the stock shifter wasn't great, but I would really like to get my hands on a stock shifter. Does anyone know where I could find one or have one that they took out and didn't throw away? Thanks!

[brad]

Do you just want the look of the original shifter? or are you wanting it for concourse judging? There are stock looking round handles that fit the Hurst "guts" available that look completely stock on the inside including shifter placement, and the round boot too. Dave Thiebault sells the handle.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

I'll second that vote for Dave's shifter.  I have one of his in my '64 Avanti.  The top is turned down & threaded to accept the stock knob. The handle (rod) looks just like the original, except that it's not tapered.  The original had a slight taper from bottom to top.  You would have to be told that it lacks that taper to see it.  The Hurst shifts a whole lot better than the stock el-cheapo shifter.  If you want one, though, I may have one in the basement.

--Dwight