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Old 12-01-2003 | 04:12 PM
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Car: 1984 Berlinetta
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Hand bag shifter

i was wondering if anyone has attempted to put in a hand bag shifter like the ones that were in chevelles. if not how hard would it be?

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Old 12-01-2003 | 04:46 PM
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do you have a picture of what you are talking about ?

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Old 12-01-2003 | 06:24 PM
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I'd like to se a pic also, never heard of it.
Old 12-01-2003 | 07:48 PM
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they were in automatics i'm sure that isn't the real name but my dad calls them that and it rubbed off on me kinda like an H with the top cut off. i'll keep looking for pics i know a 1971 Chevelle SS woud have it

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Old 12-01-2003 | 08:14 PM
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i think i know what he's talking about they were in second gen camaros too.
Old 12-01-2003 | 08:18 PM
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this:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2445309825
Old 12-01-2003 | 08:22 PM
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thats it see i wana do alot of 4th gen stuff in but i wana have hints of vintage muscle so how hard u guys think it would be to rig something up for this that would flow nice with a 4th gen interior. is it possible?

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Old 12-01-2003 | 08:29 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
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Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
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i don't like the look of that shifter at all. plus if you're putting in more 4th gen stuff....i.e....usually more curvey, why would you put in a boxy looking shifter?

i could possibly see it in a 3rd gen console, but the megashifter still looks better in my opinion and that's what i went with.
Old 12-01-2003 | 08:40 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z, 1990 RS
Engine: 383 Stroker TPI, 350 About To Go In
Transmission: 700R4 W/ Shift Kit And Stall, 700R4 W/ Shift Kit
A horseshoe shifter?
Old 12-01-2003 | 08:44 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro SC
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Well if thats the shifter in the pic from ebay your talking about, its a horse shoe shifter. My bro's got a 69 Camaro, and I've been schooled in the ways of the first gen Camaros.
Old 12-01-2003 | 10:42 PM
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now i see what everyone is talking about.... just never heard of it called a hand bag shifter.... looks to vintage in my opinion for a thirdgen
Old 12-02-2003 | 08:39 AM
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ya i dont like the look of those shifter. They look fugly in my opinion. Im sure it could be done though...
Old 12-02-2003 | 10:02 AM
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I LOVE the look of that shifter. If you get around to doing it let us know. This may have been just the new project for my GTA when it's finished at the shop. Thanks!
Old 12-02-2003 | 02:13 PM
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That's the same shifter that's in a friends 71 camaro (I've heard it referred to as a 'staple' shifter)
The only problem I could think of is they are fairly wide and may not fit the width of a 3rdgen console properly. I doubt a 4thgen console either.
I think it would match fairly well in a stock 3rdgen camaro console though, if it woud fit.
Old 12-02-2003 | 03:45 PM
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Car: 91 Z28/99 WS6/02 WS6
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That's one of my absolute favorite shifters (Granted, I have 2nd gens on the brain, 4th gens in the garage and 3rd gens for the winter)
Old 12-02-2003 | 03:56 PM
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can someone who has acess to one measure how wide it is? Thanx alot
Old 12-02-2003 | 11:26 PM
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Car: 90 camaro
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Axle/Gears: 9" with 4.88's
The shifter handle is 3 15/16" wide. The mounting plate at it's narrowest spot is 2 3/4" at it's widest it is 4 5/8"
Old 12-02-2003 | 11:44 PM
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Originally posted by deadbird
(I've heard it referred to as a 'staple' shifter)
Old 12-04-2003 | 06:52 AM
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Those shifters look great. Do it!
Old 12-04-2003 | 04:21 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
That looks like the shifter that I got for my 67 Riv... I like it in older cars, but not too crazy for 80+ cars... I dunno, but if done right with other mods it could look sweet!...

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