What Hurst auto shifters were used back in the day

nuch_ss396 · #1 03-12-2007, 03:49 AM

Here's a Supercar historical question:

Back in the good old days, when automatic equipped Camaro's,
Chevelles, and Nova's were ordered, what shifters were offered
by the dealers? I believe Yenko offered a his-and-hers style
Hurst shifter - didn't they? Also, Hurst made some other
kind of automatic shifter that used a strange pattern
( a sort of zig-zag pattern ) and the shifter ball had that
pattern on it. I remember seeing one in a Camaro years ago
but can't remember if it was dealer installed or not. Anybody
know what this particular Hurst shifter was called? Anyone
here have a day 2 car with either of these two Hurst shifters?

Steve

x Baldwin Motion · #2 03-12-2007, 05:11 AM

Hurst offered thier "Dual Gate" shifter in the 68 442 that were equipped with automatics from the factory. It was kind of a zig zag thing. But that dosent answer your question now, does it?

apparently used as early as 64 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-Hurs...bayphotohosting

here's a claim that it was used on 69 Yenko Camaro

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-Cutlas...9QQcmdZViewItem

**John** · #3 03-12-2007, 05:18 AM

..Here' a photo of the one in my car
...Hurst Dual-gate shifter

https://www.yenko.net/features/2002/Jhho5_big.JPG

nuch_ss396 · #4 03-12-2007, 05:40 AM

John,

Great! Does your HDG shifter use a cable or linkage rod?
Does the reverse lockout still work? How about a neutral
safety switch and backup lights? I'd like to know how this
all works if you can spare some more input time.

Steve

nuch_ss396 · #5 03-12-2007, 06:29 AM

Here's a picture of the other Hurst "zig-zag" shifter I was
referencing earlier. Anyone know what it is/was? I think
it may have been an AutoStick, but those seem to be a straight
pattern instead of this one.

nuch_ss396 · #6 03-12-2007, 06:42 AM

Ever wonder if people visit this site and get an epiphany?

Just ended Hurst Dual Gate shifter auction

**MosportGreen66** · #7 03-12-2007, 07:10 AM

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Ever wonder if people visit this site and get an epiphany?

Just ended Hurst Dual Gate shifter auction

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I'm not sure that would work on a GM car without some sort modification... ad says its for a Mopar

JoeG · #8 03-12-2007, 07:34 AM

The shifter with the zig-zag pattern is an Auto-Stick ----I had Motion stick one in the my Chevelle when they first came out--late'70 or in '71. I used a neutral switch off a manual GTO activated by a bracket at the base of the shifter .The Car had to be in park to start...I just put a toggle-switch for the back-up lights under the dash...to pass inspections......Isn't it the same one they used on the Yenko Deuce....

**mnyenko** · #9 03-12-2007, 07:44 AM

The auto stick was used in deuces.They were shipped as column auto. The Hurst shifter was dealer installed at Yenko. I have the original one in my car. Starts in neutral. No back up lights. Earl

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