WTB Vintage Hurst Ivory T Handle (Plastic)

[NorCam]

Looking for a little Day 2 fluff to finish off a vintage shifter install. Would anyone happen to have a new in package plastic Hurst T Handle in ivory that they'd be willing to sell or trade on other day 2 parts?

I'd like to find one but not interested in the eBay sellers.

[MosportGreen66]

Graeme, good luck - they're rare. I ran one in my '69 Z28 as it was a perfect compliment (real 729 interior car) . One spirited shift and the handle cracked. I suggest running a metal T Handle - don't want to deter you at all though!

Regards,
Dan

[big gear head]

Facebook group Vintage Moroso, Mr. Gasket & Performance Equipment Aficionados. There are several guys on there that have Hurst T handles. I've seen several white ones.

[vince]

graeme, i have been looking for one forever. found a few for a kings ransome. bought a black one here on this site a while back. bought a white repo from NPD last week waiting for it to arrive was always partial to the white ball though good luck.

[chevyandpontiac]

I love the white handles also, but I am not gentle on my stuff, I took these aluminum ones and sandblasted them and Cerakoted them white, i filled in the back with Testors enamel paint, the one was a picture just before I wipe off the extra with lacquer thinner.

[NorCam]

That's a great idea Dan...

I think Russell had also suggested that to me. Being that I plan on banging on this one I should probably follow that advice and will look for a patterned original and have it powder or ceramic coated.

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by vince

graeme, i have been looking for one forever. found a few for a kings ransome. bought a black one here on this site a while back. bought a white repo from NPD last week waiting for it to arrive was always partial to the white ball though good luck.

I saw the repro ones this morning on the NPD site. Let me know how that plastic holds up. I think the biggest issue with the old originals is that the plastic has become brittle with age. Some I have seen look all marbled and a few I have seen have spidering throughout. One hit on those and I'm sure they'd end up in pieces.

Some good advice in going with the recoat of an aluminum version I think. I'll look to score one of those and recolor it in the interim.

[big gear head]

The first year that I tried racing my car I had a Super Shifter with a round ball. It was so hot and my hands were sweating so much that I couldn't get a good grip on it. The next year I had a T handle on it.

[vince]

Originally Posted by NorCam

I saw the repro ones this morning on the NPD site. Let me know how that plastic holds up. I think the biggest issue with the old originals is that the plastic has become brittle with age. Some I have seen look all marbled and a few I have seen have spidering throughout. One hit on those and I'm sure they'd end up in pieces.

Some good advice in going with the recoat of an aluminum version I think. I'll look to score one of those and recolor it in the interim.

graeme, the t-handle arrived today. i am really surprised. this is no way plastic its got some weight to it no way your breaking this thing. the threads are direct drilled in to the handle. im guessing its painted aluminum time will tell but it looks good and feels good. for 50 bucks im satisfied.i spent 3x that for an original(black) that sits under my bench in the garage.

after further inspection im going to backtrack on the direct drill statement. i scratched back a bit of the paint and it does seem to have the thread insert. i will add the pic here. i still feel like this handle will take a beating time will tell.

[NorCam]

I'll order one on Monday. Thanks Vince