Shifter swap

[morty318]

Need help guys, want to switch my shifter from the round stick (auto trans) to the t-shifter, I know I have to change the rubber shift plate, but if I get a shift assembly for the t-shifter (rectangle shaft), will it fit the linkage the same ?, from pictures it sure looks interchangable. Anyone ever try this? seems like it would pop right in. thanx kk.

[road chicken]

If that is a round ball with a button in the top- that is for a 70 challenger. You'd be better off selling it and getting the T handle as a unit. Probably make a few buck too as that is a one year item if I remember correctly

[morty318]

Thats what somebody else said, would the linkage also be from the challenger, or are they the same?,and where can I get a t handle set up, with shift assembly?, was that a 71 b body thing only? thanx for your help.

[road chicken]

i would think everything you have right now would fit / work since they are basically the same car in that section/ regard. However i don't know if there were linkage changes between the two. I would keep yours as a " package" for just that reason- one year only and MA did some silly $h!t like that back in the day

The Slapstik came on basically every cuda challenger charger and satellite auto with the console, from 71-74. these are , (obviously), a lot more common than the one you have.

check the swap meets there are always a few at a decent sized meet.

[ILUV72RRs]

Actually in 1974 they went back to putting a ball console shifter in the B-body. It's not the same as found as the '70 E-bodies. As I recall it's taller than the E-body, but it's been years since I've seen a '74 B-body console car as I don't get out much. I think they changed it due to the fact the plastic ones tend to break if you're not careful.

[road chicken]

Actually in 1974 they went back to putting a ball console shifter in the B-body. It's not the same as found as the '70 E-bodies. .

Whoops My bad Forgot about that.