Automatic shifter handles

[GregP]

I was wondering if anyone has used a different automatic shifter handle in a Z other than the standard "T" handle? I'm looking for something that makes it look more like the manual shifter that will interchange without modifications for my 73 Z. I did a search and saw a thread that had Tomohawk using a handle out of a dodge but it didn't give much details.

Anyone use anything else?

Greg

[TomoHawk]

I don't use the whole handle, just the knnob part.

I had to make an adapter tube from two pieces of brass tubing, one fits inside the other for strength. Then I had to cut the pushrod to the right length.

I don't think there's anything you can just put on there, except another oem part.

Why didn't you just ask for more details?

[GregP]

Thanks for the info. I was hoping someone knew of a knob that I could just switch without mods. I think I will just look for a new original handle since mine is pretty beat looking.

[sblake01]

OEM Surplus has two of these left. They are the complete shifter assy.for an automatic up to 73 and they are new. The msrp is something like $272 but he generally sell stuff for 25% so it would cost you about $70 or so.

http://www.oem-surplus.com/nwp/index.htm

Right click on the page and look in 240Z, 260Z, 280Z (1970-1978)

[TomoHawk]

I waws thinking about doing the same thing as I did before, but with a shifter knob from a T-Bird. Does anybody know ifthe earlier T-Birds (2000 - 2003) had mecanical shifters or were they all electronic? the 2004 one was a button with wires going down to the transmission. The Z needs one with a pushrod in the shaft.

thx

[GregP]

Thanks for the info Stephen! I'm checking into the pricing.

Greg