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Offline crider

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« on: August 20, 2016, 06:21:53 AM »
I've started looking at shifters for my build. Just curious as to what some of you guys are using for powerglide shifters?
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Re: shifters
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2016, 07:56:43 AM »
check Neal & Parks thier tube shifter is pretty cool.I cheated and built my own.I don't suggest that because then you are thief and ripping Parks off even if you will not make one for anyone else.I know this too well.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2016, 09:25:30 AM »
I like the precision shifter myself, but this question is sure to bring as many different responses as there are shifters.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2016, 06:48:06 PM »
Hurst quarter stick. Mounted where the pinion snubber used to on the 8 3/4 rearend.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2016, 07:14:50 PM »
I am using a Precision Shifter. Can be totally operated with just one hand and is only 3/4" wide.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2016, 07:28:26 PM »
Percision shifter for me also. Great for small area's and easy operation.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2016, 09:29:50 PM »
I tried various brands and didn't like any of them, over priced and none of them fit MY needs, so I made my own, it's not that difficult:
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Re: shifters
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2016, 05:28:37 AM »
Quote from: wideopen231 on August 20, 2016, 07:56:43 AM
check Neal & Parks thier tube shifter is pretty cool.I cheated and built my own.I don't suggest that because then you are thief and ripping Parks off even if you will not make one for anyone else.I know this too well.

I also made my own, it's not as slim or lightweight as theirs but it activates park. It doesn't operate the same as theirs and is hard linked to shifter.  I don't see it as ripping anyone off unless it's for commercial gain and a blatant copy.

The piece N+P make is a nice piece, and I've since seen one in the UK after I made mine, but I simply couldn't afford to buy one when I had the ability to make one to my design and dimensions and which suited my needs, ie operates park, doesn't use a cable and is adjustable to give greater throw in the driven gears.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2016, 07:05:08 PM »
Frameworks is the gold standard--I will post a pic tomorrow--dedicated dragster shifter not made for years now but plenty of them made--it is the one that everybody wants--slim, light, works!
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Re: shifters
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2016, 04:43:25 AM »
Unless the customer has a specific preference for something else I use the Precision unit in all my builds. Narrow, simple to mount and a quality piece that works.

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Re: shifters
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2016, 09:28:01 AM »
cant use those with a handbrake
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Re: shifters
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2016, 10:53:48 AM »
biondo racing sells the outlaw shifters , pretty thin and user friendly

those framework shifters where nice! if you can find one. i had one in the old quay dragster i had
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Re: shifters
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2016, 11:45:37 AM »
Quote from: dreracecar on August 25, 2016, 09:28:01 AM
cant use those with a handbrake

Can't use what with a hand brake?
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Re: shifters
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2016, 11:54:41 AM »
For my new roadster I bought a Quarter Pro shifter. Small, thin, one handed operation, reasonably priced. Biondo and Malave Racing Components sell them. Had a Frameworks shifter in my last car and it worked well but took 2 hands with the reverse lock-out.
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Re: shifters
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2016, 12:44:17 PM »
Quote from: fuel749 on August 25, 2016, 11:45:37 AM
Quote from: dreracecar on August 25, 2016, 09:28:01 AM
cant use those with a handbrake

Can't use what with a hand brake?

 If you run a Nostalgia dragster and use a hand brake , there is no room for a conventinal style shifter no matter how thin, and why I used a ratchet style between the drivers legs
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