Pistol Grip Shifter

[HaulinAsp]

Just ordered one and am awaiting its arrival.

 

[amoparman]

Let us know how you all like it!! Also, if you would like a set of custom carved wooden handles, just let me know. I can use about any wood you want. Just PM me. You can see how mine turned out and that was the first set that I have done. I adjust for large or small hands.

So, if you are interested, PM me. We can talk from there!
All proceeds go to fund my trip to the NATS this year...

Stretch

 

[hemi killer]

Since i have had mineand tested it, I have had no issues with 3rd gear and the shifts are very smooth. A shorter throw would be nice, but I do not plan on racing. Great quality, Gunslinger is the official aftermarket pistol grip shifter for the older mopars.

 

[HaulinAsp]

Can't wait for mine to show up...........

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

Bought One From Summit!

Hey everyone check this out. I took a 1970 Chrysler B-body non-console Pistol Grip shifter handle, and mounted it on Boomers Gen I shifter (it will mount on any of Boomer's shifters). What do you think, I did have to cut it down some, and drill new holes, but it fits and shifts perfectly. Damn, this was the comfort I was looking for ever since I got my truck. What do you think?

Bill.

Hello Bill,
Are you still around? Do you still have this pistol grip installed? I just bought a 1970-1974 B Body Hurst Reproduction Pistol Grip Shifter from Summit. As I compare it to your pictures, it seems that mine does not have as much "forward cant" as your original one has. I have a modified B&M Shift Kit (put more preload in the centering springs and removed the thick plastic gasket & used a liquid gasket.) I have tried a t-handle, the newer Hurst billet aluminum pistol grip, but they do not look or feel right. I am stoked to get my truck back so I can use my new shifter. Are you still happy with it? Any tips are appreciated.

thank you,

Jon

 

[1qksrt]

I,ve discussed this numerous times with friends,(still thinking)
Looks pretty damn good to me!!!!!:rock: :rock:
(as long as its comfortable):dontknow:

 

[Carlwalski]

Hey everyone check this out. I took a 1970 Chrysler B-body non-console Pistol Grip shifter handle, and mounted it on Boomers Gen I shifter (it will mount on any of Boomer's shifters). What do you think, I did have to cut it down some, and drill new holes, but it fits and shifts perfectly. Damn, this was the comfort I was looking for ever since I got my truck. What do you think?

Bill.

Mate, coming from an E-Body owner, that looks awesome. Before I even saw this thread I thought about it. Good thing is, Harms Auto (Scott) makes custom grips so you can have the same comfort & style but to match your interior; black, dark grey, etc, or go wild with bright sublime if you want! Very cool, I'll definitely keep that in the possible mods to do list.

:rock:

 

[1qksrt]

:dito: :dito: :dito: :dito:

 

[Carlwalski]

I just emailed Gunslinger Automotive and asked if they would make "reversed" pistol grip handles. I didn't even think about it until late but the grips are the "Wrong way" around for me. I had a feel of my Cuda's pistol grip with my left hand and it just feels ugly lol. I asked if they were able to make some grips that are reversed. With the "3 screw" piece on the left side of the handle (as you look at it from behind) with the "thumb rest" part on the right.

Hopefully they do or else I won't buy one. Didn't see the carbon fiber ones until today, somehow I skipped page 2 of this thread, they sure do look awesome. Can someone confirm that all I need is a B-Body non console (bench seat style) Hurst Pistol grip shifter, correct? Then I can just change the handles over to what I like. This should spin your minds some RHD Rams.


:rock:

 

[Carlwalski]

What about these screw on style grips? Will they fit? Are they the correct dimensions? :dontknow:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pist...018QQitemZ280146855970QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[amoparman]

I just emailed Gunslinger Automotive and asked if they would make "reversed" pistol grip handles. I didn't even think about it until late but the grips are the "Wrong way" around for me. I had a feel of my Cuda's pistol grip with my left hand and it just feels ugly lol. I asked if they were able to make some grips that are reversed. With the "3 screw" piece on the left side of the handle (as you look at it from behind) with the "thumb rest" part on the right.

Hopefully they do or else I won't buy one. Didn't see the carbon fiber ones until today, somehow I skipped page 2 of this thread, they sure do look awesome. Can someone confirm that all I need is a B-Body non console (bench seat style) Hurst Pistol grip shifter, correct? Then I can just change the handles over to what I like. This should spin your minds some RHD Rams.


:rock:

The grips aren't the only problem with the gunslinger handle. The bar is bent up towards the top just under the grip area. If you can get a handle bent the right way, I can custom carve you a set of handles for the shifter. I carved a set for my gunslinger handle because I have large hands and the stock grips felt too small. I'll post pics of them when I find them.


Stretch

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

Hurst Reproduction has no bend!

I am going to think about this anatomically and ergonomically. If a pistol grip shifter is mounted vertical, it is not ergonomically correct. My Hurst Reproduction B-body pistol Grip shifter has no bend in it, so the grip will have a forward and inward cant (lean) to it. This is more "ergonomically" sound....atleast according to my ergonomic book at work. My truck currently has the B&M short throw in it. My vise has the original Hurst Unit with the pistol grip mounted.



Pix: DO your have to be a "supporting" member to load pix? I am trying to upload .bmp waaaayyyyy under the max size and it just says please wait. I have loaded many pix on the charger forum no problem. what up?

 

[Carlwalski]

The grips aren't the only problem with the gunslinger handle. The bar is bent up towards the top just under the grip area. If you can get a handle bent the right way, I can custom carve you a set of handles for the shifter. I carved a set for my gunslinger handle because I have large hands and the stock grips felt too small. I'll post pics of them when I find them.


Stretch

I don't really follow but OK. This was the reply from Gunslinger.......

"The carbon fiber grips are made in a steel tooling and it would be quite expensive to make another tooling to make the grips reversed. In a few months, i will have some wood grips that will be reversed to fit the right hand drive. To make the shifter stick reversed is not a problem. Thanks Jason"

I replied with how much as I don't mind paying extra for set up costs and for the custom handle I want.

 

[Begood]

Hello Bill,
Are you still around? Do you still have this pistol grip installed? I just bought a 1970-1974 B Body Hurst Reproduction Pistol Grip Shifter from Summit. As I compare it to your pictures, it seems that mine does not have as much "forward cant" as your original one has. I have a modified B&M Shift Kit (put more preload in the centering springs and removed the thick plastic gasket & used a liquid gasket.) I have tried a t-handle, the newer Hurst billet aluminum pistol grip, but they do not look or feel right. I am stoked to get my truck back so I can use my new shifter. Are you still happy with it? Any tips are appreciated.

thank you,

Jon

Yes I am still running the pistol grip shifter. I love it, I cannot think of anything I would rather use on my truck. Plus since it is an orginal Mopar handle I never have to worry about it breaking because it is so think.

Bill.

 

[amoparman]

I don't really follow but OK. This was the reply from Gunslinger.......

"The carbon fiber grips are made in a steel tooling and it would be quite expensive to make another tooling to make the grips reversed. In a few months, i will have some wood grips that will be reversed to fit the right hand drive. To make the shifter stick reversed is not a problem. Thanks Jason"

I replied with how much as I don't mind paying extra for set up costs and for the custom handle I want.

If you look at the normal shifter handle, it bends at an angle near the top. That would need to be reversed for right hand drive. It's cool that they can do that, and that they will have the wooden grips to go with it. I wish you luck!

Stretch

 

[Carlwalski]

If you look at the normal shifter handle, it bends at an angle near the top. That would need to be reversed for right hand drive. It's cool that they can do that, and that they will have the wooden grips to go with it. I wish you luck!

Stretch

I'm not sure what you mean still, you mean the circle in the photo I made below? (green circle). As far as I can see, it will still be the same LHD or RHD, won't make any difference, it's just a curved piece on the same angle which ever side you sit.

The part I want to change is the curved "thumb" rest (yellow circle), I need that to be on the opposite side of the handle. As for Gunslinger, I don't think he's making 100% new shifters, just RHD handle grips.


Cheers,
Carl

 

[amoparman]

I'm not sure what you mean still, you mean the circle in the photo I made below? (green circle). As far as I can see, it will still be the same LHD or RHD, won't make any difference, it's just a curved piece on the same angle which ever side you sit.

The part I want to change is the curved "thumb" rest (yellow circle), I need that to be on the opposite side of the handle. As for Gunslinger, I don't think he's making 100% new shifters, just RHD handle grips.


Cheers,
Carl

Ah, I see the problem. The part I am talking about is the actual bar stock piece below the handle. See the pictures below. Just below the actual grip area, the bar angles off a bit. If you are sitting in the truck, the bar angles down to the right to meet the shifter base. I added a pic from the front and rear of the handle. You can see the bend at the bottom of each picture. That is the bend I am talking about. I hope this helps!

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Stretch

 

[RAMviperIFFIC]

installed pix!

Hurst reproduction E-Body pistol Grip Shifter!:rock:

 

[Carlwalski]

Ah, I see the problem. The part I am talking about is the actual bar stock piece below the handle. See the pictures below. Just below the actual grip area, the bar angles off a bit. If you are sitting in the truck, the bar angles down to the right to meet the shifter base. I added a pic from the front and rear of the handle. You can see the bend at the bottom of each picture. That is the bend I am talking about. I hope this helps!

Stretch

Cool, thanks mate. I see what you mean now. So, if I do get one I'd need new RHD grips and to "bend" the shifter handle itself, sounds a little scary lol.

 

[amoparman]

Cool, thanks mate. I see what you mean now. So, if I do get one I'd need new RHD grips and to "bend" the shifter handle itself, sounds a little scary lol.

Cool. If they said they will have something for you, I'm sure they'll bend it the right direction as well. Good luck and post up when you get it!!:rock:

Stretch