4 speed shifter question...pics too.

[challenger71]

Here are some pics of my new 833 trans. I was wondering if the shifter is the right one? It is going into a 71 challenger with a console. I have seen many others that are just a straight piece of metal whereas mine has this bend in it. I was told it came out of a 71 Cuda, but I am not sure. Is the bend in it to avoid hitting the console? Any help would be appreciated.

[fantum]

I had a friend that had one with the bend much like yours and when I drove it I had trouble hitting second and fourth gears because my elbow would hit the seat.

I haven't had the car for quite some time now, but as I remember when I purchased a new shifter for my car I got one that had an 8 inch handle because it was much shorter and straight.  Never had a problem hitting my elbow on the seat and I truly enjoyed the short throw.


fantum

[Moparal]

That is not a e body shifter handle

[73Chally]

That is not a e body shifter handle

  I do believe that is a B Body shifter, but definitely not E Body.  Here is a pic of the correct one.  Plenty of them on Ebay.  Just make sure you get the push in or bolt in type shifter, depending on which shifter mechanism you have.

[Chryco Psycho]

that is the raltively rare B body bench seat handle 

[FJ5_440]

Nice model collection under the workbench!!

[challenger71]

Thanks about the model collection. I have about 100 unfinished and 100 done. Of course i have like 4 challenger and 2 cuda ones that need to be built yet.  Thanks for the info on the shifter too guys. I just went on ebay and scored a push in style handle. So as soon as I get it, I will be listing the B body handle on there....any offers?

[Aussie Challenger]

  I bought mine new from Brewers, cannot remember the price but it was a good price and not chipped or worn. Some of the ebag prices have gone into fairy land and they are not all originals either.