Picked up the Cuda

[anlauto]

If your 74 has a slap stik but doesn't say it, then you've answered your own question. I was under the impression, that if they didn't "say it" then they didn't have it.....but as I said, I could be wrong....and most likely am.

[sdweatherman]

 Thanks anlauto for the assessment on the shifter. I was not sure if it was early E-body or late - but not having the slap stick wording on the indicator makes sense for a later car. I think the handle itself should be close.

WithoutRemorse - if you want to swap just handles, or want to sell the T-handle, just send me a PM.

[dfrazz]

Thanks anlauto for the assessment on the shifter. I was not sure if it was early E-body or late - but not having the slap stick wording on the indicator makes sense for a later car. I think the handle itself should be close.
WithoutRemorse - if you want to swap just handles, or want to sell the T-handle, just send me a PM.

I have read that the very first round of production of the 1970 shifter did not have the wording on the window with the ball shaped shifter.  The 73-74 should have a "T" handle.  I believe you may have a very early production slap stick shifter.  This is a pic from a '70 Cuda that was ordered in the middle of '69 and delivered in November of '69.

[crocha617]

I have read that the very first round of production of the 1970 shifter did not have the wording on the window with the ball shaped shifter.  The 73-74 should have a "T" handle.  I believe you may have a very early production slap stick shifter.  This is a pic from a '70 Cuda that was ordered in the middle of '69 and delivered in November of '69.

I agree with you on the early production not having the lettering but I think Alan is right also. In 73 or 74 I think they went back to the 70 style shifter because the T handles were all breaking and were crap. I read it somewhere at some point and it may or may not be true.

[blown motor]

My 74 has a T handle but I have no way of knowing if it is original.

[74 challenge]

Mine has the original BALL shifter on it. There is some debate as to weather or not some left overs were put on the first production e-bodies of 1974  - however this debate seems to arise with any early production car of every make and model. Mine is a late built Challenger and sports it's factory ball shifter.

I am not sure if it says slap shift or not.

[sdweatherman]

I agree with you on the early production not having the lettering but I think Alan is right also. In 73 or 74 I think they went back to the 70 style shifter because the T handles were all breaking and were crap. I read it somewhere at some point and it may or may not be true.

I have heard of the switch back to the ball shifter mid 74 run also. Things that make you go hmmm.....
Thanks again for all of the input. Scott.

[71340RT]

Nice project and great story. Good luck!