Slapstick T-Handle and Turn Signal Switch

[Videomagician]

After giving the 72 Chally the once over and replacing a few lamps, I've figured out I need a Turn Signal Switch.  Also, the T-handle is missing for the slapstick which I need to replace before I shove the metal post through my hand.  

Before I automatically order these items from Year One, I thought I'd see if there were anymore suggestions for places to purchase from or different parts available.

[Chryco Psycho]

 The turn signal switch should still be available from a local parts store , they used the same one for a long time

[Pistol Gripper]

You might want to check out this shifter handle:

http://www.gunslinger727.com

AustinChallenger has a post under Cudas & Challengers Galore  titled  Gunslinger.  Some good pics of it installed.  I'm planning on getting one when my resto is a bit farther along.

[Videomagician]

I found a switch rebuild kit at NAPA.  Now, since I don't have a service manual yet, how do I get to the switch?  It's been a long time since I've seen this much metal on a steering column <g>.

Man, that pistol grip is sweet but I may wait on dropping that much cash on one until I'm further along, too.

[Chryco Psycho]

 you will have to pull the wheel & drop the mount under the dash ,& feed it through the column housing  

[Videomagician]

THAT was what I was afraid of...

[Videomagician]

Well I pulled the steering wheel today, and tried to rebuild the TS switch.  I don't think it had ever been replaced before, and the old plastic just kind of crumbled when I pulled the old cam off.  I got the new cam in, which works the turn signals, but now causes some weirdness with the hazards and the brake lights.  

Oh well.  I was planning on rewiring most of the car after the body work and painting anyway.  Looks like a whole new switch assembly will be in order.

Best thing about today was I didn't think about work/my job once while fiddling with the car.  My therapy is working so far!  

[Chryco Psycho]

As bad as it can gets it still beats work!!!

[gizzard-1]

I may have a slapstick handle in the garage.  I think its missing the chrome strip on it though. email me at timandmandy@cox.net if you are interested.

[Videomagician]

gizzard-1,

Thanks for looking, but I already got one from Year One when I ordered a service manual, engine book, restoration guide, and the hemi coloring book for the kids!

Only problem now is the T-handle wouldn't go all the way down on the shaft in park to engage the release mechanism.    I guess I'll have to take the console apart to see if it has recessed itself for some reason.

One thing I DO need right now is the little chrome lever that engages the door lock on the interior drivers side.  Anyone know where I can find one of these?

[gizzard-1]

My slapstick did the same thing.  I had to install it in neutral.  Make sure all the springs and such are aligned correctly inside the handle.  I saw those chrome locking levers on ebay.  I havent seen them anywhere else. I thnk it was like $50 for a pair.

[Videomagician]

I've got a locking lever on the way thanks to one of our own members here.  

I tried installing the T handle in neutral and it would not go into park at all.  It was a nice day today so I ended up taking the family bike riding instead of working on the car.  I'm so glad Christmas vacation is about over so I get the house back to myself during the day when I'm not out working.

[Videomagician]

I am confused.  How many different types of shifter handles were used on 1972 Challengers?   The T-handle or the little ball shifter with knob on top?

The YO T-handle does not go all the way down on the shaft of the slapstik.  There is a round hole, and the bottom of the T-handle is too big to go through it.  Now, I just saw this on ebay:



Now here is the one I have:



Does this mean I just need to cut out the round hole to a rectangle and forget about it?

[Chryco Psycho]

there are the 2 types , the ball with the round shft was used in 70 & 75-??? , the T handle was used 71-74 , only the plastic slide is different which can be carefully opened up

[Videomagician]

Well I'm about to go out back and the pull the rotary tool out...

This car is going to end up with so many different year parts in it, I don't figure cuttin' on what is here now is going to hurt anything!