Author Topic: Resto-Rick Pistol-grip Auto shifter install ... (Read 46153 times)

BIGSHCLUNK · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2012 - 06:16:45 PM »

Quote from: dodj on January 22, 2011 - 07:09:17 AM

For those that don't know, the AutoGrip is made and sold by a member of this site. Quapman.

I think he's got a good product. No issues in the 3 years I've had it.

walkAbout · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2012 - 02:22:46 AM »

Quote from: brads70 on January 15, 2012 - 05:10:39 PM

Not sure about your shifter but on mine I pull the trigger. I think on the other style you pull down on the whole shifter to change gears.

Ok, thanks, I have to try... Anyway my trigger is metal and blank. What I've seen so far (at least the repros) are plastic and black, even the one in the opening post here.

And yes, Resto Ricks pulls down the whole shifter, I've read it in an other thread here. I think that's why there is a long hole where the allen screw is.

CU

walkAbout

walkAbout · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2012 - 02:27:46 AM »

Quote from: BIGSHCLUNK on January 15, 2012 - 06:16:45 PM

I think he's got a good product. No issues in the 3 years I've had it.

This is the one from quapman with the trigger. I will also go for it. Like it more like this, and even if others are driving the car.
How is the trigger handled while driving?

CU

walkAbout

TreeFrog · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2012 - 08:47:55 PM »

There is still one more Pistol Style not shown ... anyone care to show the third one? (has the metal lift trigger)
As I recall, This one was the most easy to use. I tried out both trigger styles at Carlisle, and was impressed with both.

Aussie Challenger · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2012 - 10:43:38 PM »

Here's a pic of the Gunslinger Pistol Grip in my 1970 Challenger & and an inquiring grand daughter.
For the observant I have a '71 shifter in my car.

walkAbout · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2012 - 06:39:43 AM »

Quote from: TreeFrog on January 16, 2012 - 08:47:55 PM

There is still one more Pistol Style not shown ... anyone care to show the third one? (has the metal lift trigger)

Sure, or is it the Gunslinger Pistol Grip shown above. The Gunslinger Pistol Grip seems like it is not that easy to grab as it looks to vertically. And I have to shift a lot with my manual valve body.

CU
walkAbout

Aussie Challenger · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2012 - 06:46:08 AM »

I find it great, others might not, having to push down on the shifter was awkward for me so I went for the trigger.

brads70 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2012 - 07:16:21 AM »

There is also this type. Shift-r-arm, Duncan motor sports
http://www.duncan-motor-sports.com/prod02.htm

walkAbout · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2012 - 04:06:01 PM »

Quote from: Aussie Challenger on January 17, 2012 - 06:46:08 AM

I find it great, others might not, having to push down on the shifter was awkward for me so I went for the trigger.

I agree, just my thoughts... That's why I go for a trigger too.

And the "Shift-r-arm" in my opinion doesn't look good.

Thanks for mentioning.

CU

walkAbout

brads70 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2012 - 05:46:35 PM »

Quote from: walkAbout on January 17, 2012 - 04:06:01 PM

I agree, just my thoughts... That's why I go for a trigger too.

And the "Shift-r-arm" in my opinion doesn't look good.

Thanks for mentioning.

CU

walkAbout

That's why I went with Quapmans! Autogrip. I love it! Works great!

_Russ_ · « **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2012 - 08:17:50 PM »

I went the other way. The trigger concept just seemed awkward and unnecessary. The Resto-Rick version utilises the push-down concept of the original shifter, however the entire grip moves down not just a button.

It requires no effort and you don't actually have to push down on it. The wait of your hand is adequate. Much simpler.

walkAbout · « **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2012 - 01:58:11 PM »

Quote from: brads70 on January 17, 2012 - 05:46:35 PM

That's why I went with Quapmans! Autogrip. I love it! Works great!

Yeah, I also made my decision.

Brad, is the trigger triggered like firing the pistol? Grab the pistol with the hand and fire/trigger with the forefinger? Can you or someone provide me an installation pdf?

I know this thread is about Resto-Rick's Pistol-grip Auto shifter, but we discussed all others here as well.

CU

walkAbout

ragtopdodge · « **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2012 - 02:14:54 PM »

I like the Quapman one, but the polish on it is quite a bit duller than the OEM shaft on the shifter. I.e. does not match.

walkAbout · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2012 - 04:28:56 PM »

Quote from: walkAbout on January 16, 2012 - 02:22:46 AM

Anyway my trigger is metal and blank. What I've seen so far (at least the repros) are plastic and black, even the one in the opening post here.

Somebody knows if this trigger button is stock? I can't get it off and will destroy it.

CU

walkAbout

_Russ_ · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2012 - 05:31:06 PM »

What's it doing? Has it started to unscrew and then stopped? or simply won't unscrew at all?

Can't remember how mine came off.