[TripleTap]

I'm bolting up a TH350 in my '72, and I'm looking for a cool aftermarket shifter. I've looked at Hurst, and B&M, but all of the models they have are "racing" style. This car is just gonna be a daily driver, I don't need all that stuff. My requirements are simple: A lighted indicator, floor mount, and cool looks(of course). Any suggestions?

Thanks guys

 

[Uncle]

We have a B&M Quicksilver in our '71. You can leave it alone or mannually shift using the ratchet feature. We like it!
Got it from Summit for about $145.

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Phil
"I don't believe I'da told that"

 

[normie]

You can buy a stock console and shifter for about 375-400 bucks or just the shifter for 119 bucks.. I've had a few B&M's and they failed in under a year of daily driver use...

 

[drptop70ss]

I run quicksilvers in a few cars, and use them when I need a ratchet shifter. I have used many different B/M shifters and the only failure I ever had was a broken cable, which was my fault because I routed it with too tight a loop under the car. The quicksilver in my 70 has been in there almost 10 years with no problems.

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Dave (NY)
70 chevelle ss396 conv
66 chevelle ss396 hdp/conv
72 chevelle
TC member #493
Never forget Earnhardt!

 

[Gandalf80]

I have a hurst vmatic2 and it's awsome. Looks sweet and works real well.



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Chris Dagenais
Saskatchewan
'71 Malibu with a home built 454!
"Hard work MAY pay of in the long run, but laziness pays off NOW"
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[randy70]

I used to have a fairbanks shifter in my 69 chevelle awesome shifter but I think that winters owns the company now so im not sure if its still as good.The guy that bought the car from me is still using it after 12 years.
Still on my search for the right chevelle
Randy

 

[AdamLym]

Hurst pro-matic here. I love it, looks good too.

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1971 Chevelle Malibu - 406 sbc TH350

Pictures of my '71 before I got it home
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Pictures of the frame, firewall and interior (in progress)
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[Cardiac]

I bought a B&M QuickSilver when they first came out and installed it in my Elcamino over 18 years ago, 2 years before that I had it in a (real) pickup. It was in service the entire 20 years.

Only twice did I have to replace the cable, both times my fault. My new 4L60 transmission requires the extra (OD) detent that the early QuickSilver did not have. The need for a new one was at hand so I bought a B&M Hammer So far no problems

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Dale
Lowered '67 Elcamino
ZZ430HP / 4L60
"Canyon Carver"
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[This message has been edited by Cardiac (edited 04-30-2001).]

 

[TripleTap]

Thanks For the info, guys! I'm down to 2 shifters: B&M Quick Silver, or Hurst Vmatic 2. The Quick Silver seems to be the favorite, and has a good history, but the Vmatic seems pretty cool too. I'll put some pics on my website when I figure all this out and do the install.

Thanks again, Guys!

 

[maliciousracing]

Honestly, I don't think you could really go wrong either way, but my suggestion would be the Hurst V-Matic 2...I had one in my El Camino, and now that the Elky is torn down for the forseeable future, plan to use it in a '66 Buick Skylark street/strip car I'm building. I've been really happy with the V-Matic 2, both in the operation and appearance aspects. IMHO, it looks a lot better than the B&M Quicksilver, but I suppose preferences in appearance are a bit subjective.

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Nick Johnson
Malicious Intent Racing
'65 Malibu - 402/injected alcohol
'64 El Camino - Someday the body will return to the frame!

Save Gas...Burn Nitro...or at least alky

 

[TripleTap]

Vmatic 2 it is! I agree with you maliciousracing, I like the looks of the hurst better than the B&M, it has a more trick-old-school look to it. Look forward to the install.

thanks

 

[Gandalf80]

You won't be disappointed!

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Chris Dagenais
Saskatchewan
'71 Malibu with a home built 454!
"Hard work MAY pay of in the long run, but laziness pays off NOW"
My Page