69 console four speed shifter questions

[66FBCharger]

I am looking for a 69 HURST four speed (console) shifter. I see a few on Ebay. What is the range of prices that you have seen the last year or so? How do I make sure I am getting the correct handle and shifter? Are there ID numbers? Are the A body shifters the same or different than the b body shifters?
Hurst is selling (on E bay) a complete setup (Shifter, knob, handle,rods, levers and mounting pad) all remanufactured for $850. I was thinking that that might be a decent deal. I figure if I spend $200 for the shifter and handle, have the shifter rebuilt ($250),rechrome the handle and buy a shift knob ($200), buy the shift rods and levers ($200?) and all the other misc. parts that they are including, I will be above the $850. Plus, I don't need to ship the stuff out to be redone. I could buy it, and it will be all ready to bolt on.
What do you guys think?

[Highbanked Hauler]

  If you need it to be spotless maybe the $850 is the way to go. If it were me, I'd wait to get a used shifter and get the rebuild parts if it is worn and have the handle chromed but that's just me.

[66FBCharger]

I am not sure what way I am going to go yet.
Typically what kind of prices have you seen on used shift handles and shifters?

[694spdRT]

Bought the shifter, handle, and 18 spline hemi 4 speed with bellhousing for $450 that is in my car. That was quite a while ago now. Shifter works fine but the handle needed chroming for around $70 I think.

A bodies are not the same BTW. You need a B body shifter. Also, the Hurst script changed a little at some point between '68 and '69 but functionally they are the same.

I am going to look at a used Hurst shifter mech today and buy some 4 speed pedals for my '68 so I will let you know.

[66FBCharger]

Bought the shifter, handle, and 18 spline hemi 4 speed with bellhousing for $450 that is in my car. That was quite a while ago now. Shifter works fine but the handle needed chroming for around $70 I think.

A bodies are not the same BTW. You need a B body shifter. Also, the Hurst script changed a little at some point between '68 and '69 but functionally they are the same.

I am going to look at a used Hurst shifter mech today and buy some 4 speed pedals for my '68 so I will let you know.

Wow $450 sounds like a great deal. I never really took note of what these shifters were going for, because I didn't have a need for one. I am looking for one now but I am not sure of the price range.
Thanks for your input.

[694spdRT]

Bought the shifter, handle, and 18 spline hemi 4 speed with bellhousing for $450 that is in my car. That was quite a while ago now. Shifter works fine but the handle needed chroming for around $70 I think.

A bodies are not the same BTW. You need a B body shifter. Also, the Hurst script changed a little at some point between '68 and '69 but functionally they are the same.

I am going to look at a used Hurst shifter mech today and buy some 4 speed pedals for my '68 so I will let you know.

Wow $450 sounds like a great deal. I never really took note of what these shifters were going for, because I didn't have a need for one. I am looking for one now but I am not sure of the price range.
Thanks for your input.

There is one on Craigslist right now down in Texas. $800 for the 18 spline trans, shifter, handle, and bellhousing.

[66FBCharger]

Bought the shifter, handle, and 18 spline hemi 4 speed with bellhousing for $450 that is in my car. That was quite a while ago now. Shifter works fine but the handle needed chroming for around $70 I think.

A bodies are not the same BTW. You need a B body shifter. Also, the Hurst script changed a little at some point between '68 and '69 but functionally they are the same.

I am going to look at a used Hurst shifter mech today and buy some 4 speed pedals for my '68 so I will let you know.

Wow $450 sounds like a great deal. I never really took note of what these shifters were going for, because I didn't have a need for one. I am looking for one now but I am not sure of the price range.
Thanks for your input.

There is one on Craigslist right now down in Texas. $800 for the 18 spline trans, shifter, handle, and bellhousing.

Could you please post the Craigslist link? I searched and couldn't find the ad. Thanks!

[maxwellwedge]

I have seen the console handles alone go for 300-500 depending on the seller and condition - so the deal above is a screaming one!

[694spdRT]

Here is the add. If I were closer it would not still be available. 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/1570523149.html

[66FBCharger]

Thanks! I emailed him. I hope to hear from him tonight.

[six-tee-nine]

Paid my Hurst 69 correct shifter handle a little over 325 dollar that was somewhere a year ago in very good condtion. Means you can see it's been used but the chrome is still perfect.....

[6bblgt]

mid-'68 & '69 "HURST" console levers are usually $200-400 for b-bodies, a-bodies are about double.

BREWER's sells a reproduction b-body console lever without "HURST" lettering.

The single line "HURST" lettering appeared sporatically during the mid-'68 thru '69 run.

[66FBCharger]

mid-'68 & '69 "HURST" console levers are usually $200-400 for b-bodies, a-bodies are about double.

BREWER's sells a reproduction b-body console lever without "HURST" lettering.

The single line "HURST" lettering appeared sporatically during the mid-'68 thru '69 run.

Do you have pictures to show the difference in HURST lettering? So either single or double line lettering is correct for a '69?

[six-tee-nine]

Some pictures of my stick........

BTW the 800 deal is a great one I paid 800 bucks for my 18 spline box (altough in excellent condition it will need a minor rebuild and new paint)
I paid another 300 for my 69 correct 11" bellhousing.
So that means I still need the shifter itself with connecting rods. But hey it's money well spend since these cars are like porn with a 4 gear in it...






EDIT : if you take a close look at the second picture you'll see the single line lettering

[66FBCharger]

Here is the add. If I were closer it would not still be available. 

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/1570523149.html

I heard from the seller. He said it is not an 18 spline trans. It is a 23 spline. He said he counted.He said it is the original trans. out a 68 R/T. I offered to buy the shifter and bellhousing. The owner said he wanted to sell it all together.

[maxwellwedge]

I doubt it was an R/T with a 23 spline...

[66FBCharger]

I doubt it was an R/T with a 23 spline...

Agreed! He insisted it was. I wasn't going to try to correct him.

[six-tee-nine]

I'd pick it up all togther if I were you.
Keep the trans as a spare or resell it. Or when you know how to, rebuild and restore it and then sell it and make some money out of it.......

[66FBCharger]

I'd pick it up all togther if I were you.
Keep the trans as a spare or resell it. Or when you know how to, rebuild and restore it and then sell it and make some money out of it.......

six-tee-nine,
I considered buying the whole package. The problem is getting it from Tx. to Ct. I can get a shipping crate built to hold the trans. that would cost me $75 plus the cost to ship it to TX. I figure at least $100 to ship the trans. and maybe another $50 to get the bellhousing and shifter shipped. To me it is not worth all the added expense. If it was a Hemi 4 speed trans. I would have had it sitting in my garage already.
Plus, I am not there to inspect the gears so I don't know what I am getting.
You can buy it if you want. I have already passed on it.

[six-tee-nine]

I can understand your point.....

No need for me to get it, my 18 spline is laying on the shelf ready to get placed behind fat stroker 440 that'll be alot of fun