wich shifter do you prefer in a 68,69 charger

[nelson_audet]

wich shifter do you prefer in a 1968 or 1969 charger 4 spd, the stock ball shifter hurst or upgraded with a pistol grip hurst shifter

[markrt68]

Edit, cos I'm a dumbass

[472 R/T SE]

Just say no to pistol grip shifters in anything but '70 & newer.   

[BrianShaughnessy]

I have a pistol grip on the Keisler but I prefer a Hurst T-handle over anything else.     Don't like ball shifters at all.

Problem with the T handle rowing a 833 is that you'll be smacking your leg going to 2nd unless you have it at an angle.   And you'll also smash your knuckles going for 3rd - but that happens with a ball also. 

[Dino]

 

[Back N Black]

Pistol grip.       


Seriously, i love the pistol grip in your car Nelson.

[Ghoste]

I like the ball shifters.

[tan top]

I like the ball shifters.

 yeah  me too  
,   but pistol grips look good also  

[nelson_audet]

for me i vote for the pistol grip.. i love the looking of this shifter, but i also love the 1969 brown  ball shifter....But i prefer the pitol grip with console and his sneaky twist !

[41husk]

I love the pistol grip look!  I even like the pistal grip inthe auto cars

[moparstuart]

I love the pistol grip look!  I even like the pistal grip inthe auto cars

[moparstuart]

 

[Dino]

Nice!   

Where's the button?

[John_Kunkel]

With some people, like me, it's not about esthetics but ergonomics...the factory pistol-grip handle just feels right; I've retrofitted them to just about every standard shift car I've owned in recent years, including my '92 Diesel Ram and '05 Mustang.

[tracpack440]

 Ball shifter for me.

[A383Wing]

Ball shifters for me as well

Bryan

[Fred]

Pistol grip.       


Seriously, i love the pistol grip in your car Nelson.

Me too, that is cool!!
Do you need a license for that or will a driver's license suffice?   

[nelson_audet]

the ball shifter look like to have more vote than the pistol grip !

[RIDGERACER383]

I like the ball shifter.Has a better look to me,but i'm old school too.

[moparstuart]

Nice!   

Where's the button?

you push it down or pull it up to shift into different gears

[Dino]

Nice!   

Where's the button?

you push it down or pull it up to shift into different gears

Interesting.  Is that one of Gunslingers' shifters?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

With some people, like me, it's not about esthetics but ergonomics...the factory pistol-grip handle just feels right; I've retrofitted them to just about every standard shift car I've owned in recent years,including my '92 Diesel Ram and '05 Mustang.

Blasphemy I say!!  

[68RT4ME]

With some people, like me, it's not about esthetics but ergonomics...the factory pistol-grip handle just feels right; I've retrofitted them to just about every standard shift car I've owned in recent years,including my '92 Diesel Ram and '05 Mustang.

Blasphemy I say!!  

Blasphemy X2....lol    I say Ball shifter all the way....

[resq302]

Im pretty much a stock type of guy so Id have to say ball type for 68 and 69 but if you have a 70, its gotta have a pistol grip!

[moparstuart]

Nice!   

Where's the button?

you push it down or pull it up to shift into different gears

Interesting.  Is that one of Gunslingers' shifters?

no duncan        http://www.duncan-motor-sports.com/3.html

[Cooter]

Pistol Grip. For basically nothing more than it gets more attention.

[66FBCharger]

I agee with 472 RTSE.
Pistol grips are great for '70 and up, but stick with the ball shifter for '68 and '69s!

[Charger 1]

I say ball or t-handle.  IMO, the handle just appears to be too long on pistol grips in b-bodies.  I do, however, like the looks of a pistol grip in either an e-body or a '71 and up b-body with console - nice short shifter.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, that long throw non console pistol pistol grip almost looks like one of those Rat Fink monster shifters.

[John_Kunkel]

So, it seems as though everybody's opinion of the pistol-grip is based on looks alone.  TSK, TSK. 

[1968 Charger B5]

It seems as though everyone vote on ball-grip is based on stock appearance alone...   tsktsk

[Ghoste]

The question was which you prefer, whether your preference is based on appearance or function was entirely up to you.

[bakerhillpins]

Always preferred ball shifters over anything else. Since I have never driven a stick Charger my vote for ball is for both looks and previous experience with other vehicles.

[472 R/T SE]

Yeah, that long throw non console pistol pistol grip almost looks like one of those Rat Fink monster shifters.

Ahhh, hogwash.      In order for it to be considered Rat Fink you have to be able to see the pistol grip from outside the car.  I haven't seen that done yet, someone needs to take advantage of that idea.

[69bronzeT5]

I think the pistol grip is the most bad ass shifter knob ever produced. However in my Charger, it will be getting a Hurst white ball...

[Mikesmoparperformance]

I think the pistol grip is the most bad ass shifter knob ever produced. However in my Charger, it will be getting a Hurst white ball...

, a pistol grip looks cool in a 69! But for a 68, 69 a Hurst shifter with a ball.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, that long throw non console pistol pistol grip almost looks like one of those Rat Fink monster shifters.

Ahhh, hogwash.      In order for it to be considered Rat Fink you have to be able to see the pistol grip from outside the car.  I haven't seen that done yet, someone needs to take advantage of that idea.

It doesn't completely qualify but I did do that in an 83 Omnicharger I once had.  I'll have to dig up a photo as it was worth a laugh.  I still have the boogered up Omnicharger shifter with my homemade adapter plate on it to get the pistol grip bolted on.  For that matter I still have the pistol grip somewhere.

[rarefish]

Just say no to pistol grip shifters in anything but '70 & newer.  

[nelson_audet]

the winner is, the stock ball shifter

[A383Wing]

the winner is, the stock ball shifter

[HITMAN 149]

I like the white Hurst ball shifter.

[1974dodgecharger]

I prefer the 70 charger pistol grip hurst in my 68,  it helps with no knuckle punches on da dash.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, bloody knuckles are never fun.

[resq302]

And here I have never smashed my knuckles on the dash.  Maybe it is the way I shift?

[Ghoste]

Or you don't get sweaty palms??

[Cooter]

Although the pistol grip is the hemi of shifters, nothing says four speed like a Hurst white ball imo.

[ws23rt]

Although the pistol grip is the hemi of shifters, nothing says four speed like a Hurst white ball imo.

I agree   The ball shifter is was what I started with and the pistol grip tried to make me learn something new. I was just fine thank you.

[1974dodgecharger]

And here I have never smashed my knuckles on the dash.  Maybe it is the way I shift?

What year hurst shift u have?

Mine  was told its a 70 hurst it's bent like a sideway u shape and does not hit the dash pad.

[bull]

No mention of the Inland. Not exactly a ball but close I suppose.

[resq302]

And here I have never smashed my knuckles on the dash.  Maybe it is the way I shift?

What year hurst shift u have?

Mine  was told its a 70 hurst it's bent like a sideway u shape and does not hit the dash pad.

1969 with woodgrain ball.

[A383Wing]

No mention of the Inland. Not exactly a ball but close I suppose.

yea...I still got the OE ones in my 2 66's