[V8Vairs] Hurst Shifter Relocation

[GnKHOFFMAN at aol.com]

Paul:

In my other Crown Car I have the Crown linkage (and in fact  put the quick 
shift spacer in), and shifting works well.  It isn't crisp  (and obviously 
no spring loaded neutral gate like a Hurst shifter), but again  works well.  
I went through a 3 day weekend Vintage Racing Drivers School  last April 
without a single missed shift.
 
A friend put in the Wills shifter on a big car saginaw in a V8 Vair years  
ago; the long linkage bars had some flex, so he put a guide block (made out 
of  plastic) at the flexing point on the rods, and he was pleased with the  
results.  I never got to drive the car (he passed away about 6 or 7 yrs  
ago).
 
What are you experiencing with your shift linkage?
 
Gary
 
 
In a message dated 9/14/2010 4:49:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time,  
paulsiano at aol.com writes:

Thanks  Gary,

The Crown linkage is a weak point in my car and I'm looking for  options.

Please keep me posted when your Wills shifter gets  installed.

Paul