[Tigers] Short Sh(r)ift

[Tom Parker]

When I bought my Mark 2 in 1976 it had the long shifter (don't know if it
was the original, just that it was L O N G...); it didn't take long before
I replaced it with a short Hurst. @ $50..00 or no new, my how prices have
changed!

I thought the long shifter didn't feel "precise" at the time. I still have
it, but the Hurst stays in the car. (granted I'm a certified short person
(5'8" or so), long legs and / or short arms may make a difference...)

Tom

'67 Mark 2


On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM, James Lindner <jliny5 at cox.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Sorry guys I hit send by accident before typing in the text...
>
> I own 0033 which has its original BW T-10 and short shifter. I must admit
> I have missed 3rd gear on more than one occasion...and I am 6'5". Not sure
> I would do any better with a long shifter...just sayin'.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message----- From: James Lindner
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 7:50 AM
> To: Andy Walker ; tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Short Sh(r)ift
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Andy Walker
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 8:02 PM
> To: 'robertdhogan' ; tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Short Sh(r)ift
>
> Rob:
>
> As far as I am concerned, there was no advantage to having the short
> shifter, other than the fact that it looked more "Cobra-ish."  The short
> shifter made third gear a fairly uncomfortable reach for most drivers.
> There's definitely a reason that Rootes went to the longer shifters...
>
> Andy Walker
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of robertdhogan
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 5:07 PM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Short Sh(r)ift
>
> Although short top-loader shifters are very rare, is there any significant
> advantage to using a short shifter in the Tiger?  A short shifter sold on
> e-pay for $422.99 this week.  Seems that some resourceful individual might
> be able to shorten a $50 Mustang example and re-weld the internal rod and
> external tube to make a short shifter for a lot less than $422.  Anyone
> know
> of that being done before?
>
>
>
> Rob in Mich-Again
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