Sam (Bones) Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 that is correct Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Let's see a pic of those seat covers Sam........So getting back to my original question, the metal floor hump should be added vs just cutting a square hole in the trans hump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 depends on what you want, stock look...get the hump, square one for a bench seat, longer narrower one for buckets and console Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 So getting back to my original question, the metal floor hump should be added vs just cutting a square hole in the trans hump? Murray, I suspect you will need the tunnel hump for linkage clearance anyway. Although the factory Muncie linkage may be quite different, if you go to a Hurst shifter you will probably need the extra room as shown below. You can see the cut in the original transmission tunnel and the hump above it. This shows the long, narrow hump cut-out for the console application. I had to shim my Hurst shifter handle 1/2" to keep it from hitting the left side in Reverse but the bench seat hump cut-out is wider. A Muncie shifter will probably fit better in either application. Have you decided on a shifter yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Most likely this one - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/huu-3917308/overview/make/chevrolet When I'm ready to buy I'll get serious about determining the proper shifter length/style...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 do you have buckets of bench seats? if it was me.... I would/will(since I'm buying a tremec 5 speed) "make" a muncie shifter handle work both the bench/bucket handles are available at most of the Monte parts suppliers (bench/bucket shifter handles are different) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Bench seats and plan on keeping them, does the Muncie handle fit the Hurst shift mechanism or get the entire Muncie shifter package/linkage, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 the hurst shifter is a better shifter, you would have to "make" the muncie handle "work" on the Hurst shifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car poor Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I think there is a tech article on team Chevelle on how to convert a factory Muncie handle to fit a Hurst base/mechanism. Ground Up offers direct bolt on handles that are a repro of the original handle, but manufactured specifically to fit a Hurst. That is the route I plan to go with my Chevelle since I do not already have a Muncie handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I'm preparing to put a tremec in my '71, and I'll have to "make" a muncie handle work, I want it to look completely stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Do any of you 4-speed guys have a picture of the Z-bar mounting? When looking at the sketches in my Haynes manual it's just not the same as a photo.........Concerned about the location of the Z-bar bracket mostly, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 there are 2 holes already in the frame for the bracket I should be able to get a picture for you later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Sam........I didn't realize the bracket was bolt on. Guess I need to look closer as the column shift linkage is mounted there also............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS5 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Sam........I didn't realize the bracket was bolt on. Guess I need to look closer as the column shift linkage is mounted there also............ Hey Murphy, The column shift bracket is mounted lower down and on the Side of the frame real close to where the Reverse Lock Out Bar goes. The Z bar bracket is up higher on top of the frame... Darren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Guys! Now I understand........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 muscle cars only has the correct frame bracket for a monte I just bought one myself the one that comes one the 4 speed "kit" is for a chevelle and won't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Do I need a longer speedo cable? After looking under the car a while this morning, I see that the speedo cable is on the opposite side from the TH350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yes. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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