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I am looking for a bit of wisdom, I have read through the archives about the hurst shifter versus a "stock" shifter/linkage. I am rebuilding a 1959, and in the box o parts I purchased, there was a Hurst competition linkage and hurst shifter (look great but are 40 years old). (the car originally had a T-10, and was changed to a powerglide in the early 60's.) I am returning it the T-10. I do not plan to have this judged, but want to be as close to stock as possible. Which is a better linkage? I see that there are "T-bar style" shifters that mount on the hurst linkage, are these any good?
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Re: 1959 shifter
The Hurst is a much better shifting linkage than the stock linkage. My 62 has had a Hurst shifter on since the first owner ( Im the second owner). It still shifts real well.
If you use the Hurst use the steel bushings instead of the nylon ones for the linkage. -
Re: 1959 shifter
If the Hurst has the removeable handle, you can buy a stock appearing handle (from most Corvette vendors) and have the best of both - stock appearance & Hurst performance. Don H.Comment
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Re: 1959 shifter
I'd suggest you drive/shift a car equipped with each type before you commit yourself. The Hurst is a lot more solid and positive and rattle free. The stock one is much smoother, has more feel and is prone to rattling/buzzing. I like the the stock one personally. No contest here for me.
I have one Hurst shifter on a car (Nova) and that is only because I refused to pay the ransom for a correct shifter. Otherwise, the Hurst would not be on the car.Comment
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