1964-1965 4 Spd. Shifters

[bbodyfan1]

Hello. I have a recent curiosity about the 1964-'65 4 spd. shifters. As far as I know, there were 2 that were used. We are all familiar with the curvy one seen on many of the S/S Dodges and Plymouths from those 2 years, but what about the one you might see on a Coronet or Sport Fury? It has a very short upward section and then it goes straight backward at an upward angle. You all know the one. Question: did Hurst make that shifter and what is the going rate to buy one that is in good shape? What is this shifter commonly referred to as? I forgot what the curvy, bench seat S/S shifter is called. What is that one called by Hurst? I think it is called a Competition Plus. There were several styles with that name.

 

[Vince Bradley]

The only two
Shifters that I know about for those years are the "dog leg" which was the tall one used most commonly with the bench seat cars. And the second one you described is for a bucket seat with console shifter. I don't have a name for that one other than "console shifter". Both have the legendary Hurst Competition Plus shifter boxes. I know Brewer Performence carries the Dog leg. I am not sure about the console shifter. Brewers is a great resource for Mopar 4 speed OEM and aftermarket parts.

 

[streetwedg]

64 & 65 bench seat shifters were different. 64 came straight up then curved back.65 came came up and curved back then up (s curve)

 

[lewtot184]

pretty sure the shifting mechanism and rods were the same. only difference between console and bench seat was the bolt on handles.

 

[streetwedg]

Right. Handles were different.

 

[VANDAN]

Any pics would sure help. Planning on a 4-spd swap...

 

[Cornpatch MO]

!964 bench seat shifter ...............................MO

 

[streetwedg]

Cornpatch, I won't swear to it but your shifter looks like you have a 65 handle but your right, both have a s-curve to them. 65 comes back further

 

[Cornpatch MO]

View attachment 416582 Cornpatch, I won't swear to it but your shifter looks like you have a 65 handle but your right, both have a s-curve to them. 65 comes back further

hmmmm, don't think so. If mine were a 65, the knob would be back further from the dash than it is. .....................................MO