Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

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Nov 11, 2010 | 05:24 PM

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csmitty23

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

Yea I'll try to get some pics.

Nov 17, 2010 | 07:13 PM

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csmitty23

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

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Nov 17, 2010 | 09:10 PM

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fbodyrs96

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Nov 18, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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dodge69874

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evolution223

here's what i did to mine
, I shortened the shaft using a dremel, then made the boot from material from fabric store and sewing machine, I added a plastic rim around the base screwed to the dash piece, (looks much better than just tucking into the slot) then I bought a leather covered **** to replace my plastic one, shortened it by about 1/2" cutting off the bottom with a band saw and ended up with this,

I also have a carbon fiber trim kit installed.

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I've has it like this for 5 years, no problems

Great job bro. Looks great, except for the big ol' button. I think if you replaced it with the adapter to make it like a manual shifter, and then put a Hurst leather shift ****, it would be sick. That's the shift I have and i love it. Here's one without a shift boot so you know which one I'm talking about:

Nov 18, 2010 | 08:27 PM

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Evolution223

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

that's a nice idea but I bet I've cut mine so short that an adapter might not fit, plus I like the stock shifter, it's the same one GM put on the corvette so it's not all that bad.
I want to get a leather e-brake handle too but I can never seem to find those listed on ebay.

Last edited by Evolution223; Nov 18, 2010 at 08:31 PM.

Nov 19, 2010 | 10:20 AM

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1msfyter

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

I like my trailblazer one. I also cut 1" off the shifter rod.

Nov 28, 2010 | 05:56 PM

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Evolution223

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Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

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Originally Posted by 1msfyter

I like my trailblazer one. I also cut 1" off the shifter rod.

if you like it that's great but to me a SUV shifter in a camaro

Jan 7, 2011 | 06:58 PM

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Whitefish

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From: Central Ohio

Re: Automatic Gear Shift Change? PLEASE HELP

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Originally Posted by Brangeta

The stock one is held on with a staple that needs to be carefully pried from the front. The button is removed the same way, by carefully prying. Remove the button first, then the staple, then yank the shift **** off without punching yourself in the face or punching your rear view mirror. I think you may have to remove the spring from the inside too after taking the button off. It's been awhile...

I ordered the adapter & a black shifter **** today. Saw this & decided to go try & remove the old ****. It has been my c-grade mechanic luck that all jobs take at least ten times longer than they should. This one, on the other hand, could not have been easier. Thanks for the info...this literally took me 30 seconds.