I want to install the correct shifter ball on my 68 coupe, equipped with the Hurst shifter.....Currently it has one of those Hurst T handles.....My question is what is the correct color ball, white or black or chrome?

Chrome if your car has a console. Otherwise, I have only seen black NOS GM shifter knobs. I will say, I like the contrast of the white ones when the car has a black interior.

Ron, the Hrust shifter wasn't used in 68, so you can use anything you want really. However, if you want it to "appear" correct, like Mark said, Chrome for console cars and black/chrome (with the shift pattern on it) for non-console cars. (I'm also assuming you're referring to a 4 speed.)

HERE'S (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N-O-S-67-68-CAMARO-NOVA-CHEVELLE-SHIFTER-BALL_W0QQitemZ250224903750QQihZ015QQcategoryZ33736 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) one on ebay!!

However, you won't be able to use that one on your Hurst shifter since the threads are different. 5/16" for the original "Muncie" shifter, and 3/8" for the Hurst.

Rick's sells a 3/8" version of the ball and it's a LOT cheaper then the one on ebay (P/N CP-35) (http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=CP%2D35&dept%5Fid=3530)!

Rick's also sells the Chrome ball in 3/8" for the Hurst shifter (P/N CP-49) (http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=CP%2D49&dept%5Fid=3530).

Ed

I will say, I like the contrast of the white ones when the car has a black interior.

Yes, my car is console equipped with a standard black interior.....I was hoping you would have said white because I also like the contrast with a black interior!:yes:

Ron, the Hrust shifter wasn't used in 68, so you can use anything you want really. However, if you want it to "appear" correct, like Mark said, Chrome for console cars and black/chrome (with the shift pattern on it) for non-console cars. (I'm also assuming you're referring to a 4 speed.)

HERE'S (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/N-O-S-67-68-CAMARO-NOVA-CHEVELLE-SHIFTER-BALL_W0QQitemZ250224903750QQihZ015QQcategoryZ33736 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) one on ebay!!

However, you won't be able to use that one on your Hurst shifter since the threads are different. 5/16" for the original "Muncie" shifter, and 3/8" for the Hurst.

Rick's sells a 3/8" version of the ball and it's a LOT cheaper then the one on ebay (P/N CP-35) (http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=CP%2D35&dept%5Fid=3530)!

Ed


That's nice to know because I really like the white ball....I'm wondering now if the Hurst handle has 3/8" threads, are they coarse or fine threads:confused:

I like the black ball with the shift pattern on it.....It doesn't appear that the chrome ball has this shift pattern on it.....Is there an aftermarket white ball with the shift pattern on it, made for the Hurst shifter?

Ron, that's correct. The chrome ball won't have the shift pattern on it since the shift pattern was located on the console. I'm not sure if the Hurst is coarse or fine threads (I believe they are coarse), but again, Rick's has a white ball for the Hurst shifter (P/N CP-33) (http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=CP%2D33&dept%5Fid=3530).

Ed

Ron, that's correct. The chrome ball won't have the shift pattern on it since the shift pattern was located on the console. I'm not sure if the Hurst is coarse or fine threads (I believe they are coarse), but again, Rick's has a white ball for the Hurst shifter (P/N CP-33) (http://www.rickscamaros.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=CP%2D33&dept%5Fid=3530).

Ed


Yes!.....Thanks Ed, that white ball, with the shift pattern, is exactly what I would want, seeing as though I don't have the original shifter, and not bad of a price either!:yes::thumbsup:

Most all factory Hurst levers i say were threaded with 3/8 x 16 thread