[tumbler510]

I have a Muncie M-21 hooked up to a 1975 Pontiac 400 in my 1968 Firebird, and can not figure out why this shifter won't fit into the stock hole in the tunnel. My shop had to cut out a hole in the side of the tunnel in order to fit the drive train into the car, but I would like to get the shifter fixed to the way it should be, weld a plate into the hole, and put new sound deadener and carpet in.







Here is the car, fresh out of the paint booth. 12 layers later...

[Steiner]

It's the incorrect shifter for a first gen. The neck that the shift lever bolts to for a first gen is offset towards the passenger side. Look on the side case of the shifter body and there should be a part number there. I think the correct one is 3138. You'll also need the correct linkage/mount to position correctly and the Hurst part number for that is 3734529.

You need the correct shifter body, linkage/mount, and stick/lever to make it all work correctly with a console. The stick is not so much of an issue if you're not going to use a console.

You can purchase everything through Summit but it'll cost about $350 for everything. The shifter/stick combo is $230 and the linkage/mount is $125.

[69Z28]

X2. I had 2 68 400 4 speed Firebirds and the shifter is the same as used in Camaro. No mods to the hole at all. Nice Bird dude. I like it.

[JOE58]

that is a "straight up" Hurst aftermarket shifter

You need the large offset shifter used in 1st gen Camaro Firebird

also need the correct installation kit

[Andrew69]

Hope you saved that piece of cut out metal so it can be re-welded back into place. Your 'Bird looks great!

[Everett#2390]

It also looks like the trans is over to the drvr side a bit too much.
Check casting line of extension housing to tunnel ctr line.
Nice ride at any rate.