About two years ago,I bought a new "Hurst Equipped" badge,not really knowing what I was going to do with it.My plans were to just put it on my rolling toolbox.I lost it,and bought another new one last week.Well,after about an hour yesterday,I installed my new Hurst shifter on the car (I already had the Hurst pistol grip shifter on),and the badge went on the driver side trunk lid.It looks right at home.A very small amount of coolness as well.No pics since the inside of the car didn't change,and I'd have to get the camera under the car to the top of the tranny to get a pic of the shifter.Still,the Sport is now "Hurst Equipped"
As soon as I was finished with the Sport,I found the "lost" badge........it figures.Boring info,but it's all I got right now.
I'snt that how it always happens?::punchballs:
Vinnie, No dought in a box marked lost & found I bet !! :evilgrin:
haha, I always liked Hurst shifters
You ALWAYS find it in the last place you look. Should look there first! (LOL)
Got any pics of the new badge in place Vinnie?
I'd like to see that too. Toss up a couple of pics, if you can.
come on.... at least a pic of the badge. I need something, I have no pics today...
Coming right up.........
...................Here we go...............
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF0001.jpg)
Wow,my black trim paint on the bumper cover already needs to be touched up.I suppose I know what I'll be doing tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
And another one.....
(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF0002.jpg)
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice that looks awesome!
phew..... Thanks for the pics, I needed that.
Glad I could give you your "fix".We gotta take care of each other.
:lol:
That is sick tho vin. Looks right really.
I never would have thought a car could look so badass with such a subtle color. Vinnie you've made it much harder to choose my colors for my car.
Vin, that is a very sharp car. It is amazing what time and a little patience can get you. Great job.
Very nice added touch Vinnie!
I really like that emblem. I think it looks pretty cool on there, one of those neat "finishing touches".
Very nice :headbang: :cheers:
Nice, I have a couple of those badges I pulled off a junked Camaro, and I keep waiting to score a Hurst shifter so I can stick one on. Btw, how's the shifter compared to the stock one?
i like my hurst shifter in my bird. i had the stock handle on for a bit but i didnt like it at all... Just seems to flow better in my honest opinion. smoother feel and better reach ability
I always wanted one of the Lightning Rod Shifters.....I can imagine it now.......Whats that a Lenco......No is a clapped out AOD that slips in reverse.....Yeah,OK..... Then why's it got three levers????
Agreed.I actually like it better than the Ripper Shifter (B&M) that was in there.It has a better reach,shorter throw for the gears.I also have the Hurst pistol grip shifter handle.The shift lever is a different brand that is adjustable in just about every way.LOL.Very nice setup right now.I bought the shifter brand new on Ebay.I made an offer and they accepted it.MUCH cheaper than advertised prices.Just because it's a business on ebay selling parts,doesn't mean they won't make deals for you.They want to sell,and they have always came down on prices.Just ask them and deal with them.
Thanks for the comments on the car.It's still got a ways to go,but we're getting there slowly but surely.
They are big money now. A family friend has an NOS set he bought a long time ago. People have offered him quite a bit for them and he just refuses to sell. Maybe he's planning on using it, I dunno. I think it would be awesome in the 442 :).
And vinnie, I guess you'll have to change the B&M Ripper part of whats been done to your car... you know the section below every post. It still says B&M, lol. :)
Done.
Update....the shifter is .It is sloppy and it moves too far forward.The shifter actually moves UP when you shift to 1st and 3rd.The Ripper shifter didn't have that ability.I actually think I just got a bad shifter.One of those things.I'm sending it back and getting a refund and a billet Hurst shifter is on the way.I am NOT going to pull the driver side pie (2nd part of the X-Pipe) off and drop the crossmember,and all that.I pulled the console back,and trimmed the hole in the drive shaft tunnel just big big enough to let me swap the shifter from inside the car like the Stang owners can do.I can still install the shifter cover (rubber gasket with the metal ring) from a Stang.I'll drill 4 small starter holes and install self tapping fasteners.Easy enough.The new shifter should be here Thursday,then I'll install it and re-install the console.It's just siting in place right now.
There's the update.
Honestly Vinnie, every time I look at your car I am amazed at how well it turned out. Your car even male your license plate look good! WTF!
Thanks a lot.I appreciate that.The car is slowly getting to the point I can slow down for a while.I still have to install the strut mounts,a-frames,and front springs.Maybe this week......I hope.