289 Shifter w/ Lockout

[norm vandal]

Hello,
I'm planning on making my own 289 straight, mock lockout shifter stick. I've got a little stainless kicking around, but I need some dimensions. Consequently, would anyone out there have a shifter they could take a few measurements of?
I need:
- overall length
- length of threaded portion at the top
- distance from the top to the larger diameter that houses the lockout crossbar
- length of this larger diameter section
- length of the lock out crossbar
- diameter at the top
- diameter below the larger diameter section
- diameter at the base (ie. does it taper?)
I have more time than money, so making my own might save me abit...money, that is.

Incidentally, I'm using a WC T5. I've fabricated a forward shifter from a second OEM T5 shifter. I made brackets to support it and am using a clevis system for the linkage. It's very solid and works well. I will have to raise the tunnel top around 1/2", which I am figuring won't be an issue and will likely not even be discernable. The shifter is around 8+ inches more forward than the T5 original location. I had to disassemble an OEM shifter to turn the shaft around to have the flats milled on the shifters be on the same side. Also had to cut off the shaft and ball at the underside. Not an issue at all. I think the whole thing cost around $ 35, including an Ebay deal on a shifter.

Thanks much,
Norm Vandal
Roxbury, VT

[bill3422]

I cannot get to my car to take the measurements for you until hopefully this coming Wed. But if it will help, I did a T5 - S10 mod on the transmission. I had front portion of a T5 from my '95 Mustang and pared it with a tale shaft of an S10 pickup. This moves the natural shift position about 8" forward. The point is the shifter is a stock straight shifter for the S10(T5). You may be able to get measurements online from Hurst or someone else's website. . Let me know if you still need measurements and I will get them for you next week.

[norm vandal]

Hello Bill,
Yes, I know about the S10 tailshaft. The issue is finding one, especially up here in the Northeast where everyone drives a four wheel drive. I searched for one, found a couple far way for around $ 200. Add to that a shipping cost of $ 150 plus, and it just plain wasn't worth it. Hence my modification, which I am completely happy with at this point. Plus, I don't have to mess with the speedo gear.
I will likely still need the dimensions. I'm quite surprised that I haven't had more responses to my post. I guess folks are too busy to take the time. Thank you for being willing to help.
Hope spring is coming true down your way. Up here it'll be below zero on Monday and Tuesday mornings. Never ends!
Thanks again,
Norm Vandal
Roxbury, VT

[bill3422]

I will get back to you before the end of the week. Spring? We just got a foot of new snow

[bill3422]

- overall length - 8 3/16"
- length of threaded portion at the top - 7/8"
- distance from the top to the larger diameter that houses the lockout crossbar - 1 1/4"
- length of this larger diameter section - 1 5/8"
- length of the lock out crossbar - 2 1/4"
- diameter at the top 1/2"
- diameter below the larger diameter section 5/8"
- diameter at the base (ie. does it taper?) Does not taper but the last 2" is 3/4"x 3/4" square - two (2) 5/8" hole drill through the base approx 7/8" center to center to bolt to the shifter.

Send me your email and I will send you pictures with measurements

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[norm vandal]

Hello Bill,
I want to apologize for not replying earlier. I had lots of stuff going on here so I hadn't looked at the site for a spell. Thanks so much for your dimensions and the photos. You've given me all I need and more. I'll work up a quick drawing I can use when actually turning it on the lathe. I know the originals were chrome, but polished stainless would surely be a fine alternative. So, thanks for your assistance and for the time you put into this.
Sincerely,
Norm Vandal
Roxbury, VT

[bill3422]

I only posted Sunday, so NBD, and hey its what we do here!