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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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round shifter **** swap

how do i remove the round shifter **** in my 86 camaro so i can replace it with a leather shifter?
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

Auto- use a flat head to pop out the staple like pin on the front of the shifter
Manual - simply, righty tighty lefty loosey
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

i have the auto shifter that's the plastic ball with button on top i need to take off
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

Found this, maybe it'll help

First remove the button off the top of the **** you should be able to pull it out with your hand. Second there is a tiny snap ring down in the hole get that off. Last but not least pull up on the **** ball and it should come right off if not give it some umph with both hands on each side and hit it up as if your hands were a hammer had to do it a few times.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

You will only be able to replace it with another ball type shift ****.If you want to install a newer square type shift **** you will have to replace the entire shifter assembly with one from an 87 and up camaro or 84? and up firebird
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

wow thanks for saving me the aggrevation! i would've been pulling my hair out trying to figure out why it won't go on. thank you
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

I have the whole assembly from an 87 camaro. Ill sell ya, let me know..
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

how much shipped to 60046 also do you have a dashpad by chance
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

I was thinking about modifying the stock shifters to make them able to accept the Hurst and B&M shifter ***** and replacing the steel shafts with polished Stainless was thinking about aluminum but am leaning more towards Stainless. This sound like a good idea to anyone? It involves getting some stuff machined so not an easy project but since you guys are talking about shifters anyway.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

oh yeah whatever you want to make your interior pop a little more i say go for it. i'm replacing my whole headlight assy. wiring harness and all. i know i will have to fabricate some things but it'll be worth it to achieve the look i want.
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

thanks 885speed that removal looks like its gonna work
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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Re: round shifter **** swap

how much do want for the the round shifter
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