[67GTO4SPD]

My ‘67 GTO came with an aftermarket Hurst shifter and it does not work with a console. I want to add the console back to my car since it had one from the factory. I’ve seen several ‘67 GTO shifters listed on eBay, but I want to be sure I get the correct one. Will other years fit or is ‘67 a unique year? I always assumed ‘64 - ‘67 would work since they used the same console, but I see some listed as ‘65 - ‘66 and some as ‘67 only.

[60sstuff]

I don’t have the exact part number of the ‘67 handle, but they have this mild bend with the HURST name.

[bdk1976]

65/66 have the base of the handle integrated into the shifter mechanism. The 67 handle slides in and is removable without taking the whole thing apart.

[67GTO4SPD]

Originally Posted by bdk1976

65/66 have the base of the handle integrated into the shifter mechanism. The 67 handle slides in and is removable without taking the whole thing apart.

So I assume the ‘65 - ‘66 one would work on my car? I don’t care so much about originality - I just want it to work. The console opening is so small that seems that the shifter has to have a pretty tight pattern.

Were the shifters for console and non-console cars different?

[george kujanski]

An associated question i hope... are the '67 consoles, (3 speed and 4 speed) the same? I have a '67 3 speed console (Lemans Sprint) and '67 4 speed GTO.

Thanx in advance, George

['ol Pinion head]

Originally Posted by george kujanski

An associated question i hope... are the '67 consoles, (3 speed and 4 speed) the same? I have a '67 3 speed console (Lemans Sprint) and '67 4 speed GTO.

Thanx in advance, George

Same '67 console for LeMans or GTO

['ol Pinion head]

Originally Posted by 67GTO4SPD

So I assume the ‘65 - ‘66 one would work on my car? I don’t care so much about originality - I just want it to work. The console opening is so small that seems that the shifter has to have a pretty tight pattern.

Were the shifters for console and non-console cars different?

'65-66 Pontiac A-body had different shaped shifter sticks for Console or Non Console applications.

Production '67 Pontiac A-body Hurst shifter went to the "stab in" bayonet style stick. This year was separated into sticks for either bucket seat or bench seat application.

The chrome shifter stick used for that "67 bench seat Pontiac A-bodies was the same shape from '67-70. For '71 & 72 Pontiac A-bodies , buckets seat & bench seat used the same shifter stick (4555).

[Goatboyjohnny]

Call Dennis, he should be able to set you up with exactly what you need, really nice guy and dies great work.

[Joe]

I was unaware that 65-66 shifters for console applications were different. I have this 65-66 unit I will be placing in the for-sale section this weekend.
Very nice.

[spartazoo]

I never knew the 65-66 4spd shifter handles were different between console and non-console cars. In my 40 years of doing this, I have never seen one advertised as console or non-console. You learn someting every day. Now I am wondering if the one in my 66 is correct. LOL

[60sstuff]

Originally Posted by spartazoo

I never knew the 65-66 4spd shifter handles were different between console and non-console cars. In my 40 years of doing this, I have never seen one advertised as console or non-console. You learn someting every day. Now I am wondering if the one in my 66 is correct. LOL

A more accurate explanation on 65-66 shifter handles.

1965 shifter handles had three styles.
1) First design - Very early (like ‘64 style) with bend and without the Hurst name.
2) Second design - Bent handle with the Hurst name.
3) Third design - Almost straight handle with Hurst name.

1966 shifter handles.
All were the straight version.

All the above were available with or without console.