Let's talk Shifters.

[DSPbuilt]

So if you probably read my other post about my current trans dilemma. One the biggest issues I have is the shifter that came on the car.
It came with a Lokar trans mounted shifter. The handle is literally up against the dash. Its super loose. Obviously looks hideous. It's really the only thing I dislike about my car. https://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/CM350EM/10002/-1

The car currently has a TH350 that I may or may not put a manual valve body but I will likely swap in a 4l80.
I have yet to find a shifter that looks better than a stock shifter with a stock console.
So that said I know I can get the stock shifter to work for the 4l80 but can the stock shifter be make to work with a 3spd.
I had a B&M Magnum Pro stick in my old cutlass and I loved but it's not the look I'm going for.


My question is what shifter have you guys ran that looks stockish and but I can change the detent plate if I cant on the stock shifter

 

[Jakefromstatefarm]

Are you me?

You are making threads on all the same topics I am trying to run down answers for... Lol.

 

[dgmeadows]

The 1978-1980 Cutlass Calais (and Salon/Aeroback and special ordered Supremes) had THM 3 speed transmissions with floor mount shifters in them, whether 200, 250 or 350, so there should be stock 3 speed shifters in junk yards everywhere. I will soon swap my THM 200 to a more recent overdrive transmission. I am hopeful I can still use the stock shifter, but I know the 4 speed stock units from the later years are available.

 

[mikester]

I know this might not be the look you want but this B&M ratchet shifter fits pretty nice in a stock console.

 

[fleming442]

I know this might not be the look you want but this B&M ratchet shifter fits pretty nice in a stock console.

I like that. I was going to use a 2nd gen F-body console, but I really like that. I'm guessing those consoles are like hen's teeth?

 

[80/MALIBU/COUPE]

I know this might not be the look you want but this B&M ratchet shifter fits pretty nice in a stock console.

WOW THATS A VERY CLEAN SET UP!!

 

[64nailhead]

I know this might not be the look you want but this B&M ratchet shifter fits pretty nice in a stock console.

My son has the same shifter and it's very reliable and it will take a hit - I have videos to prove it lol.

There are better, slicker, smoother shifters, but not for the price point of the Hurst Quick Silver IMHO.

 

[64nailhead]

Are you me?

You are making threads on all the same topics I am trying to run down answers for... Lol.

Are you saying two people are trying to do the same thing - OMC that nutz!!!


I have a really low budget B&M that seems to work. It keeps from from jamming reverse without some effort so I'm good. Appearance wise it's nothing like Mikestar's setup, but functionality is a 'yes'. TCI Outlaw

 

[fleming442]

I was going to use some (Pontiac?) dual gate laying on the shelf? 🤓

 

[mikester]

I like that. I was going to use a 2nd gen F-body console, but I really like that. I'm guessing those consoles are like hen's teeth?

Just a standard Monte SS console. I removed the tray because of the gauges.