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Posted by: jesiv Jun 6 2013, 08:59 PM

My 1975 has an after market shift nob and also has a black shift rod. I thought they had a chrome shift rod! Can someone please post pics of a stock shift rod?

regards
James

Posted by: pcar916 Jun 7 2013, 04:17 AM

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Posted by: pcar916 Jun 7 2013, 04:20 AM

I have an aftermarket short-shifter kit that has a chromed shift rod. My two 914 and several 911 rods are all black. Someone around here will know if chrome was a Porsche option.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jun 7 2013, 05:53 AM

Hmm, all mine are chrome. Never seen a black one, but all my cars have been 73 or later.

Posted by: eyesright Jun 7 2013, 06:09 AM

Here's an early and a late one.

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Posted by: rhodyguy Jun 7 2013, 07:10 AM

you might have a 'short shift' kit installed or someone has painted a stock lever black. is there an aluminum spacer plate under the shifter base? got a picture?

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Posted by: jesiv Jun 7 2013, 10:42 AM

Looks like I have a short shift kit... I want to put the stock shift knob on but it doesn't fit. Am I crazy to go back to a stock shifter. I am not thrilled with my current shifter. Thoughts...

Regards

James

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jun 7 2013, 10:46 AM

Ive removed several "short shift" from cars. The owners hated them.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jun 7 2013, 10:50 AM

I have never understood the need for a "upgraded" shifter. With an in spec trans, good shift bushings, and properly adjusted, the stock unit is easy and smooth to shift. Ok, so I can't slam 2nd gear. It not a drag racer anyway.