My shift lever seems to be closer to my leg than others I've driven; in fact, in 5th gear it's just getting out of the way.

Is there a remedy for this, to move the lever more to the right without upsetting everything else?

Much appreciated,

Joe

Pictures ?

I too have seen this on a 76 I was looking to buy. The shifter was so far in the driver bay that it was nearly impossible to get your leg out of the way in lower gears. I did not research the problem nor buy the car but I think it must be a 2 piece shifter rod that has come apart and turned to the left (driver side). If it turned it can be turned back. Pulling the shifter is not to hard and can be replaced for just a few $$$

Hope others have more details for you

Best
-Robert

The lever is epoxied into the spherical base.
The best way to modify is heat the base to cook the epoxy, then clean the lever and hole before reinstalling at your preferred position using five minute epoxy.
It may be better to remove from the car for disassembly and cleaning, then reinstall the lower unit before epoxying the lever in the new position.

Chris is there a reason you dont recommend welding the shift handle to the base?

I wouldn't be against doing it if fully cleaned beforehand. The chrome plating on the lever (in the weld zone) has to be removed too though.
Epoxy is easier and will last a long time if done well.

Chris, I should have known you'd know the answer. I've gotten sort of used to it but if it just involves epoxy, then no problem. Got lots of West System left over.
Must be the only use of epoxy on the car?

Thanks.

I have an old shifter rod that is still together if it turns out you need one...

-Robert

D-Jet cars have epoxy on the MPS unit.
Not sure of any other location.