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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: ruppstang on January 16, 2020, 09:14:40 PM

Title: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: ruppstang on January 16, 2020, 09:14:40 PM

I am restoring the four speed shifter for our 68 S code project. I am looking for the black plastic sleeve that goes in side the reverse lock out release knob.
It is about .49 inside diameter and .57 outside diameter. 

Title: Re: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: preaction on January 17, 2020, 12:51:52 PM

NPD maybe if not a new part may need to be made out of nylon. I didn't need to replace that part on my shifter.

Title: Re: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: carlite65 on January 17, 2020, 01:03:27 PM

try here.   Bill Heeleys phone number is 240-449-0635

Title: Re: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: Bossbill on January 17, 2020, 02:48:08 PM

That's interesting.
I have a few of these levers and some have the black plastic and others don't.
Since the levers aren't marked, what years apply to with and without the plastic?
[I didn't look to see if there is thread that covers all shifters].

Title: Re: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: ruppstang on January 17, 2020, 02:57:52 PM

I can not say for sure about other than 68 but I think they all had them.

Bill Heeleys does not have them. He has been trying to have some made.

Last night I wen to the hardware store and found a tube that packaged a masonry bit that is just about perfect except it is yellow I'll will have to dye it black.
I will let you know how it turns out.

Title: Re: 68 four speed shifter restoration
Post by: ruppstang on February 14, 2020, 09:47:44 PM

I completed the restoration on the shifter assembly and the drill bit packing case worked perfectly for the lock out glide. It slides up and down smoothly.