Re: [AMC-List] 1966 Classic hump mount 4spd

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I checked my 66 and 67 TSMs. The 66 four speed shifter is ONE YEAR ONLY. It is basically the same as the 63-65 Twin-Stick shifter, with the obvious modification of three shift levers instead of only two, and no OD lever. You can't modify a T-S shifter to shift five gears (4+R) without the extra parts. The 67 and later four speed shifter bolts to the transmission. The 290 and four speed were mid year intros on the American. I would assume it used the 67 style shifter, though the 66 style would fit and work. I don't have a 66 American TSM, just big cars. Since it was a mid year intro the four speed and shifter won't be in the TSM though.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add MARLIN to the list of cars that used the floor mount four speed shifter for 66. Any Marlin, Classic, or Ambassador with four speed will use the same shifter. All four speed cars used a console, the same console as used with auto floor shift cars. The auto shifter mounts on the floor in a metal "hump" just like the four speed shifter. This will be a hard to find item! I've occasionally seen a Twin-Stick shifter, but only a very few four speeds. The console with no shifter has the shifter hole under the overlay IIRC. 
You just need to change the overlay or cut the opening in the no shifter overlay. 
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 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Good luck Dan, you're going to need it! As far as I recall 66 was the
> first year of the four speed, and the floor mounted shifter was only
> used in the 66 Classic and Ambassador, but may have been used in the
> American that year. I'll check my 67 TSM tonight, but I believe the 67
> and later cars had the tranny mount shifter like the 68 and later cars
> (mostly Javelin and AMX). 
> 
> Hurst used to make a three speed floor mount shifter made specifically
> for vans. I don't know if they ever made a four speed shifter like this.
> It's possible to use the three speed shifter. You have to put it in
> neutral then use an underdash cable (or some other means) for reverse.
> I've seen this done in a hot rod that needed a floor mount shifter -- a
> panel truck of some late 40s vintage I think. 
> 
> The three Twin-Stick three speed shifter would be another substitute,
> and probably easier to find. Use the three speed shifter for the four
> forward gears, OD in/out shifter for reverse. 
> 
> The Twin-Stick, four speed, and floor mounted auto shifter for 65-66 all
> used the same bolt on hump with different shifter mechanisms. That might
> help in locating a hump piece anyway. 
> 
> At least one member spotted a four speed 66 or so Rebel or Ambo in a
> junk yard. Maybe they will read this and see if they can score the
> shifter for you. 
> 
> -------------------------
> Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:27 PM
> From: Dan & Carey Smith <dan7@xxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> If anyone has any ideas on where to find a hump mounted 4spd shift
> assembly for 
> a 66 AMC.
> Please let me know
> I would be grateful for any help
> Either e-mail or phone me at 573-346-0088
> Thanks, Dan Smith


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