Hey folks, well I've been thinking about doing this for everyone but didn't have the time.

I know how much "short shifters" go for online so I figured I'd give another alternative.

For me to make you a short shifter (arm-length shortened to minimum for stock knob to still be used) FOR ONLY: $10

you pay for actual shipping (Priority Flat Rate wil be $4.95)

Paypal or Money Orders.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
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My direct EMAIL and PAYPAL account are: goten@wi.rr.com
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I use a roto zip to cut down the stock shifter and my new welder to mount the shortened shifter together. took me about 30-40 minutes to get it just right to where I'd be happy with it. welds could have been a little prettier but I had to use flux-core which I hate. I then proceeded to put my body weight (about 157lbs) on it from end-to-end and hopped on it and it doesn't budge one micrometer


here's an installed picture with my leather shift knob from my old camaro:




here's an installed picture with a typical aftermarket shift knob:



hears a picture of the newest shifter I made with a stock knob



heres a couple more pics without a shifter:






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1985 Fiero GT 69k Miles (All Options) - Daily Driver
1988 FIERO Coupe "IRON DUKE" 5-Speed (the show car ;-)
1992 Firebird T-Tops V-8 30k original miles(collectors car)

[This message has been edited by gtxbullet (edited 11-08-2009).]

hmmm, thought there'd be at least a few to go for this.

well the offer stands indefinetely.

How about a auto short shifter?

quote Originally posted by gtxbullet: Hey folks, well I've been thinking about doing this for everyone but didn't have the time. I know how much "short shifters" go for online so I figured I'd give another alternative. For me to make you a short shifter (arm-length shortened to minimum for stock knob to still be used) : $10 you pay for actual shipping

Even though I do not need a short shifter, I appreciate all the people in this forum and what they have to offer. I'm sure someone will want a short shifter and not want to do the work themselves...and for $10, it might not even be worth doing the work...just pay you! You get a (+) from me.

Bump.

ok so am i getting this straight :

As a customer I:

Send you my stock shifter
Pay postage Both Ways

You then :
Shorten my shifter ( cut then reweld )
Paint?
Ship back to me


Do this sound correct? i just want to be sure i understand correctly as i like the idea but want to understand completely
Thanks
Ryan

man are you kidding? i was holding out but decided to go ahead and buy one for like $35.00....geez, talk about my luck...well, hopefully i'll be in need of another some time in the near future

I like this. Sounds like a good deal, as long as your welds are decent (might be a little inconvenient for it to snap off while driving). Would you be painting it?

I'm going to answer everyone in one post so I can't cheat for a higher post count

quote Originally posted by 87antuzzi: How about a auto short shifter?

I'm doing that with my 85 GT, a corvette shift knob, and roughly 2" cut off of the lever so I can see my radio/clock more easily

quote Originally posted by CheshireGrin: ok so am i getting this straight : As a customer I: Send you my stock shifter Pay postage Both Ways You then : Shorten my shifter ( cut then reweld ) Paint? Ship back to me Do this sound correct? i just want to be sure i understand correctly as i like the idea but want to understand completely Thanks Ryan

yes, I'd cut then re-weld, as far as paint goes I buy all Rustoleum Products. I'd only be painting the arm/shaft itself not the base as I don't have a media blaster.

quote Originally posted by Fiero1K: I like this. Sounds like a good deal, as long as your welds are decent (might be a little inconvenient for it to snap off while driving). Would you be painting it?

I have a brand new welder I'd like to Break-In....I mean "Warm Up"
I started welding with my dads 25-30 year old stick-welder meant for Iron and when I went to school to become a Certified Tech/Mechanic I got to weld anything I wanted to my hearts content. but since I Got my Certification I never did open my welder. so I figured I'd help out in the Fiero Community a bit.

I'm going to plug it in tomorrow and do some exhaust work to get a feel for it, then I'm going to make a "Short Shifter" for my 88 Coupe 5-Speed and I can post pictures if everyone would like.

I also though about doing the "Bent Back" look like old 4-speeds use to have. Obviously it would only be as long as a stock Fiero Shifter or possibly shorter. here's a link to what I mean, don't know if I want to do that though...http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/images/hurstshifter65.jpg

I'm going into the garage to make the first short shifter for my 88 5-speed.
pictures will be up today.

bump

I bought a stock shift from a member today, so in a few days I'll make it into a short shifter and put it up for sale at $15 shipped and whoever buys it should let folks know how they like it.

[This message has been edited by gtxbullet (edited 10-29-2009).]

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I have two shifters right now.

I have a buyer for one, but anybody else want one?

BUMP

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I'll also shorten Automatic shifters too.
I'm doing it to my 85 GT, if you want pictures I can post them.

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quote Originally posted by gtxbullet: bump I'll also shorten Automatic shifters too. I'm doing it to my 85 GT, if you want pictures I can post them.

yes pics please

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[This message has been edited by tmur115 (edited 11-06-2009).]

MORE PICTURES POSTED

Posted where?

quote Originally posted by TEXASGT: Posted where?

in the original post. there are three new pictures from today.