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RichardinNZ
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« on: October 05, 2014, 21:58:25 pm » |
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I'm looking to get a Berg Shifter for the '58 (RHD). The 6710R seems the correct one which would keep the handle in the stock position. However, it is currently a long reach for me when the transmission is in 1st gear. Would the shorter throw help with this, or have others gone for the extra bend version (if I can get one in RHD)?
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Richard
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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Donny B.
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2014, 22:07:00 pm » |
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The 12" bent works best for me. Late cars had a straight shifter, but early ones need a bent shifter for comfort. Remember they do make handles for right had drive.
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2014, 23:14:15 pm » |
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The 6710 has a bend but there is a version with an extra bend (EB)...do you know which you have? Thanks  |
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« Last Edit: October 05, 2014, 23:18:46 pm by RichardinNZ »
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2014, 02:50:12 am » |
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i have the 6710R. i personally prefer the 6714 or 6710 EB as i have short arms and prefer shifter closer to me.
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2014, 05:18:39 am » |
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Thanks Pupjoint. I was wondering the same. Have you tried the others?
Richard
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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Donny B.
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2014, 18:05:40 pm » |
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I have a 6710 in my '66 and it works well for me. I am not a large guy (only 5ft. 9 in.).
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2014, 19:40:28 pm » |
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I'm the same as Donny with a 6710 in my 67 at a 5ft 8 don't have any complaints with reaching etc....
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2014, 22:54:40 pm » |
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6710 with a late car
6714 with a early car
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Martin S.
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2014, 23:36:50 pm » |
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Has anyone checked lately to find out the availability of GB shifters from Berg?
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2014, 06:06:40 am » |
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I changed from the 6710 to the 6710EB a couple of years ago, easier to operate when I´m strapped in. For street use, I´d go for the 6710. Car is a ´58.
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2014, 00:16:20 am » |
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Trying to find a pattern here with height and shifters! How tall are you Joe?
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Richard
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2014, 19:08:31 pm » |
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Was at GB shop last week and was pretty good on stock
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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2014, 09:01:02 am » |
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I'm 5`10 and always feel like I have to reach forward to change gear. My next shifter will be the 14 " version. In a 67 T1
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2014, 09:47:52 am » |
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Thanks for the information everyone. I've been away for a few days but will now go and sit in the car and have a think.....
Richard
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« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2014, 22:07:04 pm » |
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I tried to get a locking rhd shifter from berg a while ago and they said they were out of stock and it would be up to six weeks before they have more. Six weeks went past so I emailed twice and haven't even had a reply. That's not good service. Since bought a lhd one on evil bay so now need a rhd t handle.
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2014, 20:49:33 pm » |
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I ordered the 6710-14R with a finger grip handle (40% reduction in throw). However I don't collect it until January; I just wanted to be organised!
Richard
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2014, 22:07:17 pm » |
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I tried to get a locking rhd shifter from berg a while ago and they said they were out of stock and it would be up to six weeks before they have more. Six weeks went past so I emailed twice and haven't even had a reply. That's not good service. Since bought a lhd one on evil bay so now need a rhd t handle.
I had the same runaround recently when trying to get a 26mm oil pump from Bergs. Finally found one at Pierside (and they said it was their last one). |
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RichardinNZ
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« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2014, 19:36:46 pm » |
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Al, at Bergs, couldn't have been more helpful. He responded very quickly to my many emails (almost instantly on a couple of occasions) and altered existing work to get a RHD grip handle made for me. Excellent service.
Richard
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Richard, Auckland, New Zealand
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