200R4 Overdrive with Dual Gate Shifter???

skryla · November 7th, 2008, 06:54 AM

Has anyone done this in a 1972 442? Was it a kit or a fabrication?

At this point, I am gathering the parts.

Also, anyone have a 200R4 core?

TIA

joe_padavano · November 7th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Hurst briefly sold an aftermarket four speed dual gate in the 1980s. When one shows up on ebay now it will usually sell for more than an original 60s unit. These units are highly coveted by the Buick GN crowd.

skryla · November 9th, 2008, 08:18 PM

is there anyone that converts 3sp to 4 sp Dual gate shifters?

2blu442 · November 9th, 2008, 10:05 PM

There's a company making the detent that will fit a standard automatic floor shifter. I had talked with them a couple years ago and they were having trouble trying to make one for a dual gate. I'll dig around and see if I can come up with their web address. But that still wouldn't resolve the top plate. John

skryla · November 10th, 2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks John. Ususally where there is a need and there are dollars, there IS a product of service. God Bless America!

2blu442 · November 17th, 2008, 07:41 PM

OK, I've not used their products but have been told they're good. They advertise an automatic shifter converstion for the 4 speed automatic that will fit the factory console. I don't see the dual gate but they do have the single gate for applications from 1964-72. John

http://www.shiftworks.com/cutlas.htm

November 7th, 2008, 06:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
skryla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brick NJ Posts: 27	200R4 Overdrive with Dual Gate Shifter??? Has anyone done this in a 1972 442? Was it a kit or a fabrication? At this point, I am gathering the parts. Also, anyone have a 200R4 core? TIA __________________ Stan Kryla 1972 442 350/th350 Convertible Flame Orange, White Top and Interior 1972 Chevelle SS 454 (W code)/th400 Convertible, Golden Brown, Black Top and Interior

November 7th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,399	Hurst briefly sold an aftermarket four speed dual gate in the 1980s. When one shows up on ebay now it will usually sell for more than an original 60s unit. These units are highly coveted by the Buick GN crowd. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

November 9th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
skryla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brick NJ Posts: 27	is there anyone that converts 3sp to 4 sp Dual gate shifters? __________________ Stan Kryla 1972 442 350/th350 Convertible Flame Orange, White Top and Interior 1972 Chevelle SS 454 (W code)/th400 Convertible, Golden Brown, Black Top and Interior

November 9th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Shifter parts There's a company making the detent that will fit a standard automatic floor shifter. I had talked with them a couple years ago and they were having trouble trying to make one for a dual gate. I'll dig around and see if I can come up with their web address. But that still wouldn't resolve the top plate. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Chevy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished! Last edited by 2blu442; November 9th, 2008 at 10:07 PM.. Reason: Clarifying a comment*

November 10th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
skryla Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brick NJ Posts: 27	Thanks John. Ususally where there is a need and there are dollars, there IS a product of service. God Bless America! __________________ Stan Kryla 1972 442 350/th350 Convertible Flame Orange, White Top and Interior 1972 Chevelle SS 454 (W code)/th400 Convertible, Golden Brown, Black Top and Interior

November 17th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Shifter OK, I've not used their products but have been told they're good. They advertise an automatic shifter converstion for the 4 speed automatic that will fit the factory console. I don't see the dual gate but they do have the single gate for applications from 1964-72. John http://www.shiftworks.com/cutlas.htm __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Chevy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished! Last edited by 2blu442; November 17th, 2008 at 07:47 PM..*

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