'79 Dual Gate to 1970

[warriordog]

Folks:

My first visit, some very interesting chatter. I have a 1970 442 which I have been restoring. It currently has a TH400 with a Hurst Rachet Shifter. I also have a '79 H/O with the dual gate. I would like to put the dual gate in the 1970. Are they the same? I understand there may be a problem with the cable. Thanks All

[texasred]

The 70-72 Dual Gate cable is 30" overall and 18" is the casing length. Regular floor shift cable is shorter (27 1/8" and 16 5/8"). They are available from Year One, Fusicks, etc.

Here's a tech site on (what seems to be) the 79 Dual Gate including installation: http://hrst79.tripod.com/79hrst/id11.html

I'm not sure if that site is correct, though....does yours have the neutral safety switch in the shifter housing? 70-72 had the neutral safety switch in the normal location under the steering column, so wiring is an issue.

C.J.

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by warriordog

Folks:

My first visit, some very interesting chatter. I have a 1970 442 which I have been restoring. It currently has a TH400 with a Hurst Rachet Shifter. I also have a '79 H/O with the dual gate. I would like to put the dual gate in the 1970. Are they the same? I understand there may be a problem with the cable. Thanks All

The dual gate mechanism should be the same, but the console plate is completely different for the 70-72 console.

[Oldsguy]

Originally Posted by warriordog

Folks:

My first visit, some very interesting chatter. I have a 1970 442 which I have been restoring. It currently has a TH400 with a Hurst Rachet Shifter. I also have a '79 H/O with the dual gate. I would like to put the dual gate in the 1970. Are they the same? I understand there may be a problem with the cable. Thanks All

I am sure that you know this and just used the phrase "restoring" to mean it is your present project. But for other readers that may not know, restoring a car implies returning to original condition. Some restorers get pretty anal about this. I have observed people arueing over the placement, size, and shape of chalk inspection marks on the undercarraige of the car being restored. Too much heartache for me...