Hurst Shifter rebuild service
March 15th, 2010, 10:29 AM
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Hurst Shifter rebuild service
I sent my shifter to these guys back in early December.They received it according to my couriers' tracking report.I called them two weeks ago (no 800 number) and they claimed "I was at the top of the list."
Has anyone dealt with this outfit and is the work worth the price they charge.(I know, I know, I should have asked BEFORE I sent it in!)Any comments are welcome.
Has anyone dealt with this outfit and is the work worth the price they charge.(I know, I know, I should have asked BEFORE I sent it in!)Any comments are welcome.
March 15th, 2010, 11:20 AM
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March 15th, 2010, 02:29 PM
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I believe I will be billed $275. for the rebuild,$75. to rechrome the stick...(that someone scratched taking it out) $10.50 for UPS ground shipping and approx. $20. long distance charges.Regular shifters are $165, auto sticks cheaper still.They gouge you on OEMs, cause they know you'll never find a replacement at a swap meet.
March 15th, 2010, 02:41 PM
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March 17th, 2010, 05:41 PM
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Probably the difference between East Coast (Mr. Gasket - Cleveland, Ohio) and West Coast (B & M - California) pricing...And, of course, this is the aftermath of Million Dollar Cudas and B & J auctions. It drives the price up of everything in the hobby. The days of real bargains and fair pricing are probably coming to an end.
March 17th, 2010, 09:37 PM
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I believe you are right, I heard they were purchased a couple of years ago and the price skyrocketed! I paid $90 about seven years ago, and I sent it to Nevada for Hurst to rebuild. I think they shifted the location(Ohio?) but I don't know for sure.
March 18th, 2010, 05:18 AM
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That's correct. I have it that Hurst was bought by Mr. Gasket in 1987, and were then located on Brookpark Rd. in Cleveland. Mr. Gasket fell on hard times, filed Chapter 11 and moved to Tempe AZ in May '93. At that time the rebuilds were being done in Nevada. In 2007 Hurst was sold to B & M. Apparently B & M bought their major competitor to treat them like an ugly stepsister.
When I took my shifter in to Mr. Gasket (in Cleveland) in '92, it was a cool company to visit. I met the gal that actually did the shifter rebuilds; she was quite the expert! Was also able to buy things directly from them at wholesale prices (not a publicized policy). I recall buying a Hays clutch package there. Once a year they had a "Garage Sale" on a Saturday there to clean house, the bargains were superb!
They also still enjoyed a good relationship with Linda Vaughn and Doc Watson at that time.
When I took my shifter in to Mr. Gasket (in Cleveland) in '92, it was a cool company to visit. I met the gal that actually did the shifter rebuilds; she was quite the expert! Was also able to buy things directly from them at wholesale prices (not a publicized policy). I recall buying a Hays clutch package there. Once a year they had a "Garage Sale" on a Saturday there to clean house, the bargains were superb!
They also still enjoyed a good relationship with Linda Vaughn and Doc Watson at that time.
March 18th, 2010, 06:19 AM
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Presently, I believe that they are located in Chatsworth Ca. At least, that's where I sent the shifter.They called me yesterday saying it was done and ready to ship.I'll probably pick it up next week and find out if I get "lucky" at Canadian Customs.(If I get the "bitch" I got last week, I can see the cost rising!)
When I get it back home I'll try to post a pic, but, unfortunately my computer skills are sadly lacking.
When I get it back home I'll try to post a pic, but, unfortunately my computer skills are sadly lacking.
March 19th, 2010, 10:37 AM
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I know everyone has a vise and hand tools, so why are any of you sending in your shifter for rebuild anywhere, by anyone? All of the very same genuine parts used by rebuilders are available from Summit at discount, and B&M drop shipped the last parts I purchased to my door, at same shipping cost. You can only assemble it backwards, which is obvious with the reverse lever on the outside, there just isnt that much to them. Assuming the use of spray brake parts cleaner to hasten the parts cleaning, plan an about two hours tops. Wear points are very obvious, no real guesswork in what to replace.
Thanks!
Kurts remarks about the garage sales reminded me at the time I felt sure someone was getting a heavy screwing, perhaps absentee backers. One buddy bought five NIB Hays GM PP's for $100, and all cash, cash only, maybe to keep the doors open I speculate. I was, and am fearful of buying 'closeout' clutch parts, kind of like buying a closeout parachute or a closeout 30ft extension ladder, I want the assurance of quality control a new, never returned or 'inspection failed' racing clutch assembly affords. Nevertheless, I got a big handful of white second design 4-speed ***** (without the dumb HURST script on side) for $20, not packaged. Four or five palletized containers of 10"-11" discs just dissappeared like free lunch. The next year, ebayers were ready, the sale items were 100% gone before lunchtime - CW
March 19th, 2010, 10:52 AM
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To respnd to Coldwar, I sent mine in before I had a computer, and I searched high and low for the parts, they just weren't available around here at the time. I was getting the Summit catalog, but they did not offer the parts at that time. Couldn't find anyone who new anything about them ...oh well.
March 19th, 2010, 11:09 AM
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July 10th, 2011, 12:39 PM
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Any more info/updates (pics?) on these OEM Hurst being rebuilt by Hurst? Do they re-plate the metal all pretty?
I have a nice 3138 shifter and just wondering if it is worth while to have it re-plated, cleaned/lubed inside by someone who knows what they are doing.
I have a nice 3138 shifter and just wondering if it is worth while to have it re-plated, cleaned/lubed inside by someone who knows what they are doing.
July 10th, 2011, 12:51 PM
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I have a nice 3138 shifter and just wondering if it is worth while to have it re-plated, cleaned/lubed inside by someone who knows what they are doing
July 10th, 2011, 12:53 PM
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Thx. Actually, the handle itself is pretty nice, small scratch on the one side, but otherwise mint. Not even sure if it really needs re-chroming.
No rust on the shifter either, but would be nice re-plated in silver zinc or whatever it was like originally.
No rust on the shifter either, but would be nice re-plated in silver zinc or whatever it was like originally.
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