MN71W30

I'll take one with the 442 numbers or just an "H"
Dave
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tomsw31

Dave, In 1971 there were two different handles, one for a console aplication and one for a non console. Neither had '442' on them. Console application has 7169 stamped on it and non console is 7305. Hope that helps in your search.

507OLDS

I have made correct 70-72 console handles,with the "442" on them. I started with a 67-69 442 shifter handle,and duplicated all of the correct bends & curves of the 70-72 handle,heat-treated,and rechromed.The "H" is hidden under the console boot,and the "442" is about 1" above the console boot.I'll post pictures tomorrow.

MN71W30

I have a non console car. I was going to drill the base of the handle for it to fit a newer Hurst shifter. I'm not too worried about it being the correct year but I wouldn't pass one up. I do have an old 442 handle I could get rechromed. I never thought of that. I would like the see the pics of Brians shifter.

507OLDS

The newer/different Hurst shifter does not have the angled reciever for the stick,like the 70-72 has. If you have the shifter that you are going to use,I could put the correct offset to one of those 67-69 442 shifters.You don't need as much,if it is a non-console or bench seat application.You still want it to come up through the hump & boot in the correct location.
I also have a few different Hurst shifters,with the stops,for stuff like this.I have shifters with offsests,for straight sticks.

Here's a picture of a complete 4-spd shifter/handle assembly,for a console car.I placed a separate reciever piece next to it to show the angle of it.The rechromed 442 handle is a duplicate of the original handle.I'll post more pictures to show the handle comparisons.

7072442console4-spdshifter001.jpg

Here's another picture,showing them next to each other.I made all the bends & contours exact.

MN71W30

Brian,
I lost track of this thread. I see you do nice work. The pics helped me to understand why my shifter ended up a liitle too close to my leg. I'll give you a call soon.
Thanks again.