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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: dannystarr on October 25, 2021, 02:24:58 PM

Title: Muncie Shifter Stabilizer Bar
Post by: dannystarr on October 25, 2021, 02:24:58 PM

Has there ever been a offset shifter stabilizer bar found on a documented original small block 67-68 with a 4-speed Muncie?
 Danny

Title: Re: Muncie Shifter Stabilizer Bar
Post by: MO on October 25, 2021, 11:15:02 PM

Is this what you are asking about?

Title: Re: Muncie Shifter Stabilizer Bar
Post by: dannystarr on October 26, 2021, 03:34:36 AM

Yes,
 All my cars have the correct straight rod. Just wondering if several or even one came on an original car. .. Danny

Title: Re: Muncie Shifter Stabilizer Bar
Post by: x66 714 on October 26, 2021, 11:31:58 AM

Quote from: dannystarr on October 26, 2021, 03:34:36 AM

Yes,
 All my cars have the correct straight rod. Just wondering if several or even one came on an original car. .. Danny

Are all of your cars LA Danny? I bought my LA 68 Z/28 in 1976. The shifter that was with it said to be from that car. It has the bent version but I can's say it's correct. I did some looking after you posted this. I will continue watching....Joe

Title: Re: Muncie Shifter Stabilizer Bar
Post by: dannystarr on October 26, 2021, 03:53:17 PM

VERY interesting point. By chance, every Camaro I own is a Norwood build. Maybe there was a difference between the two factories? The rubber does bind to the side slightly on straight bars. I was told that first design had an offset rod. But if true and it worked so well, why install thousands of straight rods after using the offset. Could be a fun research topic. Trying a big block one on a '68 Muncie shifter fits Perfect with NO rubber binding. So just wondering.  ... Danny