Slap stick question

[Habib]

I know 1970 slap stick is a 1 year only design. Is the linkage for that unique as well? Is it the same for the 71-74 Slap stick?

 

[Rapidfire]

The actual shifting linkage should be the same. I don't think Chrysler change that. Maybe another member will give their opinion!

 

[340challconvert]

Years ago I would swap out the shifter mechanisms to a t style or back to the 70 ball. Linkage is the same.

 

[TimS]

Years ago I would swap out the shifter mechanisms to a t style or back to the 70 ball. Linkage is the same.

My Gran Coupe has a T Handle slapstick like my 72 Barracuda, which I thought is incorrect. So you only had to swap the shifter handle itself to the ball style? It slips right over the rectangular shape mechanism? There was one on here for sale a while back that I wanted to buy but wasn't sure if it would fit the mechanism I have.

 

[340challconvert]

Tim
You need the whole shifter unit (actual shifter mechanism, console shifter plate and handle/ball

My Gran Coupe has a T Handle slapstick like my 72 Barracuda, which I thought is incorrect. So you only had to swap the shifter handle itself to the ball style? It slips right over the rectangular shape mechanism? There was one on here for sale a while back that I wanted to buy but wasn't sure if it would fit the mechanism I have.

Rod is the same. Shifter plate would be either round or square opening.

Shifter available as a repro
214-70KIT Mopar 1970 E-body Automatic Console Shifter Kit

 

[340challconvert]

One from e bay (too pricey IMO)

Mopar Dodge Slap Stick E Body Shifter Assembly Cuda Challenger 1970 for sale online | eBay

 

[TimS]

One from e bay (too pricey IMO)
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Mopar Dodge Slap Stick E Body Shifter Assembly Cuda Challenger 1970 for sale online | eBay

Thanks for the info. That EBay piece does seem pricey. I’ll be looking for the shifter assy. and plate at the swaps coming up next year. Setup I have now works, just not correct.

 

[R4Sedan]

I had a 70 challenger in the 80's and changed it to a T handle. I believe I had to change out the whole mechanism. I still like the T shifter better. But probably should just keep my ball shifter.

 

[340challconvert]

You may want to contact Mopar okie, here on FEBO who has one for sale?
under "70 slap stick" in parts for sale section

 

[TimS]

You may want to contact Mopar okie, here on FEBO who has one for sale?
under "70 slap stick" in parts for sale section
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I saw that but too pricey for me. Pretty much like the Ebay part you were showing me earlier. Thinking of buying the new shifter kit from PG classics. New mechanism, chrome shifter and woodgrain knob vs. 50 year old part. Seems to be the way to go. I can modify my cover plate slider to accomodate the round shifter and save $200 bucks for something else I need. Thanks for the info!!