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  1. Member gtiboy66's Avatar
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    05-08-2012 09:59 AM #1
    So I decided that I wanted to put a motorsports style shifter in my car.

    I had a friend who had an All Smiles shifter which is just like the VW Motorsports ones from the 90's

    So I decided to replicate it.

    I did this with 50-60 year old machines all by hand.

    Total cost so far $0

    The shifter is basiclly 3 main pieces plus the cables.

    So far I have 2 done


    starting with a rough cut block




    done.


    I machined the main pivot hole larger for use with a brass or nylon bushing
    2nd piece


    done


    last piece I need to make is the shifter rod.
    Going to get working on this soon I hope.


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    05-15-2012 08:34 PM #2
    looks good so far. thanks for sharing

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    06-15-2012 05:25 PM #4
    Wow, I'm impressed. What tools did you use to cut that?

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    06-18-2012 03:46 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by Unit01 View Post
    Wow, I'm impressed. What tools did you use to cut that?
    I used a bandsaw, bridgeport mill and a big disc sander.

    I used a lathe to make the bushings and will use the lathe for the shift rod.

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