hurst v matic 2

Thanks for the reply...I knew someone would LOL.
This shifter is going into a 65 Coronet. My problem is when pulled back into first the ball is right on top of my consoles lid. I know the trigger does reverse and park but if I removed it I could heat and bend the shifter arm forward. I am just not sure if it will affect the shifter arm movement with the trigger gone.
Thanks again
AL