help with 833 hurst shifter in 72 scamp

[72bluescamp]

I have a 72 scamp with a 318 and a 833 4 speed. I bought this car without shifter linkage, a rear end, engine etc because it was a rust free west coast car.
I have a frame support member just ahead of the hurst shifter and it will not allow convetional 833 linkage to mount. Do I have to remove it and weld in a new section for the shift rods to mount or is there another way. The most difficult rod is the reverse rod. Any advice would help.

I am thirty miles west of Chicago. Thanks.

 

[dgc333]

The 1/2 and 3/4 rods go above the cross member and the reverse is bent so that it goes under and comes back up to the reverse lever. If your linkage does not clear then it's not A-body linkage or maybe it's not an A-body shifter.

FWIW, whether the car is an A, B or E body the shifter linkage is routed the same, the linkage is just different lengths and bent differently. This is the reason that compared to an automatic car there is a big extension on the tunnel intruding into the drivers side floor.

 

[player1up]

and yes, it is possible to "make your own" rods... I had to add some length to a set and they've been working fine for a few months of hard shifts. Make sure that you are confident with your welds if you are going to make some.

Thread with pics of linkage:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=59213&page=2