Hurst shift box - no stampings?

[sydcuda]

Forgive my ignorance on this, but are all Hurst shifters stamped with the Hurst name and part number? Reason I ask is that I've got what appears and was said to be a Hurst shift box for my A833 but it isnt stamped "Hurst" and simply has the numbers 8118 stampted on one end and nothing else at all. Any comments on what I have here?

 

[sydcuda]

Actually, I'll attempt to answer my own question. On closer inspection it's not a Hurst shift box, right? The top section (ie. just under where the stick mounts) differs from all the Hurst units I've seen - it's straight across whereas all the Hursts seem to have a curved section. ????

 

[mullinax95]

That definitely does not look like a Hurst box to me.... it doesn't look like mine which has "Hurst" stamped on it... I put it to you that way.

 

[sydcuda]

Yes, I think you're right.

 

[mullinax95]

Have you got anymore pictures of your car?

That thing is blazing!

 

[sydcuda]

Thanks. Sure, got plenty. These are older, just after I got it back from paint. Build's nearing completion now with engine and drivetrain.

 

[mullinax95]

Cool! She's pretty!

 

[peacechild]

Forgive my ignorance on this, but are all Hurst shifters stamped with the Hurst name and part number? Reason I ask is that I've got what appears and was said to be a Hurst shift box for my A833 but it isnt stamped "Hurst" and simply has the numbers 8118 stampted on one end and nothing else at all. Any comments on what I have here?

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I have one of these. They were made by Hurst but branded, or off branded, sort of, as an Indy. I will attach a photo. The box has the Hurst Hustler on the front and part number at one end. It appears to be for a mid 60's Galaxy. I bought it on eBay for $70, new in the box, over 15 years ago. That was when auctions were the norm. It came with all the shift rods, shift levers, a Hurst 2816 adapter plate, bolts, clips, white nylon linkage bushings, and a black plastic T-handle. All parts stamped with Hurst part numbers. The instructions, included photo, are the same as some of the older Hurts ones I've seen. Value for money. Cost of an equivalent shifter, linkages, small parts, adapter plate, etc... could be USD$700. There have been people trying to sell the boxes for big money. Good thing I still have that too. I'm in the middle of working with this shifter as I write.