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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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Does any one know where to buy a Hurst 3 speed shift kit for a 1956 Ford Fairlane w/Overdive?
Thanks in advance,
Tim
Hot 'n Humid , Florida 33706
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By blockhead2 - 4 Years Ago
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I used a 3 speed Hurst in my 55 Tbird decades ago. Worked great. I still have it somewhere if you are interested.
Bill A
wabateATverizon.net
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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Yes I'd be interested if it will bolt on to the overdrive tranny in my '56 Crown Victoria.
There is a solenoid on the side of the tranny that could be a problem. (I think)
Maybe someone out there will know.
Thanks for your reply,
Tim in Florida
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By miker - 4 Years Ago
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I'm not going to be much help, all my experience is with Thunderbirds, and I expect the shifter location will be different in a Fairlane. That said, here's what I remember.
I had a Hurst Syncro Lok (?) in my 55 bird many years with a T-85 o/d. The local speed shop worked with me, and it used the short stick for a Corvette. I had to modify the brackets for the shifter location in a bird. Might have been a passenger car unit, but after 50+ years I don't remember. I also had a Hurst Mystery Shifter on a T 86 o/d in a 59 bird. Both worked fine, but both had to be altered (not many 59's around with stick shifts).
There's been some discussions on other sites about shifters for the o/d units, they're a little more difficult to find apparently. The shifter on my T-5 on the bird is very near if not on the original location, and is roughly 25" from the block-bellhousing to the shifter. Somebody might be able to give you a better measurement. Either way, you'll need to know where the shifter clears the seat, and some location back to see how a bird unit clears.
They're not rocket science, any unit will work if you've got a torch handy to make the modifications, bend the arms, etc.
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By 62bigwindow - 4 Years Ago
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The overdrive shifter is different due to the solenoid. Finding a original one is rare and I dont think anyone is making new ones. I've been looking for one on Ebay for a couple years now.
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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Miker,
Thanks for the reply.
Let's see if any of the Y Blockers can come up with more info about
a Hurst 3 speed shifter working on a '56 Fairlane w/overdive.
Again thanks,
Tim Hot 'n Humid
Florida 33706
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By Joe-JDC - 4 Years Ago
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Just make sure you don't turn the arms over when installing the shifter rods, the shift pattern will be backwards. Made it easy to snatch second gear, though. Ask me how I know? LOL. '56 Fairlane Victoria(1962-1966) Joe-JDC
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By Daniel Jessup - 4 Years Ago
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Tim,
If you have not visited my website, I encourage you to do so. There is way too much information (such as the exact shifter you are talking about here) covered in my blog posts. Here is a good place to begin:
https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/2017/09/20/55-ford-restoration-blog-part-10
There are several other posts I make on the blog that specifically concern the installation, adjustments, parts, etc, etc.
And, the individual I bought the brackets from (which is really the most difficult to find for the OD transmissions) can be found at this link:
https://www.ebay.com/usr/4ever4d
yes, that is an eBay link, but that is the medium he uses to peddle parts - a very knowledgeable guy and he was a tremendous help to me after he sold me what I needed. Here is a current listing at a very good price: https://www.ebay.com/itm/52-65-FORD-3-SPEED-OVERDRIVE-HURST-SYNCRO-LOC-SHIFTER-MOUNTING-BRACKET/264743270494?hash=item3da3edb85e:g:0eAAAOSwTf1ezECg
I suggest you shoot him a message to find out what else he has in stock. Once you look over his items he has up for sale, you will come away with the idea that he knows Ford transmissions pretty well.
I am very happy with how things ended up I might add.
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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Bless you Reverend, I really appreciate you taking time to supply me with this information.
Tim
Hot 'n Humid, Florida
33706
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By 62bigwindow - 4 Years Ago
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Do you have a T86 or T85? The bracket that Dan posted is for a T86 OD.
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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I 'm trying to find out what I have.
I see numbers on the tranny but none say what it is.
Where should I look ?
Thanks,
Tim
Wet 'n Soggy, FL
33706
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By Lord Gaga - 4 Years Ago
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If it has  a 'curved bottom' side cover it's a T-85
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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Dear Lord,
Thanks, the tranny is a T-85 so that bracket on Ebay will not work
Thanks for you time and effort, really appreciated.
Tim
Wet 'n Damp
Florida 33706
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By Daniel Jessup - 4 Years Ago
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contact the seller with a message on eBay - he did not have what I wanted listed in his eBay store but he did have it in his stash of parts and it was very reasonable.
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By Daniel Jessup - 4 Years Ago
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There there is I found...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/hurst-3-speed-shifter-T85-T86-overdrive-1949-57-Ford-Mercury-Lincoln-Thuderbird/233575353841?hash=item36622d0df1:g:HTUAAOSwk9xeq2xN:sc:USPSPriority!45140!US!-1
don't know the seller but check this out at any rate...
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By Jack Groat - 4 Years Ago
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I had the OD transmission and spent a long time looking for a Hurst (or any) floor shifter and never found one. Eventually went with a 5 speed mustang using a Mummert adapter. Still have to fabricate a decent shift lever and boot, otherwise a great swap. I have a long paper explaining all the details if anyone is interested. Write me directly at jackgr@aol.com.
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By Tim Quinn - 4 Years Ago
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On second thought, because of all the complications, I'm going to leave it stock.
The O/D is working great and 'if it ain't broken, do't fix it".
Leaving it stock, might make it easier to sell to a buyer who wants stock.
Thanks to all the Y'blockers who contributed to me with advice and help.
Tim
Nearly dead or Newly wed,
Florida 33706
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By Florida_Phil - 4 Years Ago
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Sounds like you have a T85? If so, that's a great heavy duty transmission. I have a T86 with O/D in my Tbird. I suppose you could adapt a TBird shifter to work in your car. It mounts on the floor hump. Personally, I would keep the O/D. I love mine.
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