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Old 04-02-2012, 02:57 AM
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Default Retro engineering a t56 gear lever (shifter)

I’m hoping to create a 250 GTO gear shift casing (see photo). Fabrication should not be a problem.

At present, at the height of the gate, the lever moves on the ‘y’ axis about 70 mm, eg. between 1st and 2nd which is okay, however, there is only 7mm between each gate on the ‘x’ axis. Considering the diameter of the shifter it is impossible to recreate the fingers pattern of the original GTO.

Any thoughts on how I can get this to work?

I know the t56 is used in a lot of applications, even Aston Martins, so I'm wondering if anyone has come across a car fitted with a t56 that has a suitable gate pattern. Thanks.
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