can I put a ball instead of t bar on a gene berg shifter ? | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

PhillipBlacklock

Hi All,
I am converting a LHD Apal rep. fitted with a Gene Berg T bar shifter to RHD and would like to know if the ball handle they offer is a retro fit (ie can I remove the LH t bar and replace it with a ball handle -RHD version)?
I have emailed this question to Gene Berg Company but so far have had no reply.
Any experience out there with this one ?

Thanks,
Phillip Blacklock
Western Australia

10/20/1011:56 PM

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PhillipBlacklock

Hi All,
I am converting a LHD Apal rep. fitted with a Gene Berg T bar shifter to RHD and would like to know if the ball handle they offer is a retro fit (ie can I remove the LH t bar and replace it with a ball handle -RHD version)?
I have emailed this question to Gene Berg Company but so far have had no reply.
Any experience out there with this one ?

Thanks,
Phillip Blacklock
Western Australia

10/20/1011:56 PM

Terry Nuckels'04 JPS Speedster NorCal

Yes, but the ball is quite large (almost tennis ball size). I ordered one and suffered the staggering re-stocking charge when I sent it back. Still, a very well-made piece.

10/21/106:30 AM

Former Member

If the ball won't work for you, Berg carries right hand drive t-handles.

10/21/107:07 AM

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

The easier way out is to buy an EMPI shifter....

10/21/103:48 PM

Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

Or a CSP with the ball shifter.

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10/21/103:54 PM

Lane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member

Or a CSP with the ball shifter.

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10/21/103:56 PM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

Or a CSP with the ball shifter. :-)

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10/21/104:16 PM

PhillipBlacklock

thanks everyone, I have purchased an empi shifter-I hope the quality's ok.

10/21/1011:08 PM

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