1964 4 speed shifter - different than 65-67 shifters

[Edward M.]

I have been lead to believe that the shifter for 1964 Corvettes with a 4 speed transmission has a shifter that is a bit different than the shifters for 1965-1967 cars. Apparently the 1964 shifter does not have the rectangular hole that is used for neutral alignment.

Can anyone confirm this? I am wondering if this might be a change that occurred during the model year.

My car is a Jan 31st, 1964 build date car, and the shifter DOES have the rectangular neutral alignment hole. The shifter MAY have been replaced at some time with a later year shifter.

So, if you have a 1964 4 speed car, what is the build date of your car, and does your shifter have the neutral alignment rectangular hole.

I cannot recall now if the AIM procedure for shifter alignment assumes this hole is present or not.

[Alan D.]

Re: 1964 4 speed shifter - different than 65-67 shifters

Ed,
I have a Mar64, purchased in Aug 67. Think I know what you mean by "rectangular neutral alignment hole" see marked up picture, is that it?
And NO my shifter does not have such.
Very hard to get a good picture, honestly no similar hole. Alignment is done from rear using the 1/2 circle hole shown higher up on assembly (move downward in picture)

[Edward M.]

Re: 1964 4 speed shifter - different than 65-67 shifters

Ed,
I have a Mar64, purchased in Aug 67. Think I know what you mean by "rectangular neutral alignment hole" see marked up picture, is that it?
And NO my shifter does not have such.
Very hard to get a good picture, honestly no similar hole. Alignment is done from rear using the 1/2 circle hole shown higher up on assembly (move downward in picture)

OK, now it makes a little more sense. If the 64 shifter did NOT have the rectangular alignment hole, then the shifter on my car is a later year shifter. Here is a picture of my shifter with the alignment hole and the "tool" inserted into the alignment hole.

[Patrick C.]

Re: 1964 4 speed shifter - different than 65-67 shifters

My January 24th 1964 car with the original engine transmission and shifter uses the circular alignment tool. Different from my 66’ which uses the rectangular tool.

[Edward M.]

Re: 1964 4 speed shifter - different than 65-67 shifters

Thanks Patrick. I definitely have a later year shifter.