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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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I am a parts man for a GM dealer here in Dallas. I have a customer that just bought a 2001 Trans Am with an automatic. It has the t handle type shifter with the "thumb" button. Here's the problem, my customer is handicapped and can't operate that type of handle. I ordered him a Camaro shifter with the button in the top and he can now operate the shifter now but here's the kicker, GM has quit putting the slot in the **** for the keeper that holds it on. I called GM thinking I got bad stock and was told the user had to cut the slot himself. My question is, will someone measure their **** as to where the slot should be so I can help this man out? Or does the aftermarket offer a **** that's ready to go?

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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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I hope this helps.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...handles-boots/
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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Wouldn't it be in the same location?

I mean if the unlikely event that the shifters themselves are different your still using the trans am shifter so it's got to line up in the same spot. I tried to measure mine for you but my good tape is at work.

On a side note that's got to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. If they are going to continue to produce them at least finish the job.
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Can't you just buy a good used Camaro ****, or Grand Prix ****, ..., on Ebay or somewhere that already has the slot?


If you use this adaptor, you can use any standard 6-speed type ball ****, ..., & you simply push down on the whole ****.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...pter-f-body-1/
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Thanks to all that responded. He is going with the MBA **** from WS6store.

Thanks again
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