au fairlane shifter into el?????

kronik_wake · 04-10-2009, 09:08 PM

Can an au fairlane leather shifter go into an el fairmont ghia??
anybody done this? or offer some advicee?
thanks

Bushbasher · 04-10-2009, 09:13 PM

If you're talking about just the shifter handle with the spring loaded button then yes it should be a straight swap.

Bushbasher

kronik_wake · 04-10-2009, 10:07 PM

ye just the peice u actually grab and the chrome button
have you done this or know 100%?
id like to know 100% before i buy it and it doesnt fit if you get me

JC · 04-10-2009, 10:14 PM

No, it won't fit unless you replace the shifter mechanism as well. E series, AUs and B series all run different style shifters, and changing from one to the other is not that easy, though e series to AU is the easiest - you need the handle and button (obviously) and the shift stalk/frame that bolts to the trans tunnel. Linkages between e series and AUs are nearly identical from the base of the shifter mechanism.

Differences in mechanisms:

E series: shifter screws on to the shaft and has a metal actuator rod like X series.
AU: shifter slips onto shaft and is held on by one screw and has a plastic actuator rod.
B series: shifter screws on to shaft and uses a plastic actuator rod to move a cable, also the button is hinged at the bottom front of the shift handle (A and e series button is spring loaded and side activated).

kronik_wake · 04-10-2009, 10:15 PM

positive? is there a thread with a walkthru? i had a quick look but couldnt find? thankss

JC · 04-10-2009, 10:17 PM

Yes, I am positive, though you may need some small mods (cut the trans tunnel) to make the AU one fit, or at least drill some new holes. I have had an EL, an AU and fitted a B series shift handle to the EL and a complete BA shift assembly including cable and SSS electronics to the AU.