3973866 Muncie Handle

USA1 · #1 02-06-2006, 11:23 PM

Hello...

I was wondering if the original 3973866 Muncie Shifter handles had MUNCIE on them or were they blank?

Thanks a bunch!

Keith Tedford · #2 02-06-2006, 11:40 PM

I think that you will find that the handle with no lettering would be used on the Saginaw 4 speeds and perhaps the HD 3 speed behind the 396.

USA1 · #3 02-06-2006, 11:45 PM

I thought 3973866 was only used for M20, M21, and M22. Am I wrong there...?

**mssl72** · #4 02-07-2006, 10:51 AM

I have never seen part numbers or markings on Muncie handles.

Keith Tedford · #5 02-07-2006, 04:08 PM

Just checked our original Muncie handle and it has no numbers.

USA1 · #6 02-07-2006, 04:38 PM

Thanks gentleman for your time with this question.

Regards

**Mr70** · #7 02-07-2006, 06:18 PM

This has been discussed on here before.
Two threads come to mind that may be helpful to you.
Click Here
And Here

P.J. · #8 02-07-2006, 11:28 PM

Rick you beat me to it

suprss70

NCGuy68 · #9 02-08-2006, 05:24 AM

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Just checked our original Muncie handle and it has no numbers.

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You're right Keith. I've never seen complete part numbers stamped on any OEM Muncie shifter parts or even complete shifter assemblys. Althought GM listed warrenty replacment parts - good luck finding them even during the time. Doesn't matter if its Camaro, Chevelle, or Nova. I'am refering to 67-70 factory 'bolt to the crossmember' Muncie shifters.

If anyone has a unmolested example to share, please post it.

Over the years, I've rebuilt and restored quite a few incluiding both big and small applications. Yes - there is a difference.

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