Anybody want an Atari 2 speed shifter? Send me your 4 speed...

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Anybody want an Atari 2 speed shifter? Send me your 4 speed...

I'm looking for an Atari 4 speed shifter, like those found on the old B&W games (sprint series, LeMans and so on) or I also believe the Hard Drivin' series uses that same shifter. Will entertain a cash deal if the price is right, but would prefer to trade a Pole Position 2 speed shifter that I have.

Anyone have a 4 speed to spare?
 
FWIW, I'm pretty sure the only difference between all of the Atari shifters (aside from handle differences) is the bottom part of the base, which actually pops out and separates from the two sides, which I didn't know originally.

For example, Battlezone sticks and Pole Position shifters use the same bases, and the bottom circular part is actually the same as well, but BZ has a metal flat spring that fits over the two detents in that bottom circular piece (which is what 'clicks' the shifter high or low for PP, when the ball gets caught in the detents).

I haven't taken a 4-way shifter apart, but I suspect they are the same, just with a cross-shaped plate. Maybe someone has a busted shifter you could steal that lower plate from.

Just an idea (though I know that is probably just as hard to find).
 
Hmm, I'd actually need 3 plungers, assuming you are referring to the red piece that activates the switch. Pole Positions only use one switch since there is no neutral in the game. Do you have the plungers as well? I have plenty of cherry switches.

Either way thanks for posting, I didn't know these could be converted.
 
The pole position housings are the better newer style that has stronger mounts for the cherry switches so will be a better shifter when done....
 
Still looking. Will entertain buying a 4 speed shifter for the right deal, or still have a 2 speed for trade.

I have em.
I have one from a night driver and 2 from a sprint 2. they have the rings (uncracked)
Not looking to trade for PP shifter, but could use wico sticks or something else in trade.
 
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