1965 Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters

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Keep Your 1965 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with a Quality Performance Shifter

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1965 Ford Thunderbird, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Performance Shifter for your Thunderbird. We currently carry a top Performance Shifter in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Performance Shifter or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Performance Fuel Systems and Performance Ignition Products to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1965 Ford Thunderbird running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1965 Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters

B & M – Automatic Shifter, Light Truck Megashifter (Part No.80680)

Automatic Shifter, Light Truck Megashifter

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$539.99
The B&M Megashifter has it all, form, function and classic style. This all adds up to bring you a quality shifter that’s been one of the most popular automatic shifters of all time. The light truck Megashifter is better suited for truck and bench seat applications with its overall height of 14.85-inches tall (2.25-inches taller than #80690 Megashifter.) The positive ratcheting action won’t allow you to over-shift and miss a gear at that critical moment, along with the reverse lockout feature meets NHRA/IHRA safety rules for those weekend grudge races at the track, while the look and feel of the T-handle and accordion style shift boot really shows off its racing heritage. Other features include a black console that you can trim to match the contour of your vehicle’s floor, 5-foot long shifter cable, cable brackets, transmission shift levers, chrome plated top plate with lighted gear indicator and everything needed for an easy at home installation. An optional T-handle with a 12-volt button is available separately for actuating a trans-brake, nitrous oxide or other accessories for the hard-core performance enthusiast. This shifter fits most popular Chrysler, Ford and GM 3 and 4-speed automatic transmissions. Note: AOD transmissions require optional kit #40496, GM 4L60E through 4L85E transmissions with PRNDL switch will require optional kit #70499. Overall Dimensions – 14.9L x 6.4W x 14.8H

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount Application
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
  • Use w/Reverse Pattern Valve Body
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Backup Light Switch
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Z-Gate (Part No.80681)

Automatic Shifter, Z-Gate

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$306.99
Reverse lockout meets NHRA and IHRA requirements. Includes neutral safety switch, backup light switch, black T-Handle. Fits most 3 Speed applications.

Product Features:
  • Base Trims To Custom Fit Floor
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Backup Light Switch
  • Includes Black T-Handle and Cable
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Sport Shifter (Part No.80776)

Automatic Shifter, Sport Shifter

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$371.99
The B&M Sport Shifter features, Neutral safety switch, backup light switch, lighted gear indicator and black T-Handle and cable. Fits Most 3 and 4 Speed applications.

Product Features:
  • Base Trims For Custom Fit
  • Neutral Safety Switch
  • Backup Light Switch
  • Lighted Gear Indicator
  • Black T-Handle and Cable
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Hurst – Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick (Part No.3160009)

Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick

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$511.99
The award-winning Quarter Stick automatic shifter is designed to provide positive gear change control for street or racing transmission applications. Gated mechanism. NHRA/IHRA approved reverse lockout.

Product Features:
  • Forward and Reverse Shift Patterns
  • Chrome Plated Trigger for Detent Activity
  • Factory Neutral Safety Switch
  • Compact And Lightweight
  • Roller Detent with Shifter Pattern
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Stealth Pro Ratchet 3 and 4 Speed (Part No.81120)

Automatic Shifter, Stealth Pro Ratchet 3 and 4 Speed

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$614.99
The Stealth Pro Ratchet shifter is one of our most popular and easiest to operate race shifters. Features include positive ratcheting design that self-centers the handle after each shift giving you maximum clearance behind the shifter and will not allow y

Product Features:
  • Reverse Lockout Meets NHRA And IHRA Requirements
  • Carbon Fiber Look Without The Cost
  • Reliable And Race Proven Shifter Design
  • Short Throw
  • Stick Returns to Center
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Street Bandit Shifter (Part No.80797)

Automatic Shifter, Street Bandit Shifter

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$869.99
The ultimate shifter for automatic transmission equipped street vehicles! The Hi-Tek Street bandit has all the same feature as the above Street Bandit line of shifters, with an interchangeable billet knob design.

Product Features:
  • Ideal For High-Tech Pro-Street
  • Ideal For High-Tech Street Rods
  • Narrow Styled Aluminum Housing
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Backup Light Switch
  • Includes Billet Aluminum Knob
  • Can Be Used w/Reverse Pattern Valve Body
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Magnum Grip Street Bandit (Part No.81050)

Automatic Shifter, Magnum Grip Street Bandit

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$799.99
The B&M Racing Street Bandit Pistol-grip shifter is perfect for the person looking for a gated performance shifter in a compact good looking package which can be mounted in door cars. The Street Bandit features replaceable 2, 3 or 4 speed forward pattern gate plates along with a 3 speed reverse pattern gate plate, all guaranteeing you won’t miss a shift. Other features include a back-up light switch, neutral safety switch, brushed aluminum cover, CNC aluminum Magnum Grip shift handle, a 5ft Super Duty cable, all brackets, levers and instructions for an easy installation. Be sure to check out all our optional side grip plates including real Rosewood engraved with the B&M logo part #81086, CNC billet aluminum side plates with 12 volt micro-switch #81060, 81063, 81078 and coming soon optional colored side plates to customize the look of the shifter. Also see optional floor mounting bracket #80884

Product Features:
  • Ideal For High-Tech Pro-Street
  • Ideal For High-Tech Street Rods
  • Narrow Styled Aluminum Housing
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Includes Backup Light Switch
  • Includes Billet Aluminum Knob
  • Can Be Used w/Reverse Pattern Valve Body
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Hammer Shifter, Universal (Part No.80885)

Automatic Shifter, Hammer Shifter, Universal

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$382.99
The Hammer shifter may just be the most comfortable and versatile shifter available. The unique design of the shift handle easily fits all sizes of hands providing the appropriate wrist angle and feel when shifting. The multi-position lockout trigger is s

Product Features:
  • Ratchet Action Shifter
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • Reverse Lockout Feature
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B & M – Automatic Shifter – Megashifter – Universal (Part No.80690)

Automatic Shifter - Megashifter - Universal

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$539.99
The Classic BAndM Megashifter features a Ratcheting action, ensuring positive shifts. Chrome Knob, Neutral safety switch And NHRA/IHRA Approved reverse lockout. Fits Most 3 And 4 speeds.

Product Features:
  • Universal Floor Mount
  • Base Can Be Trimmed-Custom Fit
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
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Hurst – Manual Shifter, Indy, SSA 3 Speed Shifter (Part No.5010002)

Manual Shifter, Indy, SSA 3 Speed Shifter

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$409.99
Hurst Indy SSA 3-speed shifter kits are designed to be used on most popular 3-speed transmissions in a wide variety of cars. Applications are determined by transmissions and an exclusive engineered mounting design, for most applications.

Product Features:
  • Spring Loaded Gate
  • Short Precise Throws
  • Chrome Plated Stick
  • All Components Are Plated
  • Complete with Shifter Boot and Hardware
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, StarShifter (Part No.80675)

Automatic Shifter, StarShifter

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$349.99
Features include NHRA/ IHRA reverse lockout, backup light switch, neutral safety switch, polished T-handle. Cable operated for quick installation and accurate shifting. For 2 and 3 speed applications.

Product Features:
  • Base Trims For Custom Fit
  • Cable Operated
  • Quick Installation
  • Accurate Shifting
  • NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
  • Includes Neutral Safety Switch
  • Polished Aluminum. T-Handle and Cable
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B & M – Automatic Shifter, Pro Stick Shift with CVR (Part No.80706)

Automatic Shifter, Pro Stick Shift with CVR

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$483.99
The Original Pro Stick shifter delivers rock-solid performance, mixed with clean design cues and compact size. This is why you see so many Pro Stick shifters at the race track. We start off with a heavy duty steel base with a hardened steel gate plate, a reverse lockout feature that only requires one hand to operate, and complies with NHRA/IHRA safety rules. Then add the billet aluminum shift handle with classic white shift knob, lightweight aluminum trigger and finish it off with a brushed aluminum cover with quick release pins, and you end up with one good looking bullet-proof race shifter. Optional Forward and Reverse shift pattern gate plates are available for most popular 2, 3 and 4-speed transmissions. This model Pro Stick comes out of the box ready for action for most popular 3-speed transmissions, includes a 5-foot Super Duty shift cable, brackets, levers, hardware and detailed instructions for an easy installation. Be sure to check out all the optional Magnum Grip side grip plates including the one and two button 12-volt momentary switches or any of the other accessories we offer for the Pro Stick in the Shifter Accessories section. Notes: AOD requires installation kit #40496, AODE & 4R70W requires installation kit #40504, E40D & 4R100 requires installation kit #40505, 2004R & 700R4 require gate plate #80712, 4L60E – 4L85E equipped with PRNDL switch requires cable bracket kit #70499 and gate plate #80712. Overall Dimensions – 8.25L x 2.92W x 9.25H

Product Features:
  • All One-Handed
  • Reverse Lockout Meets NHRA And IHRA Requirements
  • Mount Directly To Floor/Chassis/Or w/Quick Release
  • Ultimate For Powerglide Applications
  • Lightweight Brushed Alum. Cover
  • Cover Removed Quickly and Easily
  • Includes 5 Ft. Super Duty Race Cable
  • Quick Change Plate Design
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Hurst – Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick (Part No.3160014)

Automatic Shifter, Quarter Stick

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$511.99
The award-winning Quarter Stick automatic shifter is designed to provide positive gear change control for street or racing transmission applications. Gated mechanism. NHRA/IHRA approved reverse lockout.

Product Features:
  • Forward and Reverse Shift Patterns
  • Chrome Plated Trigger for Detent Activity
  • Factory Neutral Safety Switch
  • Compact And Lightweight
  • Roller Detent with Shifter Pattern
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Most Popular Performance Shifter for 1965 Ford Thunderbirds

Enhance your 1965 Ford Thunderbird with this popular Performance Shifter we have in stock, for $409.99.

Hurst – Manual Shifter, Indy, SSA 3 Speed Shifter (Part No.5010002)

Manual Shifter, Indy, SSA 3 Speed Shifter

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$409.99
Hurst Indy SSA 3-speed shifter kits are designed to be used on most popular 3-speed transmissions in a wide variety of cars. Applications are determined by transmissions and an exclusive engineered mounting design, for most applications.

Product Features:
  • Spring Loaded Gate
  • Short Precise Throws
  • Chrome Plated Stick
  • All Components Are Plated
  • Complete with Shifter Boot and Hardware
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FAQs for 1965 Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters

What’s the price range for 1965 Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters?

We currently have just one Performance Shifters for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird in stock: Manual Shifter, Indy, SSA 3 Speed Shifter and it costs $409.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Shifters for other Ford Thunderbird model years?

Yes, we carry Performance Shifters for 27 model years of Ford Thunderbirds between 1966 and 1993. The following model years are the most popular for Performance Shifter purchases: 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, and 1977.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Performance Shifters for any other 1965 Ford models?

Yes. We stock Performance Shifters for 18 other popular 1965 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1965 Mustang Performance Shifters, 1965 Country Squire Performance Shifters, 1965 LTD Performance Shifters, 1965 Galaxie 500 Performance Shifters, and 1965 Falcon Performance Shifters.

What types of Performance Shifters do you sell for my 1965 Ford Thunderbird?

We currently have just 1 Performance Shifter in stock for a 1965 Ford Thunderbird, and as of 3/1/26, it is a Performance Shifter.

Can I get help with 1965 Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifter orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Performance Shifters and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Thunderbird Performance Shifters and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.