from column to floor shifter?
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You will need a column, floor shift torque shaft with the tab the bottom sits in that attached to the tranny, linkages, console mount brackets, shift lever base bracket and hardware, Inland or whatever type shifter, console w/ assorted parts, pieces and wiring. Cut a hole in the tunnel on that bump out on the drivers side for the torque shaft to come up through. I'm assuming you mean an automatic. I solved this by installing a Audi Dash and console w. Audi steering wheel and shaft. I had to make custom console brackets and shifter base, linkages etc. It's an easy job, just need to collect all the parts and apply them to the car. Good luck. Ghost.
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Ray70Chrg
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moved mine from column to console. Did custom design when I had interior done. Tach is just temporary location, used for tuning purposes.
funknut
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IDK what year car you have but in my 68 the reverse switch is on the column. In 69 they moved it to the trans. Not sure if you can get a reverse signal from your shifter.
When the PO of my car switched to floor shift there was no signal for reverse lights. One day I’ll update the trans to the later 3-wire type and get my reverse lights back.
When the PO of my car switched to floor shift there was no signal for reverse lights. One day I’ll update the trans to the later 3-wire type and get my reverse lights back.
69SportSatellite
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I like the custom console, because IMO (and it's just my opinion) finding a good used console is the toughest part of the project. I have a column shift A/T in my '69 Sport Satellite, which I will either convert to a 4 speed or a floor shift A/T - I have lots of the 4 speed parts already, and I also have the correct '69 A/T floor shifter/linkage and brackets.
But, whichever direction I go in (4 speed or floor shift A/T), it's still around $1,500 more I need to spend, some metalwork involved and very likely painting (console) since I have a red interior.
Van's Auto has very nice assembled consoles, for $1,250 which I may decide to go with if I go with the floor shift A/T. That seems like a lot of money, but given all the parts, trim, and plates that may need re-doing on a used one, I could end up spending that much by starting with a used one.
Finding a good (nice driver quality) console hasn't happened yet, due to the shipping cost and hazards inherent in shipping a large, fragile item. Maybe I'll have some luck at CPW in November - my guess is that whichever direction I go in, there will be parts available there.
But, whichever direction I go in (4 speed or floor shift A/T), it's still around $1,500 more I need to spend, some metalwork involved and very likely painting (console) since I have a red interior.
Van's Auto has very nice assembled consoles, for $1,250 which I may decide to go with if I go with the floor shift A/T. That seems like a lot of money, but given all the parts, trim, and plates that may need re-doing on a used one, I could end up spending that much by starting with a used one.
Finding a good (nice driver quality) console hasn't happened yet, due to the shipping cost and hazards inherent in shipping a large, fragile item. Maybe I'll have some luck at CPW in November - my guess is that whichever direction I go in, there will be parts available there.
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