Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
[Re: GoManGo70Bee]
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The way I'm going to do it on my '73 Dart Sport is to first get the transmission bolted up and, from under the car, push the shifter up against the floor and mark the center of where the shifter hits the floor.
I'll locate the hump based on that.
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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The way I'm going to do it on my '73 Dart Sport is to first get the transmission bolted up and, from under the car, push the shifter up against the floor and mark the center of where the shifter hits the floor.
I'll locate the hump based on that.
The shifter does not come through the hole exactly centered either.... He is a pick of my 1969 Original 4-speed car.
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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11/14/08 05:14 PM
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The way I'm going to do it on my '73 Dart Sport is to first get the transmission bolted up and, from under the car, push the shifter up against the floor and mark the center of where the shifter hits the floor.
I'll locate the hump based on that.
That's how I did it on my '77 Aspen using a '73 A-body hump. I have some pics and a brief write-up on the process HERE , which will be very similar for an A-body.
I wouldn't be overly concerned about getting the hump perfectly postioned, as there was surely some variety from the factory from car to car. Once you set the hump in place and start opening up the hole, it will darn near locate itself.
Remember, you can always cut the opening larger... 
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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11/14/08 05:17 PM
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With the trans in place, mark the floorboard and cut it just large enough so there is room to bolt the shifter and linkage to the trans. Once they are bolted in, you can set the hump loosely in position and figure out where it needs to be so that the hump fits the floor and the shifter can go into all gears w/o hitting the opening in the hump. Don't think you'll have a lot of leeway as to where to put it so the shifter actually works, but it won't hurt to make sure the hump clears the seat, too.
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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Does anybody know the reason for the small bracket on the back top corner of the hump? I never did get a definite answer? Mine is a non-console car and it seems like the bracket will keep the carpet from sitting flat? I'm just wondering what's the purpose of it?
When I asked a few months ago I was told it was a forward limiting strap for bench seat cars. 
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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Where was this thread when I atarted on mine???  I did the marker etc. I also have a 74 hump car in the drive way to peek at. They should tell you the repop hump is for the 75-76 cars. Got mine from Dante's it fits good. Only one MFR? I have mine drilled to attach with caulking tube sized RTV and stainless screws. I painted the top satin black the bottom is bright white so it will reflect light for working under the car.  
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Re: How to locate a 4 speed hump in an A-body???
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Does anybody know the reason for the small bracket on the back top corner of the hump? I never did get a definite answer? Mine is a non-console car and it seems like the bracket will keep the carpet from sitting flat? I'm just wondering what's the purpose of it?
When I asked a few months ago I was told it was a forward limiting strap for bench seat cars.
that makes sence
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You are right, as far as left and right, it centers itself. Its the front to rear im worried about. I would love to have the trans in it so I can use that but my car is stripped right now. Anybody have any measurements?
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