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cuda console auto to 4 speed? #945932
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hey anybody know if its possible to modify existing auto console for use with a four speed for conversion? i have new floor hump to install, would like to retain console i have. thanks!

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 65dodgebob] #945933
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Yes - and hopefully others will chime in with pics.

Modification 1: The lower plastic part will need to be trimmed away to accommodate the shifter boot

Modification 2: The top plate needs to be changed to one for a 4-speed. The opening for the shifter is larger and shaped a bit differently. Plates are available in repro.

An alternative would be to cut the plate that you have, though you would lose the raised edge for the area surrounding the shifter. A new 4-speed woodgrain could be used as the template for the cuts.

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: YYZ] #945934
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?

6517599-console001.jpg (562 downloads)

1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945935
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Another view. I will measure tomorrow and bring back more info

6517606-console002.jpg (477 downloads)

1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945936
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They sell a template to cut the lower plastic of the console to work. Console Template E and late B body Auto to 4 speed at 521 restorations If you call Jeff and tell him you are a moparts member he will give you a discount on most things i think the template is only 10 dollars or something like that though. He runs a good shop I ordered a 1970 Roadrunner fdront bumper from him through AMD on a thursday night and recieved it Saturday morning!

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Also if you have to change top plates Mike at BEA sales them 4 Speed top plate Im not sure if you have to change plates or not though we are about to make this swap in a 70 so if we get there before you purchase ill keep you informed

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945938
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




that grain looks diffrent as well as the ashtray. Reminds me of a 1974 and the auto looks to be earlier like 1972.

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: migsBIG] #945939
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migsBig is right the one on the left is an earlier body 1970 style i believe as it only has the 3 screws in the console plate as the one on the right has either 4 or 5 and is 71-74 if memory serves correctly i know my brothers 70 only had 3 places in the top plate and my 72 had many more

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: migsBIG] #945940
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




that grain looks diffrent as well as the ashtray. Reminds me of 1 1974 and the auto looks to be earlier like 1972.




Good eye!!! I knew the ash tray was wrong when I bought it but I didn't notice or check the grain. I'll check tomorrow all he did was armoral it before I picked it up

Dennis

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1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945941
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thanks! all the info is very helpful. much appreciate everyone's input.

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945942
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




You wouldn't be interested in selling the Auto Console would you?

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945943
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




They are different, OMG, we've been living a lie all these years! Someone needs to held responsible.

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945944
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




They are the same length...

Re: cuda console auto to 4 speed? [Re: 19cuda73] #945945
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Just picked up an auto one the other day for $80. Set it next to my 4 speed one. Looks like it could be done but is the 4 speed unit longer?




Thats true the picture is just very deceiving

6521868-console002.jpg (240 downloads)
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1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette






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