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Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! #1043146
07/30/11 03:02 PM
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I was wondering if anyone out here would have photo or diagrams of how the factory laid out the 4-speed shifter humps and how everything else go into place this will be a non-console car.!
I would be very greatful of any help.!


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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: 67coronetman] #1043147
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It's not that hard, get the hump, put it on the floor it's fits in one place only , trace around it , take the hump off and make a line about 3/4" inside your traced line , cut that out on the inside line, then weld the hump on.

I did it 31 yrs ago when I was 17 ... without the internet, or a service manual, or anyone to ask how ....

Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: JohnRR] #1043148
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I did it in an A-body, what he says is correct. The hump only fits in one spot per the bend in the hump. I was skeptical, so had the tranny and engine in, and the shifter was in the perfect spot.


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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1043149
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Sweet thanks for the info all a person can do is ask.!


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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: 67coronetman] #1043150
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Sweet thanks for the info all a person can do is ask.!




some things are easier than they look , but it's good to get help that may let you in on any potential pitfalls in advance.

Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: JohnRR] #1043151
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That is why i ask question before so i don't make a costly mistake hopefully.!


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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: 67coronetman] #1043152
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You really dont even need a hump.
That leaves you with factory tite clearances to work around under there.
Unless you want factory appearance and no carpet issues, just make a tunnel and weld it in.
Here is a pic of one i did im my cuda and carpet fit fine. Benefit is you can get big paws up in there.

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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: theclutcher] #1043153
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I've done it several times without any problems. It's best though, to make sure you've got ALL the pieces you're gonna need when you do it.

Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: 69440] #1043154
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I thank everyone for the info and its been very help full as i am never to proud to think i know everything so i figure its better to ask then make a mistake i will have to fix later.! Oh yes anyone out here that has any parts that will work for my car please let me know.!



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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: 67coronetman] #1043155
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One caveat is DO NOT cut your torsion bar cross member. Look underneath and maybe make a hole just ahead of it so you know where it is. You should also be able to see the spot welds where the floor is attached, but just be sure before you cut something you don't want to.
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Re: Help with 4-speed installation in a 66 plymouth sate.! [Re: phantomx] #1043156
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