Trans Tunnel Repair - Floor shifter mounting points

[hami4141]

Hello,

My first time posting but I have read a lot of stuff on here over the years. My son who is 15 asked to do a car project together for his first car and we settled on an 87 Monte, which is overall in pretty outstanding condition. Since the car was a roller when we bought it, we are looking to drop a 350 with TH400 I already have lying around in my barn. Before we get to that I need to figure out the mounting of the shifter as I believe this car was originally a column shifter (optional console shifter) with bucket seats, but did come with a console when I purchased it (though it wasn't attached). I dont believe the car was originally a console shifter. What I need is a photo of the trans tunnel of a car that has the mount points for the shifter. I have an image of the tunnel as it is now and looks like at least one hole was cut into it and need to be patched. Assuming someone had a manual trans in it at one point? I think with the bucket seats, the console shifter is a more attractive option.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Longroof79]

Here's a diagram for the console mounting points, but I'll see if I can find the diagram for the shifter bracket mounting.

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I found this older thread that might help you establish measurements for the floor shifter bracket and cable hole.

Question on Regal console/brackets location

Guys, I found the brackets aftermarket for my Regal console. I need an idea where to put the hole in the floor for shifter cable and console mounting brackets. Obviously my Regal was a bench seat/column shift but wanting to convert it to floor shift

gbodyforum.com

 

[SS_Malibu]

I waited until I put my seats in and had them where I wanted them before putting in my shifter so I could sit in the driver’s seat and put my hand exactly where I want the shifter.

 

[86 Salon]

Hello,

My first time posting but I have read a lot of stuff on here over the years. My son who is 15 asked to do a car project together for his first car and we settled on an 87 Monte, which is overall in pretty outstanding condition. Since the car was a roller when we bought it, we are looking to drop a 350 with TH400 I already have lying around in my barn. Before we get to that I need to figure out the mounting of the shifter as I believe this car was originally a column shifter (optional console shifter) with bucket seats, but did come with a console when I purchased it (though it wasn't attached). I dont believe the car was originally a console shifter. What I need is a photo of the trans tunnel of a car that has the mount points for the shifter. I have an image of the tunnel as it is now and looks like at least one hole was cut into it and need to be patched. Assuming someone had a manual trans in it at one point? I think with the bucket seats, the console shifter is a more attractive option.

Thank you for your help!

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Here's a 1986 Cutlass Salon.