Factory 4 speed owners-looking for a measurement

[pontiac guy]

When I built my transmission I built a custom shift block that moved the shifter and additional 1 3/16 of an inch forward from the mustang location I also built a shifter to accommodate that move fwd. It also provides a 1-inch offset to the left. At this point I am about one inch farther back from the original factory location based on the 4 speed from my El Camino. Unfortunately the car was wrecked and I didn't measure anything I just saved the parts. I think if I introduce a little more offset to the left it should be fine. If not I will adjust accordingly

 

[pagrunt]

The factory hump and plastic bezel will most likely not clear a centered shifter.

To add to that it might be good to source a trim bezel & boot from a earlier model (Camaro, Chevelle, Nova) for the new hole. Even getting the steel hump to cut up to match/adapt it in too.

 

[gnvair]

This is a reproduction of the hump

78-88 Manual Trans Shifter Floor Hump | Dixie Restoration Depot

www.dixierestorationdepot.com

This is the plastic spacer

78-88 3/4spd Shifter Plastic Cover | Dixie Restoration Depot

www.dixierestorationdepot.com

This is the boot

78-88 3/4spd Shifter Boot | Dixie Restoration Depot

www.dixierestorationdepot.com

Boot retaining ring

78-88 3/4spd Shift Boot Retaining Ring (w/ screws)

www.dixierestorationdepot.com

 

[gnvair]

I agree with PA that using a hump and boot from an earlier A or F body would give you more room

 

[pontiac guy]

I didn't consider that thank you I have a hump from a G-Body I will look at the early f stuff as well

 

[gnvair]

F body hump https://www.4speedconversions.com/70-81_f_hump.html
68-72 Chevelle without console

Shifter Tunnel Hump - 68-72 Chevelle El Camino Monte Carlo w/o Console

Reproduction shifter tunnel hump for the 68-72 Chevrolet Chevelle / El Camino & 70-72 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Correct for models without a console.

www.autometaldirect.com

 

[oldsmobile joe]

have you tried looking for a mid shift off set shifter like this
Hurst Blackjack Mid Shifter

or this,

MDL Shifters | Shifter Accessories | Modern Driveline

Shop all Shifters, Automatic & Manual form all automakers like Ford, GM, BOP Shifters, T5, T45, Magnum and more. Visit modern driveline today to get high quality auto parts.

www.moderndriveline.com

 

[clean8485]

Thanks very much Joe. That looks more like it. I checked the link that you posted. Wow! There are quite a few different shifters on there.

 

[gnvair]

There is also MGW shifters that allow you to clock the Stick https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/mustangs/toploader-series

 

[clean8485]

Thanks gnvair. It would appear that there is quite a selection when it comes to shifter location for these transmissions.