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: 69 Console Installation


bdenzer
Jan 7th, 09, 4:30 PM
I'm installing a console kit from OPG into my 69 that is already a 4 speed. I believe I also need to purchase a rear bracket to mount the console to the floor? Are there any other brackets to buy, and do I need to purchase a new shift boot, retaining ring and shift tunnel, or will my current shift boot work?
Thanks!

69SSRat
Jan 7th, 09, 9:25 PM
Do you have an original console car and installing one or is it a factory non console,if a non the console shift boot and floor pan is different.

bdenzer
Jan 8th, 09, 6:54 PM
It's a factory non-console.

blm
Jan 8th, 09, 7:23 PM
If memory serves me correctly ( I switched from non console to console about 5 years ago) you will need to weld a different shifter hump in. The console shifter hump is larger. You will also need a front and rear console mounting brackets. Finally you will need a different retaing ring and shifter boot. The non console retainer and boot have an almost square base and the console version is more rectangular. No shift tunnel on a 69.

bdenzer
Jan 8th, 09, 8:15 PM
Thanks for the help!