commando1
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console modification for 4 speed
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rd92west
plan C
Thanks 1 fury 1. That picture will be most helpful. You are thinking ahead of me. I like it.
rd92west
plan C
I see a little confusion in the replies to this thread.
My original request is regarding the plastic or fiberglass hump that attaches to the console. I have a auto trans console. My plan was to modify this console for 4 speed. The repop console humps seem to be fiberglass. B body units are plentifull. And it looks like they will work fine.
Now on to the metal trans hump. I have that part under control. I found a good used hump and paid up.
I doubt if I will be satisfied with just one 4 SPD C body. So i would like to buy a couple of spare humps from ponomamissel. In the meantime I want to investigate converting a B body trans hump just in case.
My original request is regarding the plastic or fiberglass hump that attaches to the console. I have a auto trans console. My plan was to modify this console for 4 speed. The repop console humps seem to be fiberglass. B body units are plentifull. And it looks like they will work fine.
Now on to the metal trans hump. I have that part under control. I found a good used hump and paid up.
I doubt if I will be satisfied with just one 4 SPD C body. So i would like to buy a couple of spare humps from ponomamissel. In the meantime I want to investigate converting a B body trans hump just in case.
rd92west
plan C
Thrashing cows. (I will mention you to my cows)
I am going to cut the trans tunnel and floorplan out of a junk 65 polara. Using this pan and my original hump I will be able to see exactly what is required to convert a B hump.
In a perfect world we will be able to buy c body humps shortly.
I am going to cut the trans tunnel and floorplan out of a junk 65 polara. Using this pan and my original hump I will be able to see exactly what is required to convert a B hump.
In a perfect world we will be able to buy c body humps shortly.
1Fury1
Slab Side Slacker
Thanks to your tip Stan I probably got the second last one in existence, and that was about 6 years ago already.
thrashingcows
Senior Member
That's funny...Great minds think alike! I have a spare section of C-body floor pan that I plan on using in the exact same fashion one day.
rd92west
plan C
Ther e is a couple or B humps. For different years. I saw pictures of them all and I think the 66 to 70 is the closest to c body. Yea there is a few obvious differences but there are enough similarities to show potential. If I cant do it I will admit defeat. I not scared to try.
thrashingcows
Senior Member
I agree the 68-70 look very close and I think just a bit of cutting along the mounting edges, and maybe addition of a little metal here and there should have something that would work. I've wanted to try this since I picked up my first C-body almost 20 years ago, I have had my 4 speed parts for almost that long as well. Picked them up while leaving a car show/swap meet...$50 for the complete set-up!
pomonamissel
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it that the modified b hump ? wow great looking hump .
rd92west
plan C
Paul. If you are referring to the one I posted. No it is a original C body hump. I am thinking about ordering a B body hump for comparison.
How are things coming along with your humps?
Appears to be lots of interest.
Kevin
How are things coming along with your humps?
Appears to be lots of interest.
Kevin
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The console hump is the same from B-C Body, the metal floor hump is not.
rd92west
plan C
Next question
Is the 66 B body console the same as a 66 C body console. They look the same to me. I mean the basic dimensions and mounting brackets.
Is the 66 B body console the same as a 66 C body console. They look the same to me. I mean the basic dimensions and mounting brackets.
pomonamissel
Senior Member
i'm do to look at these new c bodies humps on wednesday afternoon . i hope it works . it took awhile to get the plug to cast up . without sinking on the flats . i'll shot pics . this is what we started with , a 66 cbody hump . also building stronger than stock z bars and frame mounted . hope to build a thread on this later on .
rd92west
plan C
Right on. I talk about modifying a B hump. But I would far rather support your venture.
They sure look the same, I'll double check my parts book.
rd92west
plan C
I would really appreciate it.
I have a fairly rough C body console
It would work but would be hard to look at.
I see Van's auto has a complete 4 speed B console for $1424.
I have a fairly rough C body console
It would work but would be hard to look at.
I see Van's auto has a complete 4 speed B console for $1424.
I see they started giving them away.
rd92west
plan C
Practically free.
Yea I know it is a expensive addiction.
If all a guy needed was a console it wouldn't be that bad.
I have a firm feel kit headed my way.
I need to do business with TTI.
I am on the waiting list with brewers for a trans.
I have a block and heads at a machine shop.
I likley should go thru the 8.75
As you can see I have a plan. Might not be a good plan. But its a plan
I will have 15 grand in a 8500 car that will be still be worth 8500.
So 1424 for a shiny console is small in the blurred big picture
Yea I know it is a expensive addiction.
If all a guy needed was a console it wouldn't be that bad.
I have a firm feel kit headed my way.
I need to do business with TTI.
I am on the waiting list with brewers for a trans.
I have a block and heads at a machine shop.
I likley should go thru the 8.75
As you can see I have a plan. Might not be a good plan. But its a plan
I will have 15 grand in a 8500 car that will be still be worth 8500.
So 1424 for a shiny console is small in the blurred big picture
At least your math is correct.
The main reason I don't sell any cars.
pomonamissel
Senior Member
yes , tons of funds with no return . can't say there is any money in my venture . happy four speed car guys is its own reword . i know i'm going to be banging them off . just needs a o/d to be better . maybe i'll look into a tall stock to use a gv from a 727 on it . same output shaft size . if there where enough of us a833 tranny guys wanting that it could break even on costs , even . lol . but i'm going to launch a new company with these parts '' RoadToysUnlimited'' RTU ! what do you think ? i have either items inline for its product line as well , racy stuff for the vintage car guys .
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