console differances

[pagilman]

Hello all, Can you guys tell me the differance between a manual and an automatic console? they appear to be the same from the picks on an E-body, the pic is supposed to be a 4-speed......thanks WAlt

 

[R/T4speedconv]

It is the square cut out area for the shifter-manual and Autos are not the same. Also the consoles are different at the back-some have a ash tray and some have a cut out for seat belt storage.

 

[DetMatt1]

1970 was the only year without an ashtray.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

the bottom edge of the console was notched to clear the shift boot on the 4 spd , the Auto console can be cut to allow clearance for the boot , you will still need the different 4 spd top plate as well

 

[pagilman]

So are the top plates in the same place or position on the wood grain? thanks Walt

 

[R/T4speedconv]

The top plate is the wood grain. There are a couple of chrome phillips screws that hole it on. Change the top plate to change it from auto to manual.

 

[R/T4speedconv]

I meant hold not hole

 

[pagilman]

thanks, r/t

 

[filmdirector]

Friends, I am looking for complete center console assembly and linkage. No current posts on forum. Any leads used, repro or otherwise greatly appreciated. (71-74 challenger)

 

[pagilman]

you need to start a new thread or post under the thread " PARTS WANTED"<Walt