Console automatic shifter plate question...

[N96cuda]

Has anyone taken the automatic shifter plate assembly apart. I know that I can get the top off (by grinding and/or drilling) to have it rechromed but how do you get it back together? It looks like it is put together with spot welds and/or rivets.

Here is a picture of the assembly. Forgot to get a picture of the bottom, can get one if anyone needs to see what I'm talking about.

[500Stroker]

I bought one of these instead of refinishing mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-74-ROADRUNNER-CUDA-CHALLENGER-A-T-SHIFTER-PLATE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ140300349010QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[MEK-Dangerfield]

I bought one of those after-market shift plate chrome parts too. It fit just fine. I used some epoxy to put it on. The heck with spot welding.   

[N96cuda]

OK, thanks for the info. I"m going to take mine apart and see if I can get it back together. Then I will decide whether to get an aftermarket or have mine refinished. I'm sure I can make it work with screws and/or epoxy. 

[422STROKER]

I have the repro on mine too, it has screws to put it back together.  I guess you could drill and tap yours if you want to rechrome it.

Tom

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I'm redoing mine soon, still has the packing oil on it!(from egag)

[mopardave]

The replacements have screws to put back in. the lens use hot glue. 85.00 for a new one.