E body auto to 4 speed question

[John A]

When converting to a 4 speed in a E body does the factory installed rear console bracket have to be removed? Will the carpet fit over it or should it be removed? Thanks John.

[femtnmax]

I did the auto to 4 spd swap.  I did not remove the rear console bracket, had hopes of attaching some sort of center storage/cup holder like on newer cars/trucks.   The 4 speed carpet fits over the bracket no problem.  When installing the carpet I ran two bolts w/ captive washers thru the carpet into the console bracket just to keep the carpet located during installation.  The two bolts are still sitting there, I just haven't found a center console I like.  If you find one you like let us know what you chose.  New ideas are always good.

If you need other general info on the swap, in the archives I submitted a post for auto to 4 speed swap.

[John A]

Thanks for the reply. I forgot to mention I will not be using a center console. Did 4 speed e bodies come from the factory without the console? Thanks John.

[_Russ_]

Thanks for the reply. I forgot to mention I will not be using a center console. Did 4 speed e bodies come from the factory without the console? Thanks John.

Yep. Centre console was an option.

[Grec]

If you're going no console, you'll need to remove the rear bracket, otherwise you're gonne end up with a really weird looking bump between your seats.