Console for 70 Cuda

[trouble]

  I'm looking for a restored 4-speed console for a 1970 Cuda.If anyone runs across one that is complete,please let me know.
Thanks Al.

[Challenger6pak]

You can use any 1970 console. The 4 speed top plate is available in reproduction. 

[botacuda]

   Hi Al, I am new to this as I just bought a Cuda. the guy I bought it from has a console with a cassete deck and microphone that he wants to sell. Let me know and I will ask about it. It was for an auto but I guess you can use it on the 4sp.  Rick j  badx2000@gis.net

[MoparMan440]

You can use an auto console but they need to be converted to be correct. The 4-speed console has a drifferent cut on the bottom side which I believe makes room for the shifter boot. There's a guy on Ebay that sells a template for $15ish to help with the conversion. Then of course all you need is the correct top plate. Hope this helps and I hope I got it right LOL 

[Topcat]

Has anyone here ever converted one before? I would be interested in seeing or hearing how it was done.

[Challenger6pak]

This pic was posted by one of our members in the past. 

[Topcat]

So basically all you're doing is just cutting out the lower area it looks like near the boot area then.

[Challenger6pak]

Yes. That is what needs done.  I used to have a template but I can't find it.

[MoparMan440]

If you need help with the template shoot me a PM. I can help.  Sorry I should of mentioned this before.

[Challenger6pak]

Since I can't find mine, can you post it?  Thanks.

[MoparMan440]

Sure it'll take be a bit to get out to the garage but I'll be glad to.

[MoparMan440]

I didn't get a chance to get a photo but I didn't forget. I'll do it tomorrow sometime. Sorry

[Topcat]

So after you get it cut, do you use the repro 4 speed bracket or use the A/T bracket again? i would guess the A/T one, but then again did it change its location from where it was before?

[Challenger6pak]

You will need the front 4 speed console bracket.  This is a pic of an untouched factory car.

[Topcat]

This is great help. I have been watching 4 speed consoles on e bay go for 4-500 dollars and the A/T's are much less and more common of course. I had always thought that the top plates were a different curvature for each type and that neither one would inter change. But its just the hole location thats different. Whos repro'ing the M/T top plates? Thanks for all the info. This is a good indoor project to do.