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Offline mopar397

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1970 challenger console
« on: January 13, 2012 - 12:35:58 PM »
i am trying to do some research about my 1970 challenger. and i was wondering about the center console. what is the difference between the automatic console and the standard shift console? can i use a automatic console for a manual shift tranny????




Offline Jamiez

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Re: 1970 challenger console
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012 - 12:41:19 PM »
The shifter hole is a different size, with the manual hole being larger.  They make a template to cut an auto into a manual and I think some members here have done so. 

This might be helpful as it shows some pictures comparing the two:

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=81152.0
« Last Edit: January 13, 2012 - 12:47:42 PM by Jamiez »

Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: 1970 challenger console
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012 - 04:38:05 PM »
you do need a different top plate for the 4 spd

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Offline mopar397

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Re: 1970 challenger console
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2012 - 10:10:24 AM »
thanks for the help

Offline Cuda416

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Re: 1970 challenger console
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012 - 07:27:00 AM »
The bottom of the console, where it meets the floor is different. And auto will not sit on a manual floor hump and must be cut. I'd imagine that a foot speed console would have trouble on a not manual floor but I'm not sure.
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