Jay

I am in the process of installing my AOD. Along the way I decided it would be nice to have a better shifter on it since I tend to run it through the gears myself and I now have a manual/auto valvebody option. So I picked up a Lokar 6" (not the 12" shifting above the dash model) and installed it.

The dilemna I face now is integrating the new shifter with the stock '67 auto console (that I intend to keep). The new shifter takes up the area where the stock console guts would fit around the shifter handle so I have to abandon those completely.

Here are the pics (before I get into what I'm think right now):











I'm considering getting some uncut brushed aluminum dash material and completely covering the top of the console and only opening it up for the shifter. Then I will get a square boot base to fasten the boot down.



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LMan

* How would you integrate the front edge of this new plate with the 'upturn' area of the console (just udner the sliding door)? Can you make this seamless?

* I like the idea, but you *know* Cloney will suggest a "Cobra" - print shifter boot to top it off
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Jay

I think so. I'm waiting for some dimensions from Lokar on the rectangular piece, however I can offset it more towards the rear to ensure it clears. I'm fishing for some more ideas.

I'm also cosidering running it like this until I can build a full on custom console from glass.

gotmy05

You could try to find a 4-spd plate for the boot area but as for the shifter hitting the door????? Thats a tough one......

Jay

That's another option I have considered. BTW the shift clears the door/console just fine.

Mberglo

Get a four speed console like this or this.

gotmy05

That's another option I have considered. BTW the shift clears the door/console just fine. [/b][/quote]
ohhh ok just looked that way form one of the pics no prob

jpony645

I know a guy in Huntsville that sells alot of 67/68 parts.

BLAKE

Here's another vote for running the 4-speed console.

Jay

I'm all for the 4 speed console approach BUT finding that plate that goes around the actual shifter is proving very difficult.