Fitting In 96 SS Floor Shifter Console

[Ree9c1]

With Roadmaster Seats its not aplicable for me to have a floor shifter. So today I decided to fix that Not knowing how much of a bitch it is to remove a Roadmaster console I was not prepared with the right tools.

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under the seat console

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Being halfway through the mod there was no turning back. Basicaly I did this with a hammer and brute strength

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After putting the seat back I started cutting into the floor rubber carpet

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I placed the floor plate that I got from NAISSO

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Placed the shifter on top of the floor plate

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Then added the console. Everything fits fine now I just have to bolt everything down but I have a few questions. What size bolts do I use to bolt in the floor plate or can you only weld it? How about adhesive if you cant bolt it? Do you do this over the carpet or on straite metal and tuck the carpet in? I'm sure if the bracket gets welded it goes straite to metal.

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As for the shifter linkage how the hell does this

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Connect to this? Unless thats not the right linkage but I didnt see anything else

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heres what I need it to look like. Where can I find that white peice? Or do I not need it?

[capriceman]

I'd try a dealer.
It'll cost a little more, but something like that, You want to be sure of the right part.
I've battled with the shift cable on my wife's car, unless it's right it's a real pain.

[Ree9c1]

I'm gonna call Dal up and see what he says. Maybe I should check the dealer and get a part#.

[stompah]

Take that linkage off and put some bends in it. First drill the proper size hole towards the end of that tab. Bend it in the directions the arrow in the pic I attached points. That should get you to clear the pan rail for the bolt. It may take some heat and a well mounted vise to do all this.

You're resourceful enough to fix it if you break it beyond salvage. Buts its tough metal you shouldnt be able to make the car undriveable without lots of misplaced effort.

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Just incase someone does a search on this topic I'll post this pic & info. I'll post the part# that I was asking about once I give Dal a call.

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I was at the junk yard today for about 5 hours and I think I found what I was looking for.

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sorry wrong pic

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here it is. Its a tranny link from a G body. I read on the Impala SS forum it would work, I dont see how

[killacam]

Ree i figured I'd bring this thread back to life because I have decided I want to eliminate the middle section of my Roadmaster seats also. Did you just get under there and start banging away at the frame? I'm thinking I could use a little electric saw to cut out the uneeded portion. Did you do anything with the leather left over that's connected to the driver seat or did you just tuck it in between the seat and console?

[Ree9c1]

Cam just use an electric saw. you can cut the excess leather, I chose to tuck it till I get the seats reupholstered.

[killacam]

Ok thanks Ree. I'll try to get that done over Christmas break.