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Mopar Garage => Interior => Topic started by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:22:55 PM

Title: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:22:55 PM
Had some time today and modified an auto console top into a 4 speed one. If anyone wants to try, here's some picures.
Thanks to 694spdrt for his measurements and tips! http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,6221.0.html


Here's the 1st cut...kind of a sizable chunk

Next shot is the filler. I used some scrap 1/10 inch thick 2026 aluminium. I tried to trim it close so it would be a "press fit" so as to not rely on the adhesive for all its strengh
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:24:21 PM
Here is the filler installed, the other shot is of the filler piece with a slight bend in it to match the console bend
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:26:37 PM
Here you can see the top before the finish plates go on.
- chrome trim at front and back of hole is made from shifter lever area (you can see it hacked up in the photo)
- You'll need to fill in the finish plate, that was a little bit of work, have to get it smooth
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:27:19 PM
Here it is all done
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:30:08 PM
- Total time about 6 hours on and off while watching the history channel
- Used about 8 dremel cutting disks
- JB weld/semi gloss paint
- scrap aluminium
Now all I need is a transmission, shifter, linkage, clutch, bellhousing........
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: bull on February 20, 2006, 07:34:48 PM
Looks good. Now, do one for a '68. :'(
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on February 20, 2006, 07:39:58 PM
 :ahum:
Sorry bull, I'd say it's impossible to make a 68 one and have it not look cheesy, just too much hacking...
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: 694spdRT on February 20, 2006, 09:59:41 PM
Great job AK!

There probably is a business market for you to go into as those are much sought after parts.  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: Just 6T9 CHGR on February 20, 2006, 10:15:56 PM
Nice article!  Moving to the interior tech area :)
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: Blown70 on February 21, 2006, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: 694spdRT on February 20, 2006, 09:59:41 PM
Great job AK!

There probably is a business market for you to go into as those are much sought after parts.  :2thumbs:

AGREE,  You could make some $$$ doing that most likely.....

Tom
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: hemi68charger on March 09, 2006, 01:34:17 PM
That is awesome.. How do you attach the boot though?

Troy
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on March 17, 2006, 08:00:22 PM
I still have the mount studs for the indicator, when I get the boot I'll JB weld them to the the underside of the plate in the proper position and then bolt it into place :)
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: 70daytonaclone on March 22, 2006, 08:19:06 PM
how much for a completed piece? thanks
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: AKcharger on March 24, 2006, 05:42:39 PM
$50 for the top off Ebay
$20 for the tape/trim kit
$5 in cutting wheels
$2.99 for JB Weld®
$77.99
Title: Re: Make your own 4 spd console top!!
Post by: tan top on March 25, 2006, 05:56:22 AM
ingenues idea  :thumbs:  AK  looks real good
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