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Old 04-27-2011, 03:36 AM   #1
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someone please help me haha

ive got an idea for the interior of my truck but i dont know how to do the most important part... raising the shifter. i want the shifter moved to the floor but raised on a console so its easier to grab like this. k nvm link isnt working haha but i want to have a console at elbow level with the shifter so its earier to shift the shifter
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:56 AM   #2
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Re: someone please help me haha

The most common way is to use an aftermarket shifter like the one that B&M offers.


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Old 04-27-2011, 06:09 PM   #3
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Re: someone please help me haha

Need plans?
Here ya go!!
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/console.htm
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Old 04-28-2011, 12:23 AM   #4
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thanks gchemist thats perfect! but do i need to do anything special to have the shifter that high from the floor or no?
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Old 04-27-2011, 09:17 PM   #5
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Re: someone please help me haha

you can get a non truck shifter...build a pedestal to tha height you need it. if you build a console.
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