Column to console shifter conversion

steptoe said
I don't know how authentic you want your car to be but mine had a B & M floor shifter installed when I purchased it. It looks sort of lonesome sitting there all by itself so, my son is going to make a floor console to house it and provide a storage box, cup holders, extra gauges, etc. I had this done to a '62 Chevy Impala many years ago and it was so well constructed that most people thought it was a factory option. The console will be made from wood and vinal to match the interior when finished. Total cost will be under $100.00. I am not a purist so I don't care that it won't be an appropriate "factory" installed product. It will be professionally designed and constructed and I will be happy. The main thing to consider when doing any conversions to your classic car --- how much money do you wish to spend and who do you want to impress --- yourself or the public?

I got a screamin' deal on some bucket seats and I'm going to be putting them in, but I'm thinking I need some type of console. If I'm going to put something between the seats it might as well have a shifter as part of it.

Authenticity is not an issue for me; I'm certainly not a purist. Just take a look at my car and the interior... no chrome or stainless steel, no woodgrain... I just don't want it to look odd or out of place. In fact, if I could get / build something that looks a little more modern I'd be happy.

Pastortom, I think your setup is the kind of thing that would look cool in my car. I personally woudn't prefer that particular shifer, but you console(s) look great to me.

Redfish, thanks for the tip about the reverse lights. I'll keep it in mind. This might be the perfect time for me to finally get mine working!

Limelite, thanks for the advice... if I go factory style I'll definitely keep your comments in mind.

On another note... does anyone know what car my seats would have originally been it? I'll be junking them once I put the buckets in, but I'm curious to know.