66 Valiant center console and shifter question

[TheValiant1]

Hi guys, one of the next things I'm going to do on my 66 Valiant is swap from column shift to center console floor shift. I am hoping somebody has done this before and can give me pointers on what to be aware of. I am still in search of the console and shifter I'm in no hurry to get this job done as I am going to just show the car as it is for the summer and do this project come fall winter. Here's what I think I know. Famous last words haha. I am aware that I'm going to need to find the mounting brackets and weld those onto the transmission tunnel. That pretty much sums up what I think I know. Well any advice by any of you guys that may have done this before would be highly appreciated thanks again guys

 

[Mopar Tim]

The transmission need to have 2 mounting holes on the tailshaft to mount the lower shifter bracket. Bracket looks like this

Without those two holes you are looking at a different trans tailshaft housing. Lots of column shift cars came with the holes but not all.

 

[Mopar Tim]

Brackets look like this

IF the same as other A bodies. Not 100 percent sure on Valiant.

 

[65Val]

...and shifter, bracket and linkage...

 

[TheValiant1]

Brackets look like this
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IF the same as other A bodies. Not 100 percent sure on Valiant.

Thanks for info Tim. I will look at my tails haft housing. The Trans is not original so anything goes. As far as the brackets, I "believe " they are the same for all 66-67 abodies, but not absolutely certain

 

[65 Dartman]

The console of course and 66/67 bucket seats to be correct. Later years could work as well although the brackets that hold the seat to the floor may have different spacing on the mounting holes. Also don't forget the floor stiffening plates for the inboard mounting area.

 

[TheValiant1]

The console of course and 66/67 bucket seats to be correct. Later years could work as well although the brackets that hold the seat to the floor may have different spacing on the mounting holes. Also don't forget the floor stiffening plates for the inboard mounting area.

Thanks guys, I do have the proper 66-67 seats with seatcovers on order through pro fit.But still need the stiffening plates. So far I have a line on a couple consoles locally but still need mounting brackets and all shifter components

 

[65 Dartman]

I'll take a look and see if I have some extra floor plates for an early A

 

[TheValiant1]

I'll take a look and see if I have some extra floor plates for an early A

Awesome, much appreciated Dartman