console shifter plate ? (quick one)

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console shifter plate ? (quick one)

July 09, 2005, 12:09:48 PM

just wondering if there were 2 different shifter covers for 87-88 consoles, I got a Turbocoupe console from a guy awhile back, but the floorshifter from a Sport doesnt quite match, is there a diff. between 5 speed and auto?
Thanks

Re: console shifter plate ? (quick one)

Reply #1 – July 09, 2005, 05:16:02 PM

Yes there is a difference between the two.. the hole for the automatic one is narrower on 2 sides, and located in the middle of the cover, whereas the 5 speed's hole is offset towards the driver.

I have both sitting in my garage, I can go snap a picture of both beside eachother, if you want.

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Reply #2 – July 10, 2005, 02:05:49 PM

nope that's alright, you just told me which one I have...
makes me wonder if anybody has an auto to trade for a manual cover plate...??? LOL
Thanks man, that cleared that up for me :D

Re: console shifter plate ? (quick one)

Reply #3 – July 10, 2005, 06:46:35 PM

well i don't need the auto.. and if you do, I wouldn't mind a spare manual cover plate.
You attending Cat Jam?

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Reply #4 – July 20, 2005, 01:07:10 AM

well on my 85 cougar XR7 2.3 turbo it has the 5spd shiznit cover but it has a metal trim plate that clips on to make if fit the shifter. maybe that was just on the older ones.