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Cutting down-

Split Bench to buckets!
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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The removed parts
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A view of the stock shifter cable & it's mounted setup
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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The stock shifter cable removed, floating above the brake pedal awaiting re-routing


(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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The grommet where the shifter cable needs to be rerouted through.

It is above and to the right of the accel pedal. THe lines you see running through it are vac lines for the parking brake release and HVAC, so take car around them!
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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the 98-02 Conti floor shifter

It is pretty much identical to the 2001 LX Sport, Marauder and LSE shifter units but with some metal mounting tabs on the front

It's also ~1/2" taller!
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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Another, better shot
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What I started out with.

A black, dirty console


Follwoing lots of cleaning, I painted it to match the factory Willow Green using custom mixed PPG Interior paint.
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THe donor car was equipped with optional cell phone system
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Everything open
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The filthy storage bin, note the felt lining found on the earlier 98-02 models.


Yes, I scrubbed it out of course.


the hole in the front is due to a cd changer install. I covered the hole when I mounted my subwoofer's remote bass level contr...
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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The shifter bezel surround.

Notice the damage.

I refnished it prior to install with a lightly textured black paint for a factory look
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Shifter sitting inside console
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Done, the original version

Drivers side
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Done, the original version

Pass side
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THe hole.


THis is where the shifter cable used to go.

I used a 1-5/8" iirc black rubber tapered plug from lowes to fill it. Works great! And is great for routing wires for future projects!
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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DOne.

From behind
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Later on:

I later relocated the scan gauge into the console, and trimmed the old ashtray/cupholder door for a perfect fit filler piece
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The stock shifter cable, rerouted and floating on the new shifter.

I used a ton of nylon locking 'zip' ties to secure it down.

The shifter is bolted down using carriage bolts, and sealed with RTV.


In retrospect, some socket head cap bolts...
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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Later on:

I later relocated the scan gauge into the console, and trimmed the old ashtray/cupholder door for a perfect fit filler piece
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Later on:

I later relocated the scan gauge into the console, and trimmed the old ashtray/cupholder door for a perfect fit filler piece

Pass seat view
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Later on:

I later relocated the scan gauge into the console, and trimmed the old ashtray/cupholder door for a perfect fit filler piece

Better driver's side view
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Cupholders?

Many have asked if I still have cupholders now.
Well, yes! The console features a pair of trik retracting cupholders
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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Even Later:

Mercury Marauder gauge pod replaces filler piece.
More pcitures here:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/52261
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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Even Later:

Mercury Marauder gauge pod replaces filler piece.
More pcitures here:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/52261

Another shot
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Even Later:

Mercury Marauder gauge pod replaces filler piece.
More pcitures here:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/52261

Another
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))

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Even Later:

Mercury Marauder gauge pod replaces filler piece.
More pcitures here:
http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/7603/52261

Another
(Posted in: Center Console & Floor Shifter Conversion (9/'05))