1969 Nova Transmission Tunnel Clarification

Hi Folks.

I need a clarification regarding the floor pans (transmission tunnel) in 1969 Novas in particular and third gen cars in general. With a bench seat, does the tunnel have the additional hump for a floor shift manual transmission, or is the additional hump (box?) for console-equipped cars only?

Thanks in advance.

Wayne

[Schonyenko2]

Bench seat, no console, no hump.

Thank you!!! You're definitely the boss when it comes to these cars! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

Wayne

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You could also get buckets without a console - therefore no console hump. When running a bench seat 4 speed combo, make sure you put the hole in the right place as the shifter does not come up through the center of the tunnel. It also takes a specific boot/bezel combo that is curved to fit the contour of the tunnel.

Hi Guys.

Thanks for the info. I was seriously contemplating making the change in my Nova, but after making a hardware list, I think there's too much to change. And I'd likely be forced to use a bucket full of (potentially ill-fitting...I'm not going there) repro parts. The other (possible) big deal breaker for me was the steering column swap. I'm guessing a good stick shift column isn't the easiest thing in the world to find.

Thanks again folks. I appreciate your help.

Wayne
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[John Brown]

I think the 70 and later Camaro column will work on Novas too. They're pretty easy to find in floor shift versions.

[supcarbob]

can any one tell me the exact location to cut hole in floor pan for bench seat/manual transmission. My floor pan was all cut up for shifters through out the years and I have replaced floor pan. Also,does a 1970-up Camaro/Firebird steering column work in a 1968-1974 Nova? Thanks in advance...

[Nova Research Project]

This should help you ou:

http://www.novashop.net/info/manual_shifter.htm

Greg