68 LeMans T handle shifter mount

[jet460]

I am removing the B&M shifter put in by the previous owner, and putting the original T handle back.
IIRC, there should be a metal mounting bracket attached to the front on the trans tunnel, that the front of the shifter mounts to.
There is nothing there right now.
The PO kinda made a mess of the tunnel when he put the B&M in there.
Right now, I can bolt the rear of the shifter down, but the front just hangs in the air.
Anyone have a pic of the trans tunnel where the shifter mounts, just to refresh my memory?
Maybe a pic of the shifter too, just so I can be sure the shifter is not missing something?

Thanks

 

[melsg5]

download a copy of the GTO parts catalog from www.amesperf.com . Then look for "shift porches". I believe that is what you need.

 

[jet460]

It says those are for manual trans.
This is an auto.

I hope these pics are clear enough to see what I have.






Just seems like there should be something supporting the front of the shifter.

 

[melsg5]

do you have part R157M automatic floor shifter mounting bracket?
if you can get a copy of the Parts and Illustration Manual page 4-73, the image only shows the one bracket on the back of the shifter

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[jet460]

do you have part R157M automatic floor shifter mounting bracket?
if you can get a copy of the Parts and Illustration Manual page 4-73, the image only shows the one bracket on the back of the shifter

I just have what you see.
I will take a look at the catalog when I get home.
Thanks.

 

[jet460]

Ok, I checked the part #.
No, I am pretty sure I do not have that, and that is what I was envisioning.
That has to be what is missing, providing it is for the front of the shifter.
Does not specify.
I was not coming up with anything on my searches.
Thanks for the help.

 

[melsg5]

it bolts to the back of the shifter and the transmission tunnel.

 

[jet460]

Aha! I figured it out.
There are 3 bolts on top of the shifter that secure it to the inside of the console.
Too easy.
No other mounts needed.

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[melsg5]

i actually was wondering if the console provided the rest of the support since one bracket didn't make sense, glad you got it together.

 

[jet460]

Yeah, unfortunately the cable bracket does not work with the aftermarket pan, and the cable appears to be too short anyway.
It was originally a 6 cyl car, and now has a V8 and a T400.
Back to square 1.

 

[melsg5]

shift cable bracket still available R157L from Ames, the cable listings arent too clear so you may want to call

 

[jet460]

I used the center hole on the bracket, and it works. It's just on there with one bolt.
I think it will stay.
It can't wiggle, so I will go with it until there is a problem.

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