SS Haze Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Has anyone every put a console into a non-console car? I'm not seriously considering it at this time, but I was just curious. I have a 70 SS auto-trans with buckets. I'm trying to keep the car 'original' but w/o a console, the interior looks incomplete. Has anyone made this switch? Pro's/Con's? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Mike I did the whole switch from bench seat to buckets. Would have to drill a hole in the tunnel and put the metal tabs on the tunnel for the console to bolt to. Other items would be the harness for the console which runs the safety switch and back up lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I found this nice write up to replace bench with buckets and add a console for a 70 Buick. Swap out bench for buckets and console (70 Buick) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 The correct steering column needed for the change is available right now in the For Sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 boy Mike, an SS with buckets and a column shift, that has to be a very rare car!!!! I'd leave it like that......Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Boy, that's a tough one. Just because it's unique, doesn't make it desirable. If perhaps, you had special-ordered the only Dodge Daytona or Superbird with a slant-six and push button automatic, would it be worth more than a Hemi daytona 4spd just because it was one-of-a-kind? I don't think adding a console will hurt the value. When someone looks inside the car, he's probably tired of hearing:"Where's the console?". You kind of expect it to be there. If it were me, I'd add the console and shifter, but keep the original steering column. Here is a good picture of what goes into the floor before you drop in a console: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 leo can get you everything you need, including the console. We can also modify your existing column into a floor shift type if you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Haze Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Davey and Wallaby hit the issue exactly. It is unique, buckets and a column shifter. I do hear "where's the console". And if I a choice, I think the console looks much better. I do remember a time in my youth that a console was not very convenient when we go to the drive-in It's still down on the bottom of the list of the things I might like to do. I got a long list of things that have to be done. oh yeah, wallaby, that picture is scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 why do you think my car sitll has a bench!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That's a good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montecruiser Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 A very good question indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I went through the same quandry with my SS. Mine had bench seat /column shift and I put in a set of buckets. It does leave a large area that looks unfinished. I built myself a log tapered box that fits in that gap and upholstered it to match. I kept the column shift. I have to admit, the factory console and horsehoe shifter is a better looking piece, but at least I have something in that gap and a place to set things down. I tried to be clever about it and even housed a subwoofer in my box. Prowl the wrecking yards and I bet you can find a decent-looking center assembly with cup holders and everything. If you want to convert to floor shifter, then it gets more involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I do remember a time in my youth that a console was not very convenient when we go to the drive-in gotta love bench seats........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phil Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 boy Mike, an SS with buckets and a column shift, that has to be a very rare car!!!! I'd leave it like that......Davey Capri has one like that, 1971. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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