Learned something new tonight

[blk86trbo]

There are at least two different floor mounted automatic shifters. The one in my 87 turbowagon has a larger shaft than the 90+ vehicles. Tonight my intentions were to install a woodgrain shifter knob from a TC, and it wouldn't fit http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-mad-smileys-171.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/)

I'll have to do some investigating later and see how easily a newer shifter will swap in.

[BadAssPerformance]

Shouldnt be too hard to swap in... '87 was a bastard year for shadow A520 shifters too.

[blk86trbo]

Shouldnt be too hard to swap in... '87 was a bastard year for shadow A520 shifters too.

Hmm...wasn't aware of that either.

Yeah, I'll try to swap a new shifter in soon. Now to remember where I've stashed one...

[Dodge Aries K]

Having problems with your shaft, Paul? Sounds like a personal problem there LOL.

We can get one this coming up weekend if you want to go junkin.

[trbowgn]

Paul,
Can you post some picks of your interior with the center console. I have been debating converting mine to 5 spd and want to see what a center console looks like.
thanks

[Vigo]

was a bastard year for shadow A520 shifters too.

I like that shifter!

[JohnnyIroc]

Having problems with your shaft, Paul? Sounds like a personal problem there LOL.

We can get one this coming up weekend if you want to go junkin.

what are the local junkyards you guys go to?

[Dodge Aries K]

I usually go to LKQ on Harrison St. in Rockford.

[blk86trbo]

Paul,
Can you post some picks of your interior with the center console. I have been debating converting mine to 5 spd and want to see what a center console looks like.
thanks

Here's some pics Kyle. Pardon the mess of having the dash apart...I'm trying to decide and fit the tach, boost and air fuel gauges http://planetsmilies.net/happy-smiley-582.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

Also notice the rare high-performance upgrade (VNT Shelby Daytona gas pedal swap)

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/001-14.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/002-9.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/003-6.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/004-4.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/007-4.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/009-4.jpg

[blk86trbo]

And here's the shifter knob from the TC. Notice the stock black knob and how the wooden knob is smaller

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/006-5.jpg

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/010-6.jpg

[BadAssPerformance]

Hmmm.. is this an '89 or '90? What exactly is different Paul?

EDIT, you read my mind! :thumb:

[j4278h]

did someone find a tc in a local yard? want to share location? I'd like to get the black interior and some body panels for mine.

[blk86trbo]

Yeah no kidding JT, I'd love to try and fit those black leather seats in one of my Daytonas!

[BadAssPerformance]

That was in a yard Dave and I went to a while ago.. interior was pretty fubar :(

[j4278h]

jt

headlights, hood, windshield?

[BadAssPerformance]

I forget... let me see if there is a pic

[JohnnyIroc]

is that pedal rare
the first Shelby i found had one
should i get the one while that car is still there?

[blk86trbo]

is that pedal rare
the first Shelby i found had one
should i get the one while that car is still there?

I think only the "performance" models received the fatter pedal...easy to remove, might as well grab it if you can!

[raccoon]

I think all manual cars got the wide pedal, this makes it possible to do heal and tobraking.e

or maybe es or highline models, I'll have to check my reliant K since its a factory manual.

[JohnnyIroc]

do i nee the bracket holding it on
how do i take it off?

[blk86trbo]

IIRC, just two 10mm bolts hold the pedal assembly to the firewall...

Does your ES have the thin or fat pedal?

[JohnnyIroc]

its got the thin one

[JohnnyIroc]

did any automatic come with the fat pedal?
if it did tomorrow i might be able to get 2 of them would you want another?

[Dodge Aries K]

The ES models with the TBI engine didn't get the fat pedal... however ES models with the V6 or Turbo engines did... even ones with automatics.

[JohnnyIroc]

well i was thinking the shelby in the JY 2.5 mitsu turbo with an auto will have it
and as long as that other shelby is still ther i can get both

[blk86trbo]

did any automatic come with the fat pedal?
if it did tomorrow i might be able to get 2 of them would you want another?

If they are a couple bucks I'd take one...couldn't imagine them being much.

[JohnnyIroc]

If they are a couple bucks I'd take one...couldn't imagine them being much.

you never know with Pick and Pull....

[JohnnyIroc]

If they are a couple bucks I'd take one...couldn't imagine them being much.

well only one of the cars had it the 89
the 90 2.5 had the thin pedal
but i grabbed it and was charged $15

[rich tideswell]

And here's the shifter knob from the TC. Notice the stock black knob and how the wooden knob is smaller

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee39/blk86trbo/010-6.jpg

i bet if you take that metal collar off the shifter the wood knob will slide over it