retro-fitting parts

[Gee]

Here's one for the guru's..

Can you retro-fit the early centre console (i.e. choke and throttle lever) to a later, 73 240? I really like the look of it and I can't get a decent 240 dash to save myself! PLEASE help!!!

[240 in OZ]

Gee

The only problem that I can think of with this swap is the different tranny used by Nissan between the early and the late car.

The early console was designed for the A type tranny while the later console was for the B type tranny. The B type tranny is shorter in length than the A type, hence there may be a problem with the tranny shift lever in such a conversion.

I currently have a B type tranny installed in my 71 that has the early type console (I didnt do this swap) and whoever did it has notched out the front edge of the tranny shift lever opening a little to accomodate the B type tranny. It isnt noticable from the top with the outer vinyl dust boot installed.

I also believe that the opening in the tranny tunnel itself has been modified to take the B type tranny. I also cannot fit the inner rubber dust boot around the shift lever.

I have found an A type tranny with correct flanged driveshaft and am going to have it rebuilt/installed soon, probably over Christmas this year.

Hope this helps you out.

Joseph

[Gee]

Do you reckon you could put a small kink in the stick to counter this problem?

[240 in OZ]

Gee

Yes, I do. I have heard of some guys actually cutting the tranny shift lever and re-welding a purposeful bent section in it to overcome this fitment problem.

Joseph

[Gee]

My main concern is whether the screw holes line up in to tne brackets underneath. I guess I'll have to find q really close-up shot of one to determine that..