Center console question

[GregP]

Is there a difference in the center consoles between an automatic and a standard shifter? In other words, can I use any console to replace my old one? I have a 73 240z w/ automatic. I know I need to get a console with the single slot for choke but is there anything else I need to worry about?

Thanks,

Greg

[Bambikiller240]

This subject was recently discussed. You may want to use our search function to find the appropriate thread.

As I recall, the console itself is the same, but instead of the boot for the shifter, there is an insert that you must find and install to accomodate the auto shifter handle.

Good Luck

[EScanlon]

The very early Z's, which had TWO slots behind the shift mechanism for both the Choke and the Manual Throttle are different from later consoles that had only ONE lever for the choke. If I recall there was a change in the Automatic Transmissions or in the Manual Transmissions that necessitated a change in the location of the Shift Hole. I'm not sure if the following applies to later consoles, but it definitely DOES apply to the early ones (personal experience here).

You can convert an AUTOMATIC console into a MANUAL, but not the other way around.

The Automatic has a Gear Selector Indicator in place of the Leatherette Shift Boot. The Selector Finisher butts up at the front with the bottom edge of the a) ashtray or fuse box / indicator light panel, whereas the shift boot is essentially an inverted skirt that has had it's "hem" clipped to the four sides of the hole. The Forward edge of the hole has a higher edge than the other sides, whereas the automatic has the edge all even to the other sides. This difference is so that the joint between the shifter selector and the console does not leave a hole.

If you look at the forward edge of the shift finisher and the lower edge of the ashtray surround you'll see the "extra" bit of plastic that gets removed in order to make the console into a standard console.

Enrique

[cegrover]

Hi, I was wondering is anyone has actually fitted a console from an automatic 75-76 280Z to a four-speed car? I have a 75 4-speed with a cracked console and have an opportunity to pick up a 76 automatic console on good shape, but want to make sure it will work.

Thanks for any help!

[sblake01]

It's the same console. You'd just have to remove the auto trans shift indicator assembly and use the shift boot and clips from your old console.

[cegrover]

That's what I was hoping. Thanks!