Got some work done today on the 64....Wanted to mount the shifter in prep of putting in the tranny, and weld in console brackets.
I got lucky. I didnt think I had it, but as it turns out The little bracket that the shifter sits in WAS in my box of brackets !! Now, I took everyones advice and mounted the brackets to my Console. I used the measurements that Parts stalker provided, (which were Spot On ), and set everything in the car. I got it level, tacked it in place, removed the console and hit some more spots of weld, Painted it, and everything sits great !!
I also took some pictures so everyone can see how the shifter with tabs sits on the center bracket. Like my internet photo shows, it will sit in the slots of that bracket when its bent UP, and also bolt to the top of the console plate with the four screws. The bracket gives it a ton of stability, and allows you to use the shifter to move car around without the console in it.....Maybe these pics will show folks the way it supposed to be mounted....I've seen tons of photos with the bracket just bent down, but I'm quite sure why....The shifter tabs definitely sit right onto this bracket...Also, Worked some on the engine front. Mounted Power steering pump, and installed new high pressure hose. Alt Brackets, Heater hose nipples. Put in Spark Plugs. I'm cleaning all the rest of the water pump stuff before installing...Also have to figure out the pulleys. I have several lower ones and a couple of different water pump ones...
My father in law had one with Aspen on one side and Volare on the other lol. And I have a 'fresh' 440 that's been bagged for over 25 years! Actually built it for another vehicle and that vehicle is long gone.
