4-Speed Hole

dd442 · January 22, 2008, 03:44:36 AM

Does anyone have the Dimensions or Pics of where the Hole for the 4-speed goes in the floor tunnel? I have replaced the whole floor pan and dont want to do a hack job(cut a square hole) any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks

68Zproject · January 22, 2008, 08:10:07 PM

If someone doesn't here, go to www.camaro.net. Someone there posted a template a while back.

x77-69z28 · January 23, 2008, 05:56:10 PM

the original hole looks like it was cut with a torch.

dd442 · January 23, 2008, 08:42:19 PM

I have a Plasma Cutter I could use if that is the case, but I will probably still clean it up to look neat.I will use the chrome plate as a template but im a little worried about getting the hole exact. Thanks guys, I can always count on yall for Great info.

1968RallySport · January 23, 2008, 10:50:10 PM

Original manual transmission cars had a stamped hole that left a "lip" approximately 1/8" wide that was directed downward for rigidity.

wtexz10 · January 23, 2008, 11:24:09 PM

I disagree about the stamped hole. Check the threads on this site. Mine and everyone I've ever seen is torch cut.

dd442 · January 24, 2008, 03:39:00 PM

What threads are you speaking of?

Gramps69Z · January 24, 2008, 04:19:31 PM

Past threads of the subject. This was brought up before.

bertfam · January 24, 2008, 04:31:54 PM

I've always been under the impression that 69's were torched, and 68's (and I belive 67's also) were stamped.

Ed

x77-69z28 · January 24, 2008, 05:57:53 PM

i havent seen my 67 in a while, but my 69 is definately torch cut. what year were we talking about?

RickH · January 24, 2008, 10:41:32 PM

The 1969 manual shifter hole in the tunnel was torch cut. In 1967 the hole for a floor shift whether manual or automatic was pressed cut and was reenforced. I believe 1968 was the same as 1967.

Rick H.

rs/ss camaro collector · January 25, 2008, 02:59:38 AM

all 1967 and 68's i have owned and restored were Air chissled from the factory from the top. leaving a edge about 1/8 down toward the ground. I am not familiar with the 1969. Hope that helps

dd442 · January 25, 2008, 05:29:05 AM

It is a 69, and thanks to all of you, I learn something new all the time. I was a little confused because I have owned a few 67's and 68's and the four speed cars looked to be pressed cut so I thought that so was the 69. So Thanks for clearing that up.

68Zproject · January 25, 2008, 02:57:54 PM

68 was pressed and had the reinforcement ring on the bottom of the hole (under the car).

1968RallySport · January 27, 2008, 07:40:37 PM

factory location of manual transmission shifter for a 1968 Camaro

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