I'm working on my 4 speed conversion. I bought the repro floor hump because I just don't see spending close to $400 US for a good used one. They bring stupid money when they come up for sale.
To say the repro is a piece of crap would be an understatement. Thanks to 2qwik2c, I have an original on loan to see where it fits and how it should look. I spent 2 full frustrating hours metal working the repro just to make it fit the floor. Now I will likely weld the hump opening up completely and cut the new hole the proper size, proper shape, in the PROPER place.... In the pictures, take note of the contour where it meets the floor pan, as well as the shifter opening..
But, it's the repro or nothing if I don't want to spend $400 US. Just a warning to anyone doing a conversion. Thankfully, I was warned it's a piece of junk so I wasn't disappointed when I got it.
That's terrible! Fun fact- Studebaker used fiberglass for their 4 speed humps. I wonder if you could make one out of fibreglass using an original as a mold? Just cover it in wax paper and you're good to go.
I fixed the one on the wagon , used bits for a auto to make it work, but I would like to change it, I took the one off my rag, the body was done found a rust free part for it so I have a template to produce one, I know the guy in the states gave up producing them, ill pm you.
1967 2dr Biscayne. L36, M40, G80, K05, F41. #'s. 1967 Impala convert. 283, glide. Parked in the garage since 74 and hasn't moved. Soon to be BB 4speed.
I'd try my luck at some panel beating Carl. At a glance it looks to be not much of a complex shape. Get a blank of some light gauge aluminum, make some kind of a sandbag or some wooden shapes and see it you could somehow shape one yourself. Start really light. If that works, move up in gauge. Maybe even try some soft EDDQ light Gauge steel. I can send you some.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
I'd try my luck at some panel beating Carl. At a glance it looks to be not much of a complex shape. Get a blank of some light gauge aluminum, make some kind of a sandbag or some wooden shapes and see it you could somehow shape one yourself. Start really light. If that works, move up in gauge.
I put together a set-up and made some of my own dollies, bucks and hammers. I did some experimentation making tear-drop shaped pieces in steel. It was a lot of fun. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
