Wow! This surprises me as I would have expected there to be a specially stamped tunnel piece for 4-speed cars.
Were early to mid-1960s cars done the same? If not, then perhaps by 1969 the market for 4-gear cars was known to be small, so it was more cost-effective to just hack it out, since the customer would most likely never see it anyhow. Still surprised, either way.
I had a buddy who worked at GM Oshawa back in the 60'S. He has since passed away, he had collection of 66 Chev B bodies. He told me about them cutting the 4 spd hole. Just use "the gas axe" the line workers were told....I've seen 2-3 of these and for sure the cutter did not have a steady hand....LOL
Variable ratio P/S steering box on '69 Parisienne, Grande Parisienne & 2+2; while Laurentian, Strato Chief & the Safaris came with constant ratio P/S boxes. In '70 the wagons had constant ratio, all other B-bodies had variable ratio for the optional power steering.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
That's one part I'd never be afraid to upgrade to a quicker ratio. I've done it twice and was glad I did. Changed the road feel so much for the better.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
