shifter console problem
 

hi everyone i am new here and have a question i have 69 camero with big block and 4 speed no console i am trying to install a console with gauges and the shifter is about two ins to far forward and when i place the console over the shifter its way to far under the dash to see the gauges what do i need to do to move the shifter back not sure what parts i need or what parts i have that are wrong ? any help please thank you Al It is a factory trans and hurts shifter but not factory shifter maybe i have the wrong mounting bracket??

A picture of the existing setup would help. Since your car had no console, it might be as simple as just moving the mounting base back 2", or it might take some custom work to make the Hurst work with a factory console.
I have a B&M in a factory console on my '71, and had to custom mount it and space it to make it work. I also had to build a custom cover to adapt to the factory opening, and a custom boot to dress it. Combining factory and aftermarket parts is rarely a direct boltin.
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Your shifter might have the wrong mounting plate putting it too far forward on the trans. Or, you may need to adjust where it mounts (the holes are slotted). You may even have to customize (elongate) the mounting holes. See if you can find a part number stamped on the plate, then look it up to see if it's the right one for your car.

Hurst also makes offset handles that will reposition the handle. Might be an option for your car to get the handle to sit in the console.

thank you i am going to get the right mounting kit and see if that is my problem thanks for all your help to be continued!!