Vandy23

I’m looking at a 65 convertible that has a 4speed without a console. I really want a console, so my question is how hard are they to find and is it fairly straightforward to switch from the floor shifter to a console shifter with tac?

2blu442

They're not cheap, but not hard to find. They used the same console from 1964-68 with both 3 and 4 speed manual transmissions. Parts of it are reproduced, such as the lower plastic portion. But not the whole console. There are minor differences that can be easily changed. Not a hard swap to go from non-console to console.

Rallye469

I don’t think it would be too difficult. I don’t think there’s a different length shifter or anything…only bench and bucket shifters.
You WILL need the brackets welded(or bolted I guess) to the floor and the correct wire harness if you want stuff to work.

I’ve seen consoles go from $200-2000 depending on how well they’ve been restored and how nice the chrome is.(they tended to pit)
But I do believe there is an aftermarket plastic replacement top plate modeled after a 66 I believe that should fit.
The tachs are generally $100-250 and seem rather abundant.

Rallye469

And let’s get a picture of your car!

Vandy23

Thanks for quick responses! No pics yet but when I get one home I will surely send some pics!

joe_padavano

Peter has pretty much provided all the info. I'll just add that you need to be sure you know which shifter is in that 65. The factory four speed cars used a Muncie-sourced shifter. The 1966-69 cars used a factory Hurst shifter. Aftermarket Hurst shifters may or may not have the correct stick.