B&M shifter instead of console?

[Tarzan]

I'm thinking about taking the console out and just have a B&m shifter instead to make it look more mean.

Does anyone have pictures of a 69 without the console?

Want to have a look before I make up my mind.

[RECHRGD]

B&M shifters do look nice but have a problem with burning up cables, especially if you have headers.  I finally swapped mine out for a Turbo Action (Cheeta) unit that has the cable attaching to the rear of the tranny.  Bob

[Tarzan]

I do have headers, so then it might cause problems. That sucks. Nothing I can do about it???

Does anyone have pictures, so that I can at least make up my mind if I want the console to stay or not.

[Rolling_Thunder]

ive installed a couple B&Ms and never had a problem with burnt cables...    careful and secured routing can usually be found....       

[Tarzan]

Got Pictures??? Anyone???

[WingCharger]

Got Pictures??? Anyone???

Yeah!!!! PICS!!! I cant find any pictures of four speed Chargers without a console either!

[TexasStroker]

I'm running a B&M Megashifter...

BUT

I simply took off the top console plate and have the shifter nestled inside the actual console...It doesn't look bad as is imo, but I always planned on fabbing up a "cover" to match the console lid etc...

It has been so long since I've been IN the car I don't even have pics of it, not sure it would help you though anway...I can, however, say that prior to tearing out the trunk floor and sitting on stands so long the shifter never had any problems, just route the cable carefully and check it periodically.  Going strictly visual here, I think it would look very good...just trim the B&M material carefully to blend in...Plus, you'll save tons not having to buy a new console or redo your existing one...Hope that helps a little 

[1BAD68]

This probably wont help you regarding the B&M shifter but I installed a Hurst V-matic in my 68.
Instead of using the cable, I bent up a rod to hook it up to the existing shift lever. I've been banging gears HARD all summer now and it still works perfect.
I didn't want to mess with the original brackets, so thats why its mounted kinda funky right now.

[mikepmcs]

Best i can do on short notice,  I can't find my interior pics.  The cable is a problem but fixable.  After my second one, I put a little j hook on the back of the starter with a nut i threaded on the bolt sticking out of the starter and looped it on there(it's tough but you can do it)  Then I got some of that heat resistant shielding/sheathing(can't remember where I got it, maybe NAPA or Summit, to slide over the cable, no more problems.
Here you go anyway.

v/r
Mike

[TexasStroker]

hey mikepmcs...

Before you slide thru the window, get that door lock knob off and push it down,  ...

Very clean looking set up though, gives the CB more room too. 

If I can get pics coming up I'll add them to the thread...I think his mike's pic should help you make up your mind!

[mikepmcs]

I know it's pretty dirty lookin' right there, but I wrecked it early summer and it was in pieces when I took this pic.
Wait, it's still not put together... times a changin' though, I've got 2 beauties to work on during the winter.

[TexasStroker]

If that's not clean, what must clean look like? 
Looks good to me!

[Hemidog]

here is a hurst shifter installed with factory console.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,15943.0.html