Installing the remote shifter housing

This past week, all concentration went to installing the remote shifter housing on Old Biddy.

First, we had to jostle the dollies around. I said “we” because it was a two person job so John came over to help. Then we jacked up the car, slid the remote shifter underneath, and attached the front part to the transmission.

John was up in the car while I was underneath. He held the rear of the shifter by the shift lever while we lined up the two inside bolts to attach the rear mount bracket in place.

There! Old Biddy has her gear shift lever (aka stick shift)! The ring and rubber boot will be secured after the carpet is installed.

There are not many pictures because it is a tight squeeze underneath her. The whole operation took about forty five minutes. If the car did not have to be moved and have the dollies shifted around, it would have taken half that. Onward to the dashboard restoration! Wish me luck!

Thanks for visiting.

Toddy