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I have a question regarding securing the shifter console. I replaced the old broken console with a reproduction from Al Knoch. I wish I had just repaired the old one but too late now. Anyway, I attached the old metal bracket to the new console and attached the console to the 2 screws on the underside of the center dash. I’m concerned I’ve missed something because when I shift gears (4 speed), it causes the center dash to move with every shift. Is the metal bracket supposed to attach to the transmission tunnel somehow? Or did I miss something else? I also installed a new shift boot but I can’t imagine this would cause the amount of movement I’m experiencing.
This graphic is from a 73 but illustrates the lateral bracket that is attached to the top of the tunnel to which your console reinforcement bracket attaches to.
Stupid question. Does the screw that secures the small trim piece also the same screw that secures the console to the tunnel? Or is one screw used to secure the console to the tunnel and then a separate screw used to attach the plastic trim piece?
I think you will have a lot better view of each part by looking in some of the Corvette Vendor Catalogs. The AIM is ok, but not the detail you really need. Most of the vendors have excellent detailed illustration of each assembly along with part names and of course their price.
When you say the console mounts to the metal bracket, does this mean the console is attached to the transmission tunnel?
Kinda, sorta, in a roundabout way. The metal U-shaped bracket is riveted to the top of the shift console right near where the upper gauge panel studs fasten to it. Then the U-bracket is attached to the transmission tunnel with a screw on each side, through the shift console side panel, mating with two vertical tabs that are bonded to the tunnel.
Last edited by barkingrats; Apr 21, 2026 at 08:39 PM.
OK. When I installed my reproduction shift console, I wasn’t sure how to attach the console to the tunnel. This is very useful information. Thanks very much for the info and the picture!
Thanks everyone for taking the time to help me out!
There are two metal brackets on the tunnel that the console gets attached to. The rear mounting also holds the front of the parking brake console in place. This way the front and rear of the console are held in place.
Shifter Console Question
