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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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I've been searching for a thread that I saw a few weeks back. Someone had put a B&M shifter (don't know which one) in the factory 80-82 automatic console. I don't remember if he had an OD or TH350. But he had some nice pictures and it looked like a factory install. I just replaced my TH350 and need a decent aftermarket detent shifter. The factory shifter is worn out. I'd like to do a factory looking install in the console. If anybody has that link or any related information please post.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Finally found the thread in C3 General. Thanks for looking. If anybody has anything to add please do.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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I put a Megashifter in my 80.
Install pics on my old website.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Is that the early model Camaro console model or the universal model?
I see that the shift indicator is now on the left of the shifter. Is that in the kit or something that you made up?

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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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It's a console model for a 80 Camero/Firebird.

The indicator was on the other side, but when I made the new console cover plate I just moved it over to the driver side. Easier to see for sure. If you zoom in, you can see the reverse valvebody shift pattern. The plate I made out of .100 thick aluminum, and it's screwed to the original console cover,painted semi gloss black. Matches the stock trim almost perfectly.

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