Hey guys,

I saw that thread regarding removal of the console and the differences in removal techniques for the newer one, and was wonder what is involved in converting an early console shifter to a late one?

I am contemplating installing the euro shiftgate with the E/S switch (I'm converting to first gear start and want it as OEM looking as possible without mislabeled switches), and much prefer the look of the newer console wood with the plastic overlay to the older rubber insert around the shift gate.

What is required to convert to the newer wood? Mine is getting older by the day and I just re stapled it and glued the whole thing back together due to a raised rear section. Is the newer design able to be put on without conversion of the shiftgate?

Whats the function of the brake interlock? Considering what just happened to my car rolling due to knocking it out of park, if its able to be converted to the shift lock, I wanna do that too.

I HOPE this makes some sort of sense.


-Carlen

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1987 560SEL (210,000 miles)