Any pics of the center stack switch panel deleted?

[Cobra4B]

I remember pics of a car on here that had removed the center switch panel and the remote shifter linkage. Instead they used a curved shfter lever and had the switches relocated. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Anyone else remove the center panel? I really like how it opens up the car. I'm strategizing on how to use the flat panel to the driver's left as my switch panel. Any ideas?

[gamacdon]

i am very interested in the same modifications. it's good to have you back after you did such a nice job with the vette. thanks and keep us updated.

[Cobra4B]

Thanks... I started a build thread that I will keep updated as I go.

[Cobra4B]

Found the pictures - http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...4&postcount=35

[PanozDuke]

Looks to me that the shifter is going to make the throw much longer since it is much taller. I left the shifter as it was and just used a 5.0 short shifter on the 3550. I like the shifter position and throws, seems like the natural position to me at 5' 11".

I had my switches moved to a point on the overhead roll bar hoop, slightly on the passenger side of center and angled toward me. Used an aftermarket switch box. Don't have a photo, but I can get one if you'd like to see it. Passenger can just bump their helmet on it if they are my size and not belted in.

Mike

[Cobra4B]

If taking a picture isn't too much trouble It'd be great to see it. More input gives me more ideas/options. I'm going to leave the shifter mechanism alone, but will make sure to have a quality aftermarket unit in the new gearbox (which will probably be a TKO600).

[PanozDuke]

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

If taking a picture isn't too much trouble It'd be great to see it. More input gives me more ideas/options. I'm going to leave the shifter mechanism alone, but will make sure to have a quality aftermarket unit in the new gearbox (which will probably be a TKO600).

I can't post on the forum, but if you send me an email I'll attach it: mduke8 at gmail.com

Mike

[Werling]

The pictures of the yellow car belong to me. I took the Hurst shifter to a muffler shop and they bend the shifter so it is lower and the shift is not to long. It has worked fine. Just though I would pass that on. Namae is Les

[Paul Buxe]

I also did the center stack delete and removed the linkage shifter on my Ls1 conversion a year ago. The shifter was a Hurst shifter that I shortened a little and bent to fit. It may look long, worked great with the 3550 trans, direct shifting with no slop in the linkage. I can post some pictures but are on travel for the next few weeks. Also I sold the LS1 Panoz back before Christmas, but still have some pictures. But really, the direct shifter deal is a good positive change and I never missed a shift after the change.
Paul