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Old January 28th, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Transmission Tunnel 69 442

I am looking for a 4 speed tunnel for 69 442. This a non-console car, there is a small hump. Previous owner hacked up the hole to put chevy combo in or for access to shifter.
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Old January 28th, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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If your tunnel is the same as an automatic car, I'm sure I can provide one. Just need to know how big of an area you need.
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Old January 28th, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 37OldsCoupe
I am looking for a 4 speed tunnel for 69 442. This a non-console car, there isn't a hump. Previous owner hacked up the hole to put chevy combo in or for access to shifter.
Rick
I'm pretty sure the non console cars got the same hump as the console cars did in 68-69. They hacked a holes with a torch and tack welded the hump in.

This is what you're looking for less the brackets


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Old January 28th, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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thats my understanding also. the hump just isn't as pronounced as the one on 70-72 cars
Old January 28th, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Here is a picture of what they did. They put a piece of galvanized steel to cover everything up. It was a hack job. I take it that the sealant on the top right was where the hump was. I am not too familiar with manual trans cars. Just trying to get parts put together for this.

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Old January 29th, 2013 | 04:33 AM
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If you're into functionality and not originality I'd clean up the edges of the current hole, get a section from an auto car, locate the shifter, cut a hole, (before mounting the section), roll the inside edges of the hole, and butt weld in the section.

I made a wood template to make a hump but I wish I had rolled the inside edge like the original was. The inside is squarer than the original hump was but it does the job



Old January 30th, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Here's some reference info courtesy of John (2blu442)

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...peed-hump.html

Also, Parts Place does sell a so-called repro for $50 ....

Part # BP1281T

BUT, it's not entirely accurate to Olds (Buick/Poncho, maybe?). The hole is a bit smaller & slightly different shape than an Olds hole so it may need a little bit of tweaking...
Old February 6th, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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I would be interested in just the hump, than I can get any tunnel.
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Old February 27th, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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I have a nice OEM 66-69 4 speed hole plate for sale. I was saving it for another project but there are not any more projects for me. $200 shipped to lower 48. Pictures available & best to email me.

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Old March 1st, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy_68_S
Also, Parts Place does sell a so-called repro for $50 ....

Part # BP1281T

BUT, it's not entirely accurate to Olds (Buick/Poncho, maybe?). The hole is a bit smaller & slightly different shape than an Olds hole so it may need a little bit of tweaking...
actually Pontiac is completely different, fwiw
Old March 2nd, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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There may be enough of the tunnel with my hump to repair what I see in your picture. I can send you a picture of mine so you can see. Let me know if you need it.
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