The 5 Speed is here……..

[bitsobrits]

Ferrari used a quilted tunnel cover without console on some of their sports coupes....

[gtjoey]

I like the way yu think
There’s no doubt a ton more room
Hmmmm
I’m back to the Dtype shifter

[gtjoey]

The bubble gator is silicone as Heuer said before and larger that does not pull!
I cannot get out of the car!!!!





My xo pilots are back!
Going to bed soon Long two days ahead
Gtjoey1314

[Series1 Stu]

Steve

"Every RHD E type I have seen has the handbrake mounted exactly as a LHD car."

Thanks for that, must have been thinking of a different car or a different left and right .....of course you are right.

[gtjoey]

I ordered a yard of factory style rug and binding
From Bartlett/Osji
So I can start my custom tunnel area.
Wish me luck the D. Type is on the block on Saturday

[mgcjag]

Guys...please see my previous posts...Lets keep this post to the 5 speed. .....if you want to deviate then please start another thread.....if its on the D type them please post in the...My dream garage....or pub chat section. ....thanks.....Steve........Ok so you didnt listen so iv deleted the posts. ......

[gtjoey]

To wrap the 5 speed up
Shimmed the e brake out so it hugs the tunnel not your leg!
Rug on the way
Spacing the e brake handle it doesn’t get hot
Take a look



It makes a huge difference with the leg room!

[bitsobrits]

And the console still fits?

[gtjoey]

It could BEFORE this tweek but I want to go in this direction I never liked the original layout unles it was an original show car
Once done I think you wil like it
Now the center stack looks old
The dash is perfect

[gtjoey]

Okay
I relent…..
So many DEATH threats from life long E Type buddies to suppliers…..
Everything just about fits!
I need to massage an eighth of an inch here and there
But yes it fits….
I was going in another direction THEN
Last nite NORMAN came down and said
“ Joey I supposedly did 150 in that car”
You can do it!!!!
So it will look stock except for the 5 on the shift ball
Gtjoey1314





I will explain what I did once it’s complete!
Give me a bit

[BobKTX]

Amazing, you did a great job and Norman is smiling down on you



Although, I was looking forward to a custom interior, death threats aside......

[Heuer]

[DWW]

Looks decent enough

[gtjoey]

Ohhh Hi !
I’ve got friends again!
I have to make the center stack clear comfortable to open the center console!
That’s all that’s left
It’s wonderful






I will format the whole thing once it’s buttoned down
Gtjoey1314

[Heuer]

Easiest solution to the centre console is to use a couple of thumbscrews to hold the switch legend rather than screws. Means you can remove the legend and drop the centre console in seconds. Available here: https://shear-loc.com/products/thumbscrews/

[gtjoey]

Lost you on the Thumb screws?
I have the two up top
I use Philips screws on the sides
I have to massage the double lip on top of the radio console
Will have pics tonite
If all goes to plan
I’m
Done and will have the whole
Do’s. And. Dont’s
Of this job, well with close to 500 miles in two weeks break in
She is quiet as a mouse in all gears and 5 th is a dream
Gtjoey1314

[christopher storey]

You don't have to massage anything. As Heuer has suggested , the easiest way of solving the problem of clearance between let down flap and radio etc housing is to replace the vertical screws which secure the plastic legend strip to the let down flap from underneath with thumbscrews . It is then a matter of about 20 seconds work to unscrew the thumbscrews, remove the legend strip and its backing, thus leaving sufficient clearance for the letdown flap to be lowered without disturbing the radio console ( and it's about 40 seconds to reverse the process )

[gtjoey]

Now I understand , My problem is once you releather everything the quality is so much better it takes up room.
Tonite i will have it done, no one will know......
Thanks for the tip.
I understand now.
GTJOEY1314

[gtjoey]

I have to Thank You guys!
All these years with the dash I never thought of the knurl screws
It’s a great idea
Thanks again
Gtjoey

[dlgis]

Easiest solution to the centre console is to use a couple of thumbscrews to hold the switch legend rather than screws. Means you can remove the legend and drop the centre console in seconds. Available here: https://shear-loc.com/products/thumbscrews/

Hi do you happen to know what size thumbscrews are needed, they have loads available ? Thanks