Ranger Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Well, it's been a long time coming, but I finally won one on Ebay on Thanksgiving morning. It arrived about a week ago an I am off for a few days starting tomorrow (Wed.), I'm going to start the conversion from column shift to full console with floor shift. Wish me luck. I'll post a progress report in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Well, it's been a long time coming, but I finally won one on Ebay on Thanksgiving morning. It arrived about a week ago an I am off for a few days starting tomorrow (Wed.), I'm going to start the conversion from column shift to full console with floor shift. Wish me luck. I'll post a progress report in the evening. Cool Ranger, post before and after photos. Good Luck Logan! Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I hope the project goes well and you have fun doing it. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeb Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 i assume the shifter cable is different? i had a similar setup on another car. column shift, bench seat. i found another car with the console/bucket seats in the same color but decided to pass. the driver seat was in excellent shape except for 1 visible tear. i hope the shifter cable is not an issue and you have a warm place to do the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 FUN? Oh no. I have been in touch with Logan. He gave me some ideas, but I had no idea what I was in for. It always seems easy in concept. Got the column opened up and the old console out this morning. Felt something sticky and had to stop to clean up the blood all over the seat and carpet. Got the new console mounted. Spent most of the afternoon measuring, cutting, measuring and cutting again not to mention brazing and drilling holes and a little lathe work to fabricate a mounting bracket for the column shift cable. Why couldn't GM just use the same one? Anyway, it is in and I think it will work. Now comes the hard part of rewiring. The plug on the console harness does not match the plug that connected to it from the old console. Why couldn't GM just use the same plugs? I think I may just go buy the correct plug (if I can get it) and take the old one apart and reinsert all the wires into the new one so they will mate. If that does not work I may have to start cutting wires and splicing or using crimp quick disconnect plugs on each wire. Not sure if I would attempt this job again. I'm beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I find that bleeding is an important part of most of my mechanic jobs too. Mechanic gloves may be a nice holiday gift to consider as a reward for finishing this job. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I can't work with glove on Bruce. Got a couple half way up my arm as well. What's just a few more battle scars. It's the price of admission to the DIY shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I didn't think it was that bad of a job. The bucket seats are already there. Just remove the center armrest and the console bolts right in. Strange #1. Floor shifter uses a different length shift cable. Ran up to a ACE hardware and had that solution in 30 minutes. Strange #2. The rear HVAC uses a different plug. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 More pics..shifter bracket mod. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 More pics. Wire harness mod.. Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Just emailed you Logan. The actual console install was not bad. Spent the better half of yesterday fabricating a cable mounting bracket. Just got back from a shakedown cruise and all is well. Looks like it came that way from the factory and operates perfectly. I was able to order the mating connector from the dealer for $15. Once I get that I will have to pull each wire from the old connector and figure out which cavity it goes to in the new connector, then it will just plug in like it was a factory install. The only thing I did not mess with was the park lock cable. Looked like too much of a hassle. Also looks like I will have to live with the rubber boot on the column. The collar that the shift lever fits into is sticking above the shroud a little so I can't fab up a cover. Oh well, I can't see it anyway. Only the passenger will. Perhaps I'll come up with something later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Well I hope I did this right. Here's the finished product minus the bloody seats. Wiring isyet to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Well done, Larry. Spare me the blood! If my memory is valid, Logan was able to identify & locate the OEM pieces needed to clean up the the steering column.. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Very well done. Looks like a factory install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Nice Job Larry. Do you have a photo before the mod? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wicz Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Looks great Larry!! Looks just like a shot of my DTS' interior. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 No before pics, but it was like any other. I have been in touch with Logan, Jim. If I recall, he swapped out the steering column. WAY more work than I am going to do. I'm quite happy with the outcome and can live with the rubber boot in place. Looking forward to getting the electrical done in a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick7997 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nice job, man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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