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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Adding a Hand Throttle Lever when you have an Appearance Group Console
Posted by: jkb944t Mar 2 2017, 12:00 PM
I installed a new throttle hand lever and then I tried to test fit a new appearance group console. I found that the throttle lever was way too far forward to work as designed with the console.
See this thread for more details: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=302086&hl=
After trying several different things it became obvious that several modifications would be necessary to make this combination work.
First I disassembled the throttle hand lever assembly and cut the new throttle hand lever.
Then I flipped the top portion of the lever around 180 degrees and welded it back together and put a little silver paint on the weld to prevent rust.
I reassembled the throttle lever assembly and installed it back into the car. The next two pictures show the lever at both extremes of travel.
Next I had to disassemble the console and slot the support bracket to allow enough travel clearance for the modified throttle lever. The slot centerline is 1-3/4” over from the left side of the bracket and is 3/8” wide.
I fabricated two brackets to mount the center console.
The modified console support bracket is reinstalled 1-1/4 inches forward of its original location.
A new lower horizontal board needs to be fabricated. It is 1-3/8 inches longer than the original one was. The vertical gauge board is now more upright than before so that accounts for the 1/8” difference.
I think it came out looking close to what the factory would have done if it had offered this option. A special thanks Mark at 914 Rubber for providing the vinyl I needed to fabricate the new longer lower board.
Jeff B
Posted by: tygaboy Mar 2 2017, 12:03 PM
Custom stuff that passes as (possibly) factory without extreme scrutiny is the BEST!
Kudos on a job very well done! 
Posted by: McMark Mar 2 2017, 12:04 PM
Great work. Looks good.
Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 2 2017, 12:05 PM
Well done and well documented. This is how I will do mine - cheers! 
Posted by: JmuRiz Mar 2 2017, 12:36 PM
Awesome looking modification and overall interior!!!
Posted by: Harpo Mar 2 2017, 04:01 PM
Chris Foley has an aftermarket hand throttle that would also work for center consoles
Posted by: GregAmy Mar 6 2017, 04:03 PM
Do we have "props" or thumbs-up on this forum? 'Cause this post certainly deserves one.
Posted by: wes Mar 6 2017, 07:01 PM
Great job well done looks like it belongs there!
Posted by: jkb944t Mar 7 2017, 07:13 AM
Thanks for the compliments, I hope this helps someone who is in the same situation. I'll try to add a picture of it with the gauges installed too.
I am already contemplating adding a RennShifter so I will probably have to make another plate.
Jeff B
Posted by: Bob L. Mar 7 2017, 10:39 AM
Do we have "props" or thumbs-up on this forum? 'Cause this post certainly deserves one.
There are more options if you click "show all" at the bottom of the emotocon window.
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 7 2017, 12:24 PM
Posted by: whitetwinturbo Mar 9 2017, 10:43 PM
Posted by: RickS Mar 9 2017, 11:43 PM
As the king said to the hangman, "Beautifully executed".
Posted by: jkb944t Apr 10 2017, 11:04 AM
This is how it turned out with the gauges installed. I actually used Velcro to hold the two panels in place so that there aren’t any screws showing.
Jeff B
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2017, 12:37 PM
Very impressive.
Posted by: JmuRiz Apr 10 2017, 12:51 PM
It'll be a shame to put carpets over that beautiful painted metal.
Someday I'll get some paint to do the inside of mine...all to be covered up by carpets too, but I'll know it's nice.
Posted by: rgolia Feb 11 2019, 11:19 AM
I did it.......thank you very much @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3459 . Also thanks to 914Rubber for the hand throttle kit and the dash template and material......came out great. 
Posted by: Stingbee Feb 11 2019, 11:41 AM
I have the exact same shifter knob...but cannot get it off for boot replacement.....What am I missing here?
Posted by: mepstein Feb 11 2019, 11:45 AM
I have the exact same shifter knob...but cannot get it off for boot replacement.....What am I missing here?
Most had a little allen set screw. But people glue the knob to the shaft all the time.
Posted by: rgolia Feb 11 2019, 01:43 PM
yes there is an allen set screw.
Posted by: jkb944t Feb 12 2019, 07:04 AM
I did it.......thank you very much @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3459 . Also thanks to 914Rubber for the hand throttle kit and the dash template and material......came out great.
It looks great, I am really glad that the write-up helped you.
Jeff B
Posted by: gereed75 Feb 12 2019, 09:35 AM
The term we used for a super clean mod like this back in the day was “trick”.
This sir is very trick!
Posted by: Larmo63 Feb 15 2019, 11:20 PM
Excellent mod, it really looks factory and very nice interior work too!!!
Posted by: Porschef Feb 16 2019, 06:31 AM
Nice work Ralph!!
Posted by: Luke M Feb 17 2019, 11:19 AM
This thread has come up at a good time.
I have to do this same mod but I'm using a RennShift Shifter.
Anyone have a RennShift installed with a center console that could post some pics?
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