Center console/floor shifter removal

1999 BUICK REGAL

130,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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I'm looking at buying this car and would like to convert it to a front bench seat car if possible. To do so I need to move the console between the current front seats and move the floor shifter. Basically, I need to see as much imaging as possible so I can know what's actually down there before buying the thing.

Also, on a related note, if a car has been overheated to the point of shutting off and then not starting until it cooled for awhile, it likely has a blown head gasket now. Correct?

Sep 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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Please start a new question for the overheated part, we only handle one problem per thread, please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

As far as the bench seat I like that idea. You just need to find a seat that fits. Here is the instructions on how to remove it. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else. Please send images once completed, I want to see it! :)

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Sep 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM