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Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following: new reproduction five-speed manual shifter plate for the 1982-1989 Chevrolet Camaro, Hawks Restoration Parts #83895SPMSP.
Restore the center console of your third-generation Camaro with a complete reproduction shifter-plate assembly designed to reproduce the appearance and fit of the original manual-transmission console trim.
The injection-molded upper plate features a textured black surface designed to coordinate with the original Camaro center console. A white five-speed shift pattern is screen-printed on top, reproducing the appearance used with applicable 1983-1989 Camaro five-speed manual-transmission models.
The reproduction includes the ashtray lid and shift boot already installed. The vehicle’s existing ashtray insert fits beneath the supplied lid and transfers to the replacement plate.
Key Features
- New reproduction center-console shifter plate
- Designed for manual-transmission Chevrolet Camaro models
- Correct white five-speed shift pattern
- Screen-printed shift-pattern identification
- Injection-molded upper plate
- Textured black OEM-style surface
- Shift boot installed
- Ashtray lid installed
- Fits the original Camaro center-console opening
- Factory-correct appearance for 1983-1989 five-speed models
- Can be used in a 1982 Camaro converted to a five-speed transmission
- Physically compatible with 1990-1992 manual Camaro consoles, with appearance differences
- Manufactured in the United States
- Hawks Restoration Parts #83895SPMSP
- Sold as one assembled shifter plate
Fitment Applications
1982 Chevrolet Camaro
- Fits the original-style manual center-console opening
- Intended for vehicles converted to a five-speed transmission
- The five-speed pattern is not factory-correct for an original 1982 four-speed Camaro
1983 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1984 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1985 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1986 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1987 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1988 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
1989 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual-transmission models
- Correct white five-speed identification
Extended Physical Compatibility
The shifter plate physically fits the manual-transmission center-console opening used in 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro models. However, its white lettering and five-speed shift pattern determine whether it is cosmetically correct for a particular year and drivetrain.
Factory-Correct Application
The primary factory-style application is:
- 1983-1989 Chevrolet Camaro
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Original-style center console
Additional Applications
- 1982 Camaro converted from a four-speed to a five-speed transmission
- 1990-1992 Camaro when strict year-correct lettering is not required
- Modified third-generation Camaro using a compatible five-speed manual shifter
- Five-speed conversion where the original Camaro center console is retained
Confirm shifter position and boot clearance when using the plate with a non-original transmission or aftermarket shifter.
Important Fitment Limitations
- Fits Chevrolet Camaro center consoles
- Not for Pontiac Firebird, Formula or Trans Am consoles
- Not for automatic-transmission applications
- Does not display a four-speed shift pattern
- Does not display a six-speed shift pattern
- Not cosmetically correct for a factory-original 1982 four-speed Camaro
- White five-speed printing is correct for applicable 1983-1989 models
- Later 1990-1992 applications use different year-correct identification
- Cars with modified consoles may require additional fitment verification
Product Details
- Brand: Hawks Restoration Parts
- Part number: 83895SPMSP
- Product type: Manual-transmission shifter plate
- Alternate names: Shift plate, shifter bezel, console plate or console trim plate
- Position: Center console
- Transmission pattern: Five-speed
- Pattern color: White
- Pattern application: Screen-printed
- Plate construction: Injection molded
- Plate finish: Textured black
- Shift boot material: Vinyl
- Ashtray lid: Installed
- Ashtray insert: Transfers from the vehicle
- Condition: New reproduction
- Country of origin: United States
- Quantity: One assembled shifter plate
What This Product Includes
This reproduction assembly includes:
- Textured center-console shifter plate
- White screen-printed five-speed pattern
- Installed shift boot
- Installed ashtray lid
The original ashtray insert is a separate part of the console assembly and transfers to the replacement plate.
Restores the Camaro Center Console
Original third-generation Camaro shifter plates frequently develop damage from age, heat, sunlight and years of interior use. Common problems include:
- Cracked or broken plastic
- Missing attachment tabs
- Faded or worn shift-pattern lettering
- Torn, hardened or deteriorated shift boots
- Damaged ashtray lids
- Scratched or discolored surfaces
- Previously modified shifter openings
- Missing console trim after a transmission conversion
Part #83895SPMSP replaces these highly visible components as one coordinated assembly, helping return the center console to a clean factory-style appearance.
Ashtray Fitment Note
The ashtray lid is installed on the reproduction shifter plate. The existing ashtray insert transfers from the original console assembly.
During installation, the ashtray tabs may require careful adjustment so the transferred insert aligns correctly and the supplied lid sits flush with the upper surface of the shifter plate.
Make small adjustments and check the lid frequently. Excessive bending can damage the tabs or prevent the lid from opening and closing properly.
Installation Notes
Place the transmission in a safe position and disconnect the battery before removing console components.
Carefully remove the original console trim and shifter plate. Photograph the original assembly and note the routing and attachment of the shift boot before disassembly.
Compare the replacement plate with the original component. Confirm that the shifter passes through the boot without pulling, binding or contacting the edge of the opening.
Transfer the existing ashtray insert and carefully adjust its tabs as required. Check that the ashtray lid sits evenly and opens and closes properly before reinstalling the surrounding console trim.
After installation, move the shifter through every gear position with the engine off. Confirm that the boot does not restrict shifter movement and that the plate remains properly positioned.
Cars using an aftermarket shifter or transmission conversion should be test-fitted before the installation is finalized.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the textured plate with a soft cloth and an interior cleaner approved for automotive plastic.
Avoid abrasive pads, strong solvents and excessive polishing, which may alter the molded texture or damage the white screen-printed shift pattern.
Clean the leather boot with a product approved for automotive leather. Do not heavily saturate the boot or allow cleaning products to collect around the printed plate surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles fit Hawks part #83895SPMSP?
The plate fits the manual-transmission console opening used in 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro models. Its white five-speed pattern is factory-correct primarily for applicable 1983-1989 Camaros.
Why is the product titled for 1982-1989 if the correct application begins in 1983?
The plate fits a 1982 Camaro console, but an original 1982 Camaro used a four-speed rather than this five-speed pattern. It is appropriate for a 1982 Camaro that has been converted to a five-speed transmission.
Is this correct for a factory 1982 Camaro?
Not if the car retains its original four-speed transmission. The supplied five-speed pattern is intended for a five-speed conversion.
Does this fit a 1990-1992 Camaro?
The plate physically fits the manual Camaro console through 1992. However, the white lettering and styling are correct for the earlier application rather than a strict 1990-1992 restoration.
Does this plate fit a Pontiac Firebird or Trans Am?
No Firebird, Formula or Trans Am console application has been verified. Part #83895SPMSP should be listed as a Camaro-specific component.
Is the five-speed pattern printed on the plate?
Yes. The white five-speed shift pattern is screen-printed onto the upper surface.
Is this a five-speed or six-speed shifter plate?
Part #83895SPMSP is supplied with a five-speed pattern. Some photographs may show a six-speed version or optional overlay for comparison.
Is a six-speed version available?
Yes. Hawks Motorsports offers a separate six-speed manual shifter plate for 1982-1989 Camaro conversion applications.
Is the shift boot included?
Yes. A shift boot is installed on the reproduction plate.
Is the ashtray lid included?
Yes. The ashtray lid is installed on the plate.
Is the complete ashtray included?
The lid is installed, but the existing ashtray insert transfers from the vehicle.
Why might the ashtray tabs require adjustment?
The tabs are adjusted to the transferred ashtray insert so the lid can sit evenly with the upper surface of the replacement plate.
What color is the shift pattern?
The five-speed pattern is printed in white.
Does this plate fit an automatic Camaro?
No. This version is designed for a manual-transmission console. Automatic applications use a different shifter plate.
Will it work with an aftermarket shifter?
It may work if the shifter position and required boot movement correspond with the original console opening. Test-fit modified applications before completing installation.
Is this an original GM part?
No. It is a new reproduction manufactured under the Hawks Restoration Parts line.
