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1968 GT/CS & HCS
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1966-1967 HCS
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Console
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390cs68rcode
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top plate is also different.
PFSlim
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Since we are talking about consoles, wanted to bring up this idea again. We we installed our console, we had a gap above the console that we could not seem to get closed. We had our guy who recovered our seats figure out a solution.
It is basically some material, wrapped like a cord, cut to the right lenght, then pinched in above the console.
Anyway, I idea for those who might have the same problem.
Paul
It is basically some material, wrapped like a cord, cut to the right lenght, then pinched in above the console.
Anyway, I idea for those who might have the same problem.
Paul
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Joes68
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Thanks Paul,
It looks good. Was wondering what the heck to do about that!
Ron
It looks good. Was wondering what the heck to do about that!
Ron
PFSlim
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TIM said:
Tim
I am sure there are quite a few pictures of the 68 console out here on the site. If you need more info, just ask.
Paul
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PNewitt
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I've seen this console "alignment" problem a lot. Mine even has it. It's as if you "drag" the console up into position with those two top sheet metal screws. Then the bottom of the console kinda just hangs there.
I've wondered if you could just put more padding under the carpet, at the "hump" area under the console--mostly under the dash--and that would take care of that 1/4-1/2" gap.
The "gap" might be an indicator of the car "settling" (like an old house) between the floor pan and the dash, at that location. (???)
Paul N.
I've wondered if you could just put more padding under the carpet, at the "hump" area under the console--mostly under the dash--and that would take care of that 1/4-1/2" gap.
The "gap" might be an indicator of the car "settling" (like an old house) between the floor pan and the dash, at that location. (???)
Paul N.
68sunlitgold
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Tim,
here is the post where I disucussed how to use a '67 console with the '68 pads, it can easily be done.
Doug
http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1635&highlight=console
here is the post where I disucussed how to use a '67 console with the '68 pads, it can easily be done.
Doug
http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1635&highlight=console
68sunlitgold
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Paul,
I have the same "gap" you have and I am looking for someone to make the filler for me. I think it is a GREAT idea. Thanks again for sharing it.
Doug
I have the same "gap" you have and I am looking for someone to make the filler for me. I think it is a GREAT idea. Thanks again for sharing it.
Doug
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PNewitt
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Perhaps we could encourage Scott Drake to make new console pad sections that go around the radio and sliding door. I guess the hardest part would be the "faux" stitching on the edges.
Paul N.
Paul N.
390cs68rcode
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PNewitt said:
i agree! I could also add to that list the 68 CJ hood to air cleaner seal, starter delay and AC brackets for the CJ's. there arew many other items I cannot figure out why they don't make (interior sail panel grills for fastbacks.)
joedls
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390cs68rcode said:
Hey Jason,
Have you tried fordramair.com?
390cs68rcode
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joedls said:
yes, he contacted me a few days ago and said a repro one should be out in a few weeks. I prefer original but will buy a repro until I get a real one.
thanks
