Two things: I am missing the latch/clasp that locks the arm rest. Anyone know where I can get one and can I get a picture of what they look like? Also my seam has let go. Anyone recommend someone who is good at repairs/sewing these seems. Thanks! -John
Clips are unobtainium. Probably need to buy whole console to get one
I have the clip not the stud. Like to see a picture of one I could machine it...
Here are photos of the stud and lad catch offered by Tony Branda.
Just for edification, The Branda parts are not even close to the originals.
Not sure how bad yours is, this was mine.
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For your consideration:
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(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/187-270920222536.jpeg)
We have a member of the Motor City Region who owns Tiger Shoe Repair in Birmingham, Michigan. He sewed mine.
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thanks my tear is worse.. Any pictures of the stud side in the console would be appreciated. Thanks :)
Has anyone restored the felt like finish inside the console? I've seen some flocking kits in the hobby stores and might seem like a possible method? What was done from the factory?
Don
gt350bp
Quote from: hurlbird on September 27, 2020, 05:08:47 PM
Two things: I am missing the latch/clasp that locks the arm rest. Anyone know where I can get one and can I get a picture of what they look like? Also my seam has let go. Anyone recommend someone who is good at repairs/sewing these seems. Thanks! -John
Quote from: gt350bp on September 28, 2020, 08:23:18 AM
Has anyone restored the felt like finish inside the console? I've seen some flocking kits in the hobby stores and might seem like a possible method? What was done from the factory?
Don
gt350bp
Flocking. The hobby store flocking kit is one viable alternative.
Regarding the stud, on my console the stud looks to me like a carb linkage stud with a ball end, not tapered like the Branda. I'm not saying mine is correct, all I know is that the clip is original and console is not a repo. Previous owner could have swapped studs. I will post a picture, maybe someone can confirm if my stud is right
As far as the flocking goes, we just did ours. Go to amazon and buy the flocking black material, the flocking tube applicator, and the black flocking glue. If you are in Wisconsin, you can swing by and you can use my material. I can flock from here to florida with all the flock I have. it IS messy so don't be flocking in an area that you don't want this super fine material. It is pretty cool when you get all done. If you can keep your original console tray vs the repo out there I would do that, original is much better. They can be repaired with using pieces from a repo
I will try to post a pic of my stud tomorrow
Here's a pic of the stud that came out of mine - again, I don't know for sure if it is original
Mine looks like the one shown in KDunne's post. The point on mine has a slightly smaller radius, but is not a sharp point. I'm not the original owner, yet I believe the stud in my car is original.
Steve
Quote from: 8T03S1425 on October 07, 2020, 11:51:00 PM
Mine looks like the one shown in KDunne's post. The point on mine has a slightly smaller radius, but is not a sharp point. I'm not the original owner, yet I believe the stud in my car is original.
Steve
Although I have sold my car. I remember that the one that I had was the same as KDunne's post as well. I was not the original
owner but the console pad and outside components were for sure original .
SSIG.
This is my tray after flocked
Holy flock, that is beautiful.
QSS
Thanks - my tray was really beat up. Large holes which held the screws, missing driver front top side extension, hole in rear by where the hinge is located
I purchased a supplier repo part, figured "it is much better looking than my original"
A forum expert said "fix the original"
Gorilla epoxy, fiberglass matting, body fill putty and with time the old tray looks pretty good for a newbie.
BUT that repo tray came in handy for the repairs since it has grain, not exactly as original but better than no grain.
If any one needs pieces to fix theirs, send me message. You can have free just pay for the ride
And thanks to the expert that steered me in the right decision
The original trays are much more rigid than the repos
Quote from: nvr-enuf on October 07, 2020, 08:42:52 PM
Here's a pic of the stud that came out of mine - again, I don't know for sure if it is original
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