C2 Console Help Needed
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
C2 Console Help Needed
I bought a console "repair kit" containing the aluminum insert for the shifter hole surround. I removed the old insert cleaned the console and went to install the insert. It did not fit! I used a file and tried to fit it to my console. Did not work out too well. The old insert is damaged from removal and is not useable. I got another insert and it too does not fit. Anyone ever install one of these? Did it fit? Where did you get it?
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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C2 Console
Tom,
I did the console on my 65 a couple years ago. I got the kit from Volunteer in TN. Everything fit perfectly. Cn you post a piture of your console maybe somebody can see something that will help.
George
I did the console on my 65 a couple years ago. I got the kit from Volunteer in TN. Everything fit perfectly. Cn you post a piture of your console maybe somebody can see something that will help.
George
Burning Brakes
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I replaced mine last summer and it didn't fit either! I used a variable speed dremel (low speed) and a fine sanding wheel to reshape the new insert. The inserts are soft and care must be taken not to bend them.
Le Mans Master
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Know what you mean about the quality of repro parts, I bought a replacement for my Powerglide car. When it arrived the lettering was so much thicker and heavier than the original it was apparent to anyone knowledgeable that it was a replacement. Didn't come close to the original.
That was 10-15 years ago, I've still got the replacement in the original wrapper, I'd rather run the scuffed and scratched original than a poorly made replacement. Don't suppose they've gotten any better . . .
Same case could be made for the poorly made convertible weatherstripping along the rear edge of the vent window/windshield. You know the one, the one that has the wrong end at the top and sticks up above where it should stop by about an inch. Puhleeze guys!!!!
Ron
That was 10-15 years ago, I've still got the replacement in the original wrapper, I'd rather run the scuffed and scratched original than a poorly made replacement. Don't suppose they've gotten any better . . .
Same case could be made for the poorly made convertible weatherstripping along the rear edge of the vent window/windshield. You know the one, the one that has the wrong end at the top and sticks up above where it should stop by about an inch. Puhleeze guys!!!!
Ron
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Originally Posted by Frank 'N' Vette
I replaced mine last summer and it didn't fit either! I used a variable speed dremel (low speed) and a fine sanding wheel to reshape the new insert. The inserts are soft and care must be taken not to bend them.
Originally Posted by gcooper
Tom,
I did the console on my 65 a couple years ago. I got the kit from Volunteer in TN. Everything fit perfectly. Cn you post a piture of your console maybe somebody can see something that will help.
I did the console on my 65 a couple years ago. I got the kit from Volunteer in TN. Everything fit perfectly. Cn you post a piture of your console maybe somebody can see something that will help.
Thanks for the replies.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast Missouri
Paul, it looks like yours has the smaller lined letters as the original, also. Maybe I'll have to check & see if someone is making a better quality repro these days. I'll post a photo of mine if I can find it.
Here it is, notice how the interior of the "P" and "R" letters is almost totally filled in? Sorry, Sorry!! I'll have to look & see who I purchased it from.
Here it is, notice how the interior of the "P" and "R" letters is almost totally filled in? Sorry, Sorry!! I'll have to look & see who I purchased it from.
Last edited by Ron Miller; Nov 14, 2006 at 07:37 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast Missouri
Well, thanks for the info, Paul. Yours looks quite good, and I'm sure mine would too if I went ahead and installed it. But I could see the difference after receiving it, was disappointed, and never did get around to putting it in. I thought by looking yours had the smaller lined letters!!
Who knows, I may give up and install mine, too, after seeing yours. Guess I could always replace it when a better version came along, if desired.
Ron
Who knows, I may give up and install mine, too, after seeing yours. Guess I could always replace it when a better version came along, if desired.
Ron
Melting Slicks
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I had the same problem when doing the console for my 65 coupe. I got the kit from Corvette Central.
I called Ron at Corvette Paramedics in NJ. and he got me the correct kit. Fit perfect, numbers were the correct size.
Give them a call.
609-265-2702
I'm sure they can help you out!
Rick.
I called Ron at Corvette Paramedics in NJ. and he got me the correct kit. Fit perfect, numbers were the correct size.
Give them a call.
609-265-2702
I'm sure they can help you out!
Rick.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southeast Missouri
Originally Posted by 65convt
I had the same problem when doing the console for my 65 coupe. I got the kit from Corvette Central.
I called Ron at Corvette Paramedics in NJ. and he got me the correct kit. Fit perfect, numbers were the correct size.
Give them a call.
609-265-2702
I'm sure they can help you out!
Rick.
I called Ron at Corvette Paramedics in NJ. and he got me the correct kit. Fit perfect, numbers were the correct size.
Give them a call.
609-265-2702
I'm sure they can help you out!
Rick.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Maryland
St. Jude Donor '05, '09, '15
Originally Posted by gcooper
Tom,
Sorry for the delay, I have not been keeping up with the board. I got mine from Volunteer in TN, but mine was also for a four speed, fit perfectly.
Sorry for the delay, I have not been keeping up with the board. I got mine from Volunteer in TN, but mine was also for a four speed, fit perfectly.
I ordered one from Corvette Central this time. I should have it for the weekend. I talked to their tech guy and he said they have had no problems with fit. I am hopeful...we'll see.
I can finally finish the console.