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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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Default Shift Console Woes - Repair or Replace?

Just trying to replace cracked rubber shift boot with an upgrade leather boot…as usual find more than intended 😑. Clearly there was a previous repair (epoxy?). My ride is NOT original/show/NCRS. Just fun driver, part frankenvette. It seems the cracked left console arm and broken metal chrome trim are somewhat hidden under the dash and do fit together.

Q: Can this be repaired or should I replace? If repairable, how do I do so?





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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 08:35 PM
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that console is toast.. Buy a replacement. They come up for sale often.. Think about a want ad in the C/C2 Parts Wanted/ For Sale forum.
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 08:49 PM
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Heres one for sale..

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-install.html
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 09:04 PM
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Ok thanks fellas!
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Old Jan 21, 2023 | 11:49 PM
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Can some one post a page from the 65 aim that indicated all the attaching points for this console trim. I'd hate to miss a screw and break it.
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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by '75
Can some one post a page from the 65 aim that indicated all the attaching points for this console trim. I'd hate to miss a screw and break it.
HOPE THESE HELP!




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Perfect, thank you!

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HOPE THESE HELP!




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Old Jan 22, 2023 | 08:18 AM
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I feel your pain, BUT you will never get that console to be anything but functional, if that! I believe the problem is that there is always a bit of jockeying that piece back into place....I doubt an epoxy repair could survive a reinstall....Sort of like the Christmas Story "Fragilie Leg Lamp Repair......If you know what I mean.

An unbroken replacement is fairly easy to recondition..

Good Luck!! And if you decide to repair it.....WE WANT PICTURES!!!
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Originally Posted by Lotsacubes
As an engineer old enough to be pre-CAD, those illustrators always impress me.
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