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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Default Console removal on '99 vette??

I'm replacing the shifter console on my vette and was wondering if anyone has any tips for me on this lil' project. Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Shaun,
I fumbled through these types of projects for several months until I finally purchased a Corvette Service Manual - best $ spent so far!

Gordon
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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I hear ya. I may need to go that route. Thanks for the info.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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You can get quite a bit of info on vette essentials web site..........
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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I agree, vette essentials has some great info on removing interior parts. Better than the service manuals by far.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Vette Essentials website has excellent directions (with photos) to remove the entire center console (and then some). Its actually really easy after the first time you do it; Really only takes 15 or 20 minutes.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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Forum member Cajundude has a nice writeup on it. Here 'ya go.
http://www.cajundude.com/hurst.htm
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Here is some more info that I found rather helpful when I replaced mine.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1&page=1&pp=20
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FYI: This is really easy to do. The hardest part is the (DEMON KEY).
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gdphillipsvette
Shaun,
I fumbled through these types of projects for several months until I finally purchased a Corvette Service Manual - best $ spent so far!

Gordon
Definately, get a set of manuals. I watched ebay for months and got tired of seeing guys pay more than new price for them. I ordered mine out of the owners manual.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Thanks Gentlemen!

I got it completed just by winging it, but I'm going to go the route of getting some service manuals for a NICE Christmas Present. I love my car and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon, so it's the best investment I can make. Later dudes.
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