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r1lorenzini · 02-03-2009, 11:48 AM

Thinking of picking up the truck shops console? Anyone tried these out? Thanks guys

bouncytruck · 02-03-2009, 12:04 PM

I've heard they are not exact reproductions. The chrome trim rings do not fit them.

Post a wanted to buy thread for a console. There are a few members who restore and sell them.

**jaros44sr** · 02-03-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I've heard they are not exact reproductions. The chrome trim rings do not fit them.

Post a wanted to buy thread for a console. There are a few members who restore and sell them.

sage advice, your subscription just saved ya 50 bucks. OK for a quick fix, but your truck looks better than a quick fix kinda truck

r1lorenzini · 02-03-2009, 02:47 PM

So here is my idea. It sounds corny but what if the trime doesnt fit ok. i get that but lets say everything looks good. how about a deacal set that is chrome or stainless steel colored. then you lay that in on the areas that is molded? just wondering if anyone has tried it god I sounds like a cheepskate but this interior is already at 1600$ and I havent even paid for labor yet....

RED72blazer · 02-03-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r1lorenzini

but this interior is already at 1600$ and I havent even paid for labor yet....

$1600 no labor! OMFG! I guess I'm going to learn how to do upholstery.

hotrodhomi · 02-03-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RED72blazer

$1600 no labor! OMFG! I guess I'm going to learn how to do upholstery.

You should double that number if you are doing everything custom.

71jimmy · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

I had purchased a new aftermarket one of Ebay because I got it for $50 plus shipping. The quality is not the same as an original. Not quite as heavy/thick, it is plastic rather than fiberglass. It does not have any of the original mounting holes etc for any of the original trim, however I think you could make all of it work. That was my plan. But I came across an original for $25 bucks in excellent shape, no cracks or holes etc. I figured it is much easier to just re-paint the original and color match to my interior than customize the aftermarket console to mount all the trim. If you pay full price for the aftermarket one, I think they are in $150 area, save your money and look for a reconditioned original which should be about the same money. I just figured I'd save some money, (read cheap), but it never works out that way in the end.

hotrodhomi · 02-03-2009, 12:29 PM

I have one in the works.

r1lorenzini · 02-03-2009, 12:38 PM

one of which a rebuild or a remake? did you get my im on the carpet?

02-03-2009, 11:48 AM	#1
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? Thinking of picking up the truck shops console? Anyone tried these out? Thanks guys

02-03-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? I've heard they are not exact reproductions. The chrome trim rings do not fit them. Post a wanted to buy thread for a console. There are a few members who restore and sell them. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? So here is my idea. It sounds corny but what if the trime doesnt fit ok. i get that but lets say everything looks good. how about a deacal set that is chrome or stainless steel colored. then you lay that in on the areas that is molded? just wondering if anyone has tried it god I sounds like a cheepskate but this interior is already at 1600$ and I havent even paid for labor yet....

02-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#7
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? I had purchased a new aftermarket one of Ebay because I got it for $50 plus shipping. The quality is not the same as an original. Not quite as heavy/thick, it is plastic rather than fiberglass. It does not have any of the original mounting holes etc for any of the original trim, however I think you could make all of it work. That was my plan. But I came across an original for $25 bucks in excellent shape, no cracks or holes etc. I figured it is much easier to just re-paint the original and color match to my interior than customize the aftermarket console to mount all the trim. If you pay full price for the aftermarket one, I think they are in $150 area, save your money and look for a reconditioned original which should be about the same money. I just figured I'd save some money, (read cheap), but it never works out that way in the end. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

02-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? I have one in the works. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-03-2009, 12:38 PM	#9
r1lorenzini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: california Posts: 418	Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console? one of which a rebuild or a remake? did you get my im on the carpet?



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