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02-03-2009, 11:48 AM
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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
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02-03-2009, 12:04 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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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.
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02-03-2009, 12:29 PM
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Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console?
I have one in the works.
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02-03-2009, 12:38 PM
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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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02-03-2009, 12:49 PM
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Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console?
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02-03-2009, 02:47 PM
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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....
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02-03-2009, 02:56 PM
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Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console?
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$1600 no labor! OMFG! I guess I'm going to learn how to do upholstery.
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02-03-2009, 02:57 PM
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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.
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02-03-2009, 03:01 PM
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Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console?
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02-03-2009, 04:11 PM
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Re: Im finally a paying member!! Anyone tried one of the aftermarket console?
oh yeah i am gonna be looking at 2200 installed. carpet to door panels and everything in between
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