Repair help for a 67 console plate and carpet.

[Jon #40768]

I am finishing my interior resto and am ready to install a new plate on the console. I am speaking of the aluminum plate that wraps around both the shifter and the ashtray. What is the best way to remove the old one and install a new one? The shift pattern indicater also needs to be glued or otherwise attached to the plate. How is the carpet finished between the door sill plate and the kick panel?

What is the easiest way to install the vinyl coverd hardboard quarter panels that needs to be bent and fit between the doors and the wheel wells?

Also, I am remembering that the carpet flaps for the seat mounting bolts face outside in. In other words, the flap hings are on the outside. Is this correct?

P.S. I just fired up my 67 435 horse that I have not started in 17 years and was it a blast!! One more days worth of work and it wall be on the road.

Thak you very much
Jon

[Mike M.]

Re: Repair help for a 67 console plate and carpet.

Since nobody seems to want to tackle this one,
a release agent or lacquer thinner should work on the glue.
The "doglegs can be formed and fitted and pulled in with the fasteners. A little steam or heat will help.
Original carpet flaps were the other way, hinged inboard, open outboard.
I know the feeling, but, I hope you kept a fire extinguisher handy.
H. a. N. D.

[Jon #40768]

I did have a fire extinguisher, and thank you *NM*