I am missing the 2 front tabs for my 65 center console. I would greatly appreciate it if anybody could give me the dimensions, hole location and size of hole. I can make these tabs at work on our metalworker but need the tab dimensions. Are they flat or is there a bend in them. Also, where the driver side tab was, the (rivet) broke out leaving a hole in console about an 1/8" wide. I also have a 1/2" hairline crack about halfway up the driver's side. I read from the archives about some platers in Houson,Tx. that will plate these consoles. So, I called Speed and Sport Chrome Plating and they claim that Nabors restorations hires them. Price could be in the $250.00. OR, has anyone had a good look at the Imported repo. center console. I would rather do my original. If it wasn't for this 1/8" hole I would try to just polish her up and leave it, but someday I hope to get the car judged. Thanks for your time. DG
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Re: 65 Center Console Plating/restore
Doug,
Having just replaced mine I had mine handy so without a picture ...here goes!
As you can see there is a little notch in the underside of the console that the tabs fit into ..its about an inch and a half wide{inside measurement}. the tabs fits loosely into that notch,both side to side and to the back, so your first measurement is 1.5 .inches.
Next the tab is a little over 2 inches long with a bend upwards at about 1 and 1/4 inches ,leaving a 3/4 inch tab to catch your pannels.There is a "u" bend in this 3/4 part, I suppose for snugness reasons but I cant see why a little more than a 90 degree bend wouldn't accomplish the same result !
As to the hole dimention ,I cant tell you as the rivet is preened over it ,but I susspect its about the same size as the hole in your console is !
I could take and email you a picture if you would like somtime Friday.
Hope this helps and makes sense!
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Re: 65 Center Console Plating/restore
Dick,
If you don't choose to fabricate, you can purchase the tabs from LIC. They are part number 15-33. Description: Radio side panel support clips (2) at $10 a pair.
I will say in advance that I found it extremely difficult to install the radio side panels with the clips in place. Had to repaint one panel twice because I scratched it while trying to get it installed. I would seriously consider leaving the clip off the console.
Regards,
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Re: 65 Center Console Plating/restore
I too wondered how necessary the missing clips were. These parts of my 65 were already disassembled when I bought the car. Thanks for your information. Much appreciated. Dick GutmanComment
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