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   So my boots broken, my knobs cracked, the plastic cover is broken, and my window switches got fried by the previous owners drink, smells like beer :(
so ive started the planning for my new one heres a quick Paint mock up

Heres the window switches

Heres the shift boot and ring from Bob Drake part no. HR-7244-S

Heres the Shift knob from hurst

Only thing I still have to figure out is what material to make the base plate out of... suggestions?

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Roadfury Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Roadfury Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Shift Console Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:56pm
	So my boots broken, my knobs cracked, the plastic cover is broken, and my window switches got fried by the previous owners drink, smells like beer :( so ive started the planning for my new one heres a quick Paint mock up Heres the window switches Heres the shift boot and ring from Bob Drake part no. HR-7244-S Heres the Shift knob from hurst Only thing I still have to figure out is what material to make the base plate out of... suggestions?


Dr.Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1726	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dr.Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:08pm
	I made something similar years ago out of a plate of aluminum I had laying around. Did a brushed finish on it, then painted it black (don't leave it bare aluminum - the reflection off it from the sun blinded me! - I painted it the next day). You'll want to do something custom for the shifter surround as well (the part that always curls up at the edges!). Good project for woodwork class - then cover it with vinyl/leather (etc). If you want to save a buck on those switches (I'm sure they're nice - and spendy!) LMK. I made up a set of switches using push buttons and relays for a car I did. Works really well, and cost about $20.

Bassman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Sir Brian Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 2501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bassman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 May 2008 at 11:38pm
	Looks great man...I may take you up on the switch details John
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Car-2-Lo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 14 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1266	Post Options Post Reply Quote Car-2-Lo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2008 at 9:08am
	I'm doing the same thing now (using Viper ring and boot), the material for base plate is plastic painted silver same as my console, and yes I'll be wearing sun glasses! Edited by Car-2-Lo
	Johnny-B-Good

handyron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 March 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote handyron Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 March 2009 at 9:31pm
	this is off topic but would you like a new drivers seat, looks like I've got the exact one you need, car only had 10,000 km on it I think it will clean up really nice

Patrick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 April 2008 Location: Vancouver Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patrick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2009 at 1:51am
	Ron, check the posting dates in this thread. I don't think Roadfury has posted anywhere in the forum since last September or so.

handyron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 March 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote handyron Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2009 at 7:07am
	right you are, thanks feel dumb much...........yah

Patrick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 April 2008 Location: Vancouver Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Patrick Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 March 2009 at 10:50am
	Hey, you were just trying to be helpful. Nothing wrong with that!

marcelvdgn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 284	Post Options Post Reply Quote marcelvdgn Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 March 2009 at 12:05am
	handy ron give me the details on your seats Marcel
	Marcel 86SE V6 Auto 85SE V6 Auto 85 2m4 soon to be sleeper 3.8sc 5 speed

handyron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 03 March 2009 Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote handyron Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 March 2009 at 7:57am
	I've only got the drivers seat actually. I cleaned it up the other day, the backrest and the foam base is perfect condition because the car it came from only had 10,500km. It has a few small tears in the seat base, not too noticeable but the seat base fabric is a bit weak from being exposed to the elements with the door removed for a while, when I cleaned it with hot water and a wet dry vacuum, I noticed that if I worked at it too vigorously, the suction from the vacuum, could tend to tear it at the seams. I'm open to offers.....Ron.........