Shift Console
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Topic: Shift Console
Posted By: Roadfury
Subject: Shift Console
Date Posted: 05 May 2008 at 9:56pm
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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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Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 05 May 2008 at 10:08pm
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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. |
Posted By: Bassman
Date Posted: 05 May 2008 at 11:38pm
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Looks great man...I may take you up on the switch details John ------------- Brian (Bassman) 86 GT Fastback 3.2L 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS SkyActive [IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u243/Bassman68/BassmanSignature.png"> |
Posted By: Car-2-Lo
Date Posted: 06 May 2008 at 9:08am
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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! ------------- Johnny-B-Good 
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Posted By: handyron
Date 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 |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 1:51am
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Ron, check the posting dates in this thread. I don't think Roadfury has posted anywhere in the forum since last September or so.
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Posted By: handyron
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 7:07am
| right you are, thanks feel dumb much...........yah |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 10 March 2009 at 10:50am
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Hey, you were just trying to be helpful. Nothing wrong with that!
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Posted By: marcelvdgn
Date Posted: 11 March 2009 at 12:05am
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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 |
Posted By: handyron
Date 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.........
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