73 Mach 1 Middle Console & Clock Restoration

Just restored my 73 Mach 1 center console and clock, am debating whether to install it back or not, any thoughts?

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I would intall it, yours looks great plus they make the car more comfortable to drive.

Looks good. You see the console installed so often but it does look good without it. I think you should set it in place and then look at it then go away and latter come back and look again and see what you think works best for you. You are familiar with how it looks without the console so it might take looking at it in place for a while before you can make the call

Install it for sure! A great way to brace yourself.

I bought a console on eBay years back then discovered

my car never came with one.

The hard part will be finding the holes for the screws.

mike

I know I think I will install it especially after restoring it, it came with the car so it stays with it, there were holes seen when I installed carpet but now I need to find them lol

Looks great. Install it.

I like it without. But I like bare bones cars

Just restored my 73 Mach 1 center console and clock, am debating whether to install it back or not, any thoughts?

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It looks very good. How did you do it? I have one to restore myself just now and I'm cautious about approaching it and getting it wrong! I also have to get my clock fixed and have asked Bobs speedometers for a quote to fix the original mechanism or go to quartz - I know there's arguments in favor of both approaches

Oops just found this excellent post......you guys are great!!

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-austin-vert-s-tips-on-floor-console-refinishing

When I put in new carpet I left my console out for a while, but I missed it and re installed. The old holes are hard to find as Goodnigh said.

It's a matter of preference...mine came without it, so I had to find one and then go through the whole restoration process, including the clock. It all worked out and I love it.

I also say install it in the car because there's not a good way to mount it in your living room beside your favorite recliner...it looks that good.

One question. Is it the picture or did you spray over the chrome trim. Otherwise it looks great and I would definitely put it back in. I like the console in our cars.

One other thing I would consider...matching the door panels/dash. I know this may be work but a lot easier to do now if you so desired. Just a thought. Either way I'm sure it will look great.

Guys I just researched what it would cost to get the chrome parts redone on the gearshift surround part of my center console - I have several surrounds but none have good chrome - and received an estimate from Paul's Chroming of $300 but with a new copy part is available from NPD for $132 getting old parts rechromed is a none starter.

Has anyone tried the application of chrome adhesive tape like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Self-Adhesive-Pin-Striping-Stripe-Vinyl-Tape-Sticker-Car-6mm-Silver-Chrome-/231509199468?hash=item35e7060a6c&vxp=mtr ? I guess the corners would be a challenge but maybe with some heat and stretching it could be done. Thoughts anyone?

Turned out awesome when installed, thanks for all the support to install it, it was the right correct decision.


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Looks really good Amer.

Thank you sir

Looks great!

JHawk

Looks great I love our console. If my car didn't already have one I'd find one and put it in.