02-27-2014, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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Center Console
I would like to add a center console to dress up my 56 Customline. It has bucket seats and Hurst 4-speed. Any suggestions on what might fit?
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02-27-2014, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Center Console
I've seen a '62-'64 Galaxie/Fairlane console used in conjunction with swivel buckets in a '56 Parklane and thought that looked good, but then again at the time I owned '63 Galaxie 500/XLs. Another thought is the "shorty" center console used in early '60s Falcons/Comets. Or, just go ahead and custom-build one out of sheet metal or plywood and cover it with vinyl to match your interior and design it so that you can lift it out if needed.
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02-28-2014, 07:14 AM | #3 |
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Re: Center Console
My vote goes to the 60's Falcon/Comet console. Raceron1120 on here has one in his 56 and it looks great. Looks like it came with the car. Downside is they're hard to find and $$$.
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02-28-2014, 07:32 PM | #4 |
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Re: Center Console
Here are pics of my '56 Fairlane from a few years ago while John was still working it. Fairlane/Comet/Falcon console. Hurst shifter on a toploader. Early/Mid 60s GM midsize car buckets. I think I have another console, not sure what kind of shape it's in. If you're interested let me know I will dig it out and get some pictures. |
02-28-2014, 09:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Center Console
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