65 Dart Wagon Conversion to a Sedan Delivery
So I spent today working on the console some more - like over 5 hours - this time was to fit the shifter, it’s little 2 piece console and the OEM console top plate. The shifter wasn’t too bad since it fits flat on top of the flat plate.
After marking where I wanted it, time to remove the flat plate, drill mounting holes and weld the bolt heads to the underside to act as a stud, apply etch primer to both sides, and install it again. Then it was in and out of the car numerous times to trim the top plate to fit around the shifter console. I did say numerous times, didn’t I? My legs are definitely letting me know. Finally got it trimmed and fit to my satisfaction. I don’t know what it’s made of but it’s one tough cookie to cut even with a cut-off wheel and jig saw with a metal blade! I still need to finish the back of the console and add a hinge to raise the armrest,; that’ll be for another day.
And of course the whole assembly has got to be removed again to fit and install the carpet
So I spent today working on the console some more - like over 5 hours - this time was to fit the shifter, it’s little 2 piece console and the OEM console top plate. The shifter wasn’t too bad since it fits flat on top of the flat plate.
After marking where I wanted it, time to remove the flat plate, drill mounting holes and weld the bolt heads to the underside to act as a stud, apply etch primer to both sides, and install it again. Then it was in and out of the car numerous times to trim the top plate to fit around the shifter console. I did say numerous times, didn’t I? My legs are definitely letting me know. Finally got it trimmed and fit to my satisfaction. I don’t know what it’s made of but it’s one tough cookie to cut even with a cut-off wheel and jig saw with a metal blade! I still need to finish the back of the console and add a hinge to raise the armrest,; that’ll be for another day.
And of course the whole assembly has got to be removed again to fit and install the carpet
