Project "Chihuahua" '65 Formula S Restoration "Estilo Mexicano"
Update: After first verifying that the console lamp and reverse lamps were functional, I installed center console which I did not "restore", just cleaned it up a little. I was surprised at how high off the floor it sits (photos #5-#7).
First I replaced the tiny rubber plug underneath the console that covers a hole for a fastener that holds a rubber bumper under the driveshaft tunnel. It has a small hole in the center where the small "tunnel bumper" fastener penetrated. It no longer "snaps" into the hole in the floor, so I applied some seam sealer and pressed into the hole as best I could (photos #1-#3).
The wiring for the reverse lights and park/neutral lock-out moves with the gear selector so that wiring needs to always have some slack. There is a factory hook/clamp to secure it somehow/somewhere, but I don't remember where it was attached (photos #3 & #4).
In the plastic bag along with the four fasteners for the console, I found a small bolt/nut. Not sure if that belongs with the console or is just a lost/random fastener I threw into the bag (photo #8).
The black shift knob requires a 3/32" Allen key to remove/replace the little fastener that ties it to the chrome shift rod.
Update: After first verifying that the console lamp and reverse lamps were functional, I installed center console which I did not "restore", just cleaned it up a little. I was surprised at how high off the floor it sits (photos #5-#7).
First I replaced the tiny rubber plug underneath the console that covers a hole for a fastener that holds a rubber bumper under the driveshaft tunnel. It has a small hole in the center where the small "tunnel bumper" fastener penetrated. It no longer "snaps" into the hole in the floor, so I applied some seam sealer and pressed into the hole as best I could (photos #1-#3).
The wiring for the reverse lights and park/neutral lock-out moves with the gear selector so that wiring needs to always have some slack. There is a factory hook/clamp to secure it somehow/somewhere, but I don't remember where it was attached (photos #3 & #4).
In the plastic bag along with the four fasteners for the console, I found a small bolt/nut. Not sure if that belongs with the console or is just a lost/random fastener I threw into the bag (photo #8).
The black shift knob requires a 3/32" Allen key to remove/replace the little fastener that ties it to the chrome shift rod.