66 Barracuda center console

[RioGrandMan]

Good evening everyone,
I have seen some great work done on the A body center consoles and I think my time has come to try to do the same.

I am thinking of trying to sand and prep the lower section of the console to repair the storage area/mounts with fiberglass then paint the whole thing. As for the metal top I'm not sure, brass wire brush what I can and then filler and paint where needed. As for the slider on the cigarette lighter Im not sure how I'll fix it yet.

i appreciate any and all advice from those of you who have done this work before me. And I'm a considering buying used, some others that have been posted for sale as an option too.

Thanks.

 

[RioGrandMan]

Few added pics

 

[Joey4speed]

Lower unit is repairable, and looks good enough, just repair prep and ready for paint. These mopar interior colors are available in spray cans, they do a good job. I don't know if those tops can be restored. Maybe someone else knows.
I would buy a set of clean tops here from a wanted ad, or there are also reproductions available.
In the end, the tops are a focal point, you're always gonna see the tops, if they look crappy, it brings down the whole interior.
Good luck.

 

[volunteer]

This is what I have to start with - as didn't cost me a dime, however rest of interior will still take another $2500. +. Console will need new top such as woodgrain or - - .