How To: Console Restoration

[negusm]

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/index.html

I'll tweak some of the stuff as I put pages up. But here's part one.

-Mike

[mattster34]

Wow that's one roached out console...

Looking forward to part 2! I have 3 old consoles that I can use to put in 4S-0130 if I can't find one in good shape so this will be helpful.

[Gemini1999]

Mike -

You buy e-brake seals separately from the coin tray panel at FMR for only 14.99. When I bought my car, one of the previous owners decided to use brass screws to re-install the e-brake seal, which made the coin tray unrestorable. I wound up ordering a replacement coin tray assembly from FMR, which they have in factory colors (most retailers only have them in black). The Canyon Red coin tray I bought was a perfect fit and color match. It's a bit more expensive to buy the entire assembly though.

I know that you're doing a restoration and will probably want to re-use what existing parts you have at hand, but I thought that I would share my experience with you.

[negusm]

Console is already restored.

This is the writeup.

I got the pad bumpers from FMR. I passed on their seal since it looked different on the web site.

I got the seal on Ebay for $10 plus shipping.

Yeah, I wanted to use as many of the original parts to keep the resto cost down and to work through some of the problems these dashes pose.

-Mike

[Gemini1999]

Console is already restored.

This is the writeup.

I got the pad bumpers from FMR. I passed on their seal since it looked different on the web site.

I got the seal on Ebay for $10 plus shipping.

Yeah, I wanted to use as many of the original parts to keep the resto cost down and to work through some of the problems these dashes pose.

Mike -

Sorry about that. I thought that the Part 1 was what you had completed to date. My mistake. I look forward to seeing Part 2.

[79mustangcobra]

Thanks Mike - I always enjoy your write-ups!

[plumkrazy]

[Curtis]

Console is already restored.

This is the writeup.

I got the pad bumpers from FMR. I passed on their seal since it looked different on the web site.

I got the seal on Ebay for $10 plus shipping.

Yeah, I wanted to use as many of the original parts to keep the resto cost down and to work through some of the problems these dashes pose.

-Mike

I will be restoring my console in the near future. Can't wait til part 2. BTW, posting in two parts and keeping us waiting is just plain mean! Are you related to my wife???

[Gemini1999]

I will be restoring my console in the near future. Can't wait til part 2. BTW, posting in two parts and keeping us waiting is just plain mean! Are you related to my wife???

Curtis -

I know what you mean. The idea that the console's already restored and having to wait for Part 2... The anticipation is maddening.

[79mustangcobra]

That is funny, the popcorn

[negusm]

Part 2 is up.

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...on/index2.html

Part 3 will be better, I promise.

-Mike

[plumkrazy]

This movie just got kinda boring



going for more popcorn

[Capriman86]

Mike WTF???

Did you try a recovery program on your disk?

http://www.piriform.com/recuva

[negusm]

Here's the deal. I just took pictures as I was working. I didn't download them to the computer every time.

The only pictures missing are the ones for Part 2. Basically showing the disassembly and the damage as I found it. And pics of the console hull when it's cleaned.

I have pics of the subsequent parts. Pics of the console pad after being cleaned, the coin tray after cleaning, etc etc.

I did try to do a recovery on all my memory camera cards (Bad Copy Pro) and it found tons of stuff but NOTHING from that part of the resto.

I wonder if those pics were overwritten or maybe my wife swapped the card on me and it's on hers.

-Mike

[negusm]

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/Part3.html

Part 3 is up.

-Mike

[negusm]

Part 4:

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/Part4.html

[Curtis]

Great post, thanks

[negusm]

PART 5!

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/Part5.html

I'm on a roll today, folks!

How many parts will there be???

-Mike

[etc1006]

Sweet, now I can get the rest of my console done!

[COLD]

Very nice right up Mike! Thanks for the kind words! I have a couple more consoles that need restored. Good news is they haven't been painted like that one. Let me know if ya want pics.

[Gemini1999]

Mike -

Really good info so far... Especially about the Wonder Putty - how handy is that, eh? Lots of good tips - it almost makes me wish that I could put more of it to use. I'll be restoring my console very soon, but I don't have the hurdles you had to jump over. It almost makes me feel a bit guilty.

One thing I will say - I've never been much on the Gray interiors, but the color is growing on me after looking at your pics!

Keep up the good work!

[negusm]

Part 6!

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/Part6.html

-Mike

[negusm]

Very nice right up Mike! Thanks for the kind words! I have a couple more consoles that need restored. Good news is they haven't been painted like that one. Let me know if ya want pics.

Thanks for the sweet deal on the console! Just never ever take credit for how it got that way

I assume you got it somewhere else.

-Mike

[COLD]

Thanks for the sweet deal on the console! Just never ever take credit for how it got that way

I assume you got it somewhere else.

-Mike

LOL Yeah it came with a bunch of parts I traded for. Your mighty welcome!

[negusm]

Part 7!

http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Proje...ion/Part7.html