72 maverick compatibility armrests / armrests 71-73 mustang

Coo!!! I see you got it ironed out...

 

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/71-73-RH-STANDARD-ARM-REST-PAD-INDICATE-COLOR-P4850.aspx

Is this the one that you ended up getting?

 

yes!
71 73 mustang armrest

but keep in mind that the 71 73 mustang armrests are compatible with deluxe door panels. (not normal because there are also other armrest that is shorter and is about equal


in the following images you will see that the armrest is the deluxe longer than normal. if you have deluxe panels so if you take the 71-73 Mustang
deluxe door panel


normal door panel

 

OK. thanks, looks like I have the normal door panel. I guess I'll have to keep looking

 

luck with your search!

 

Old thread...

I sent an inquiry to Virginia Classic Mustang, and they replied back that:

"Our arm rest pads are not vinyl covered foam. They are a complete urethane arm rest pad. Therefore, the metal bracket is not needed like the originals."

Has anyone else ran these arm rests (http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/71-73-RH-STANDARD-ARM-REST-PAD-INDICATE-COLOR-P4850.aspx), and are they solid enough without the metal reinforcement like the originals had?

Or, does anyone know where to buy some exactly like the originals? I'm having trouble finding any that are not just all foam from the usual Mustang parts suppliers.

Thanks!
-Corbin

 

Without the metal reinforcement....they are weak and flimsy in my opinion.

 

I agree!

Has anyone found new ones with the metal reinforcement?

I sent an inquiry to American Pony Parts who has an armrest for almost $50. I'm hoping that since it is almost twice the price of the other ones around, that it at least has the metal reinforcement. I'll report back what I find out.

 

I seem to recall that there was one put in a catalog with the metal reinforcement, but it was never actually made. Brian Kelley might know for sure.

 

Looks like California Mustang has them with the metal insert! http://www.cal-mustang.com/1971-73-...serID=26722596&SessionID=JJYRhB8TWBxld2xHk2ME

 

I found out more info about these Deluxe Style Arm Rest Pads, that I wanted to share.

* First of all...thank you everyone that posted in this thread, ALL of this info was helpful when I searched for these Deluxe Pads. NO ONE posted erroneous info on here, but some of the Vendors are not being as specific as they could be, about the repopped parts being "just like" the Factory/OEM ones.

While it's true that a few Vendors advertise these Pads with "Metal" inserts...

...When I bought a pair advertised with Metal inside...I found out that they actually DO NOT have a Metal Plate running across the length of the inside of the foam pad, like the Factory ones do...

They only have Metal around the two Standoffs, that the 2 bolts slide into.

The Repopped ones are Very Nice Reproduction Pads, and the grain and Vinyl look extremely close to the factory ones, but I agree that they will not hold up as well, over time, as an original one with the internal metal plates will, when you are pushing and pulling on a heavy door. The Factory ones do NOT flex, but the re-popped ones do.

I ended up buying a Factory set on Ebay, that was in great condition, that I plan to use instead.

I have found 3 originating reproduction styles out there:

1. One type is Manufactured by Dashes Direct, and are sold by Scott Drake, and many other companies. These are the style I originally bought.

The Dashes Direct Pad ONLY HAS METAL AROUND THE BOLT CHANNEL HOLES, BUT NO STEEL ALONG LENGTH OF INNER PADS, LIKE THE FACTORY ONES DO.

The Scott Drake Pads (D1ZZ-6524100-BK, D1ZZ-6524101-BK), are made by Dashes Direct, and "Dashes Direct" is stamped into backside of Pad.

2. Several Vinyl/Foam reproduced ones are extremely similar to the first set of Re-popped ones I bought, with the following:

- (No complete Metal Plate Insert)
- Look extremely similar to the Dashes Direct/Scott Drake ones.
- Claim to originate from a few places over-seas, like in China, Taiwan, and India. Golden Star, LLC, Golden Legion in Taiwan, and an India Manufacturing Company.

3. The Virginia Classic Mustangs ones are completely different, and are not vinyl covered foam. They are a solid urethane arm rest pad.
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/71-73-RH-STANDARD-ARM-REST-PAD-INDICATE-COLOR-P4850.aspx

Other places that "make" the vinyl/foam repopped ones, but are the same as described above:

Scott Drake/Dashes Direct Pad:
http://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/Store/Product/D1ZZ-6524100-BK.aspx?wid=141

RPC ones are from GoodMark:
http://www.restorationperformance.com/servlet/the-110462/71-dsh-73-Mustang-Standard-Interior,/Detail

GoodMark Industries Pads, are from Taiwan.
http://www.goodmarkindustries.com/p...h-black-wstandard-interior-3023-924-711l.aspx

All Classic Parts, Inc ones are from India.
http://www.acpdealer.com/
http://www.goldenstarauto.com/Productdetails.aspx?id=AB20-71RBK&c=9&sc=232&pi=2

California Mustang ones are from Dashes Direct:
http://www.cal-mustang.com/1971-73-Mustang-Standard-Arm-Rest-Pads-Black-pair-P11809C644.aspx

The Mustang Shop sells the GoodMark ones from Taiwan.

When I bought my Factory ebay set, here are the Factory Part numbers I used for my search:

D10B-6524100 (PASSENGER/RIGHT SIDE) MUSTANG/TORINO equivilent P/N
D10B-6524101 (DRIVER/LEFT SIDE) MUSTANG/TORINO equivilent P/N

I hope this helps.

 

I want to thank the Moderators for making my long post above, a Tech Article (Interior), after I submitted it.

I also added pics/more info, and also added information on a Vendor that offers a Re-Chroming Service, specifically for the Deluxe Plastic Arm Rest Bases:

http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=96546