Console install

I installed my Granada console last night and today. Would have been a piece of cake, except I have a hang-on air system, and it complicated it greatly, but not to the point of insanity. I had to cut some of the top of the front off, to make it fit my shifter, so it looks a bit forward. But, I did not want to relocate my shifter, I like it there. I am going to make a door for the forward compartment and do something where the lights go...don't want those. When I figure it out, I'll post it up. Here are a couple pics. Hope you like it.

p.s. Much thanks to Wes for a very nice piece to work with.

 

I like it Earl! Very nice job, look great with the seats.


Terry

 

That looks like it belongs there. Nice job!
Dan

 

Hey Earl that looks real nice. by the way what steering wheel is that? and how did you get the Maverick emblem on it?

 

Looks good, Earl! Will your cabin still get cold enough with those middle vents partially blocked?

 

Nice job Earl. Looks just like mine. Well almost! You need to put your gauges in the opening in the front. That's what I did. Makes it look alot better & they're functional. I did away with the idiot lights also. I've posted pictures of it on here, in another thread.

 

Looks great! Once of these days I'll get my Mustang console installed ...

 

Terry; the a/c will still freeze you out. It only blocks the one vent. The other one still works fine, but is a bit blocked. BTW, did you ever get started on the red car?

 

Maverick73; the wheel is a Mustang wheel, aftermarket from a Mustang supply. They come in black or wood. The emblem is a door panel emblem. I ground the spikes off of the back, and superglued it. Works very well.

 

Got a link?

 

Earl, I've been spending time honing my welding skills. It looks like Dad and I are going to buy a TIG welder. Dad has a lot of projects that needs to be completed, but he can't see well enough anymore to do close tight welds. That's where I come in. I'm also taking some time to brush up and learn some new fabricating skills. I've to pick Dad's brain while I still got him.

 

It looks great. I'm really glad that the install worked out and you are happy with the console.

The Mustang wheel is a really nice touch. I have a similar wood wheel in my Bronco II and I love the look. Just have to figure out something to jazz up the plain Grant horn cap on it.

 

Maverick73; I got the wheel at a place called Melvin's Classic Ford, in Conyers, Ga. Their web address is: www.melvinsclassicfordparts.com

The wheel is about $80 for the black foam grip, and $90 for the wood. The wood wheel is beautiful, but the black fits my car better. Don't know what they charge for shipping. Give them a try. However, if you have a local Mustang supply house, they can probably get you the same deal. Good luck!

 

Nice job Earl. I'm still working on mine and will post some pics after I get it in. Still waiting to change the carpet first.

Sam

 

Maverick73; this is a Grant wheel, and requires the kit. However, it came with the wheel. Good luck!