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Center Console for 5 spd

I am gathering parts for my 5-speed conversion.

I bought a TC center console many years ago but now that I have pulled it out of storage, its a little rougher than I remember and has a few parts missing.  The tabs that mount the shifter bezel are broken, console lid is rough, etc.

I would be interested in a complete, NICE, console for a 5-spd or console shift car with all bracketry,etc.  I have grey interior (not raven, the lighter grey) and  power mirror, power windows, and power driver's seat switch (the TC console I have now has the correct switch panel for my car so I could just use it if necessary, but it is also a little beat up).

After reading Eric's coolcats writeup, I am also now realizing I don't have all three of the brackets to mount the console correctly, so at the least I would be interested in those if no one has a complete console available.

I am going from a digital dash, column shift car so I hope I'm not getting into a nightmare swap here.  Any helpful hints from veterans of this swap would be appreciated.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #1 –
I think I know what bracket you're missing... probably the one that is under the radio? If its that one well unfortunately I can't help you out as I had to pull that one from the console equipped JY car at the yard but if you need one of the other two I can help you out. Also if you need the upper bezel for the shifter I can provide you with that too as I mistakenly bought one thinking it would work for my auto conversion:dunce: All the rest of the stuff is pretty much useless but If you end up piecing together a set and still need something PM me and maybe I can send you a couple pieces.
--Steve
[thread=28690]1988 Cougar V6[/thread]
2012 F-150 3.7L
2011 Mustang 3.7L

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #2 –
Quote from: sarjxxx;358891
I think I know what bracket you're missing... probably the one that is under the radio? If its that one well unfortunately I can't help you out as I had to pull that one from the console equipped JY car at the yard but if you need one of the other two I can help you out. Also if you need the upper bezel for the shifter I can provide you with that too as I mistakenly bought one thinking it would work for my auto conversion:dunce: All the rest of the stuff is pretty much useless but If you end up piecing together a set and still need something PM me and maybe I can send you a couple pieces.


Thanks man.  You are right, one of the ones missing hooks the console to the lower part of the dash below the radio and HVAC controls.  I have found some people parting out TC's on eBay and have sent them messages.  I think I have the right shifter bezel already, but I may have to take you up on the other two brackets.

I kinda need to get started on this ASAP but I have to have the brackets to properly mount the console before I cut the hole for the shifter.  If I don't hear anything from these eBay guys soon, I will PM you.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #3 –
I think I have the console brackets in the garage all zip-tied together. If so, they're yours for shipping costs. I'll let you know tomorrow morning.

As far as the console, Mine was tan, I dyed it to match my interior, and it turned out excellent, and if done right, the dye is very durable and can be treated like a factory piece.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #4 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;358897
I think I have the console brackets in the garage all zip-tied together. If so, they're yours for shipping costs. I'll let you know tomorrow morning.

As far as the console, Mine was tan, I dyed it to match my interior, and it turned out excellent, and if done right, the dye is very durable and can be treated like a factory piece.

 

Thanks Vin!  You are the man....just let me know!

I have never used dye on interior stuff but I may end up going that route eventually if I find a nice console in another color. Has anyone had an upholsetery shop re-cover their console lid?  If I had a nice console lid and a new decal for the switch panel (didn't someone on here used to make those?) I'd be in decent shape.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #5 –
What color is the console lid? I have decals for the control panel (PM me for a "how-to" on them. Mine turned out great. As far as using the dye, nothing to it. Surgically clean the console (dis-assemble it first). I used isopropyl alcohol. Then, I sprayed the whole thing with adhesion promoter, let it dry, then applied light coats of the dye, letting it dry between coats until I got the color and coverage I wanted. Been great for a couple or so years, and is tuff.

Here's my console plate....I did it last year and it still looks excellent, even after the wicked hot Oklahoma summer....

'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #6 –
Console itself is the lighter grey, the lid itself is more of the dark grey or raven color.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #7 –
Sent a PM to you. It should make you happy.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

Center Console for 5 spd

Reply #8 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;358953
Sent a PM to you. It should make you happy.

 
PM'd you back dude.:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:

(and yes I am happy)
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube