Topic: Guidance on 1967 Center Console Adapation for Convertible

[Kelsokel]

Hi,

I am trying to confirm where the cuts should happen on a center console for a Convertible.  The console was sourced from a Coupe/Fastback.

Appreciate any insights or where to get original parts.  Happy to pay reasonable prices.

Thank you.

Kelly Brown
1967 Mustang GT Convertible S Code 76B
New Jersey, USA

[jwc66k]

Kelly,
Welcome. I don't think there is any difference between Convertible and Hardtop/Fastback console installations for 1967 Mustangs (for 64-66 Convertibles there are). With seats removed, the console is first attached to the dash, then the four screws to the pan are "punched" and then screws installed.
I suggest you get a set of 1967 Mustang Assembly Manuals to answer many questions you might have. I'm using the 1967 Mustang Interior Assembly Manual (AM0017 pg 11) as reference.
Jim

[Bossbill]

Few people bother to get the Weld/Sealant manual, which shows the interior convertible brace like 65/66.
Page 28 of my book.

[J_Speegle]

First welcome to the site. Hope you find the information and support, related to restorations, helpful in your efforts

I am trying to confirm where the cuts should happen on a center console for a Convertible.  The console was sourced from a Coupe/Fastback.

You will need to find someone with a convertible to trace or make a pattern from an original then use it to trim it to fit a convertible. Yes they are different based on the picture of the convertible with console below. If you find one or someone has one I would like to get a copy so that it can be shared here with the members.  Start putting some wanted ads on this site and other with high traffic. I don't recall anyone ever offering these though have seen 65-66 convertible patterns but they are not the same

Appreciate any insights or where to get original parts.  Happy to pay reasonable prices.

As for parts, for most they are not reproduced so your left with searching Ebay, for sale ads and placing wanted ads. Members, if they have something will most often not respond in the discussion sections of this site but instead may PM you. A wanted add will get more attention IMHO

[jwc66k]

Few people bother to get the Weld/Sealant manual, which shows the interior convertible brace like 65/66.
Page 28 of my book.

Interesting to note. I've not worked on a 67 (or 68) Convertible.
Jim

[dave6768]

I traced my 67 vert console a number of years ago while I had it out because someone wanted it.  I only made one copy and mailed it away.   

They are indeed different.

[JohnB]

Maybe here: https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/67-68-console-convertible-template.1148068/

[Kelsokel]

Many thanks!

[Kelsokel]

And thanks, Jeff!!!   

[dave6768]

gotonavy is the guy I mailed it to.  Hopefully he still has it.

[Paperback Writer]

Here are some photos of the templates I made from my original 1967 console.  You basically need to remove a small section of material on each side of the console between the screw holes.  The tops of my templates should both be lined-up along the midline creases on each side of the console.

It's probably easier to see these templates/photos by downloading them first and then viewing the files with a picture viewer.

Please feel free to ask me any questions!

[jwc66k]

Excellent! You included reference measurements.
Jim

[J_Speegle]

Yes Thanks

[ruppstang]

Paperback Writer I used your template yesterday and it was perfect.
Thank You

[Paperback Writer]

Glad I could help!