Topic: 1968 Shelby console woodgrain

[v8muscle]

I am about to install a Tony Branda #WG1 console woodgrain insert on my 1968 GT500 4 speed.

The last 2 times this was done, they continually kept lifting in the bends within a year or 2.

Other than insuring an absolute clean surface (lacquer thinner then alcohol), are there any tips you have to installing this?
Should one use additional adhesive, and if so, what kind?

Removing the console is no small feat, and I?m really hoping to nail this.

Phil

[Bob Gaines]

Use additional adhesive (contact cement) besides what is on the vinyl backing applied to the problem areas and secure in place with clips until adhesive sets up.

[ruppstang]

Another console question. I have not had any problem with the wood grain lifting but where the chrome shifter plate touches the wood grain it scratches it badly. Anyone know a cure for this?

[Bob Gaines]

Another console question. I have not had any problem with the wood grain lifting but where the chrome shifter plate touches the wood grain it scratches it badly. Anyone know a cure for this?

I have not experienced that problem but if I did my first thought would be to see if I could glue some felt underneath the plate in such a way as it would not peek out from under the bezel. That way taking away the friction between it and the vinyl. Just my thoughts.

[ruppstang]

The plate is not flat on the bottom. I tried to put some dabs of silicone to raise the plate, but it did not work. I like the felt idea but would need to fill the bottom to make it flat first.

[CharlesTurner]

When applying the woodgrain, try not to let the front section lean forward.  I usually start with the back and then pull the front area back just a little when sticking that part.


In regards to the shift plate, I don't think there's much that can be done with that as long as the metal plate is centered in the console hole.

[v8muscle]

Regarding "chrome shifter plate scratching":
I had the same problem. I used black door edge molding, cut to fit, then glued it to the plate edge using "The Right Stuff" silicone to glue it to the plate. Essential to use The Right Stuff brand as it's adhesive qualities are far stronger than most silicone. Needs to be heavily taped in place for 24 hours to cure. The plastic door edge molding covers all sharp edges and prevents scratching.

[ruppstang]

Regarding "chrome shifter plate scratching":
I had the same problem. I used black door edge molding, cut to fit, then glued it to the plate edge using "The Right Stuff" silicone to glue it to the plate. Essential to use The Right Stuff brand as it's adhesive qualities are far stronger than most silicone. Needs to be heavily taped in place for 24 hours to cure. The plastic door edge molding covers all sharp edges and prevents scratching.

Thanks for that tip. I am glad to know that I am not the only with that problem.

[Corey Bowcutt]

You certainly are not.  My shift chrome plate has worn a hole right thru my wood grain.

Corey