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67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
I have a set of original buddy buckets for my 68 that are in so-so shape w/some surface rust on the console 'compartment'. The seats will most likely require new foam but are mostly intact.
My dilemma is I want to permanently mount my air-ride stuff while keeping it inconspicuous & I'm considering modifying the console to accomplish the task. My idea is to mount the 'switches' in/on the front of the console compartment (under the front lip of the seat foam). I would like to be able to reach down to the front of the console/seat & make height adjustments, but keep everything hidden otherwise. I still have to figure where to mount the gauges & want to keep them inconspicuous as well (mounting them in the 4-lower holes of the factory gauge cluster would work if I could match all the gauges..... anything besides hanging them in plain view under the dash line). It's not like the console compartment is some ultra-rare, unobtainable item.... it's a sheetmetal box that could be duplicated if necessary (or the area that is modified for the switches could be replaced just like you would do when filling in a side-marker light). What do you think?
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
sounds like a good idea to me, the box is same as the one used by dodge so a spare isn't too difficult to get, should you decide to go back original.
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
I was thinking the same thing, only use a hinge style ashtray for the mechanism to have it all swing out when you want it and be hidden when you don't. Hides everything- see crummy pic: Circles are gauges, squares are switches...
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
The ART style gauges I have are pretty deep (not sure they would allow the pivot vs. the depth of the compartment).
I originally was thinking of just putting them in the console compartment facing the headliner but thought mounting the switches withing reach on the front wall of the compartment & having the gauges in sight would be better.
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
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Scotti, Are you still considering this modification? If so I got a box that someone has already modified and am looking for an original box. If you are still planning on doing this, wanna trade ? ![]()
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
Your gonna want the gauges where you can see them when rolling. Beyond that I say cut it up. It's only metal...
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
Forward some pics of your modified box if you can. If the area that I would be modifying is the same, I'm sure we could work something out.
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Re: 67~68 Buckets: Original or Modify?
Here are some pics. The front of the box was cut to put in the wooden cup holder.
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