Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mapearso · 01-30-2015, 01:31 AM

Got a 71 console that I'm gonna fix up.

Does anyone know if they repop the chrome trim piece?

Also, how do I remove the trim? Looks like there are just some tabs that twist out...

Thanks

**FirstOwner69** · 01-30-2015, 02:17 AM

Yes. They just started making them a couple years ago. I haven't heard anything one way or the other about quality. Classic Parts of America as well as some others carry them. http://www.classicparts.com/1969-75-.../#.VMsgzmx0zIU

To remove yours, take the twist out of the tabs with pliers and lift the ring off.

I'd be interested in hearing about the quality if you get one.

Good luck with the restoration.

**leddzepp** · 01-30-2015, 03:45 AM

Here is an original that has been listed on CL forever. It is in LA and priced right: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...866272194.html

You can clean up your rusty original with some 0000 steel wool and wd40. Try it and see for yourself if you are considering a replacement.

**leddzepp** · 01-30-2015, 03:54 AM

Before

**leddzepp** · 01-30-2015, 04:01 AM

After

Mapearso · 01-30-2015, 12:53 PM

Thanks guys. For 72 bucks for a repop I'm gonna do my best to clean up my original!

Now I just gotta figure out what other GM vehicles used that size ashtray???

**leddzepp** · 01-30-2015, 01:01 PM

73-? Blazers/Suburbans use the same ashtray in the rear seat arm rests.

01-30-2015, 01:31 AM	#1
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? Got a 71 console that I'm gonna fix up. Does anyone know if they repop the chrome trim piece? Also, how do I remove the trim? Looks like there are just some tabs that twist out... Thanks

01-30-2015, 02:17 AM	#2
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? Yes. They just started making them a couple years ago. I haven't heard anything one way or the other about quality. Classic Parts of America as well as some others carry them. http://www.classicparts.com/1969-75-.../#.VMsgzmx0zIU To remove yours, take the twist out of the tabs with pliers and lift the ring off. I'd be interested in hearing about the quality if you get one. Good luck with the restoration.

01-30-2015, 03:45 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? Here is an original that has been listed on CL forever. It is in LA and priced right: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...866272194.html You can clean up your rusty original with some 0000 steel wool and wd40. Try it and see for yourself if you are considering a replacement. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-30-2015, 03:54 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? Before Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-30-2015, 04:01 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? After Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-30-2015, 12:53 PM	#6
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? Thanks guys. For 72 bucks for a repop I'm gonna do my best to clean up my original! Now I just gotta figure out what other GM vehicles used that size ashtray???

01-30-2015, 01:01 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Restoring a Console -- Repop Trim? 73-? Blazers/Suburbans use the same ashtray in the rear seat arm rests. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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