Console Worth Saving/Fixing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doubleb's69 · 11-06-2011, 03:02 PM

I have a seatbelt console that I got with some other stuff awhile back. I didn't know if it was worth saving or fixing. Where can I get parts if it is. The ashtray is missing, the crome ring is rusty as well as the plate around the holes, and there is a pretty big chunk missing from the passenger side on the upper portion. The bottom of the console is great, no cracks or damage.

72gmcshorty · 11-06-2011, 03:06 PM

most people on this site will tell you save it. They most often want to save everything. Is it worth your time and effort? Can you find another quicker/easier/cheaper? You can often find them in the for sale section so they're not super hard to find. It's your decision.

Livrat · 11-06-2011, 03:07 PM

To me its worth keeping, sooner or later another one will come along that has the parts you need. the ashtray is available, and the plate is also available, the chrome ring is not.
You could get a small fiberglass repair kit and give a shot at fixing it, the good thing that were yours is damaged is mostly hidded by the seat when installed.

VA72C10 · 11-06-2011, 03:35 PM

Definitely saveable

If you didn't want it, at least the hinge, the strap, and the emblem are worth saving/selling as well as the bottom of it. I restore them in that condition. If the ring can't be brought back, I sand it and prime/paint it. As mentioned, you can get a new plate and ashtray.

**LockDoc** · 11-06-2011, 08:41 PM

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If the ring isn't too bad try some 0000 steel wool. Just don't press too hard on it and go around it quite a few times. I have saved some pretty tacky looking pieces doing this.

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 11-06-2011, 08:55 PM

bead blast the chrome ring and then clear coat it. While it isn't chrome, it still looks good.

**special-K** · 11-07-2011, 07:33 AM

I'd fix it and if it didn't come out good it has most parts to combine with another. Some people are asking crazy money just for used consoles not restored,so I'd think t still has a value.

a_barth · 11-07-2011, 11:19 AM

For the chrome ring you could try a product we used to use on spoke motorcyle rims that were rusty. Its called Classic Cloth, maybe spelled funny can't remember, but its a polishing rag with a compound in it that does wonders for light rust.

**leddzepp** · 11-07-2011, 12:32 PM

The chrome trim ring looks like some 0000 steel wool would help it out. The ashtray and bezel can be bought new. You can epoxy that damage, and as stated it will mostly be hidden by the seat.

doubleb's69 · 11-07-2011, 08:30 PM

Thanks for all of the info. I will probably hold on to it, and try to at least make it a decent driver quality console.

11-06-2011, 03:02 PM	#1
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Console Worth Saving/Fixing? I have a seatbelt console that I got with some other stuff awhile back. I didn't know if it was worth saving or fixing. Where can I get parts if it is. The ashtray is missing, the crome ring is rusty as well as the plate around the holes, and there is a pretty big chunk missing from the passenger side on the upper portion. The bottom of the console is great, no cracks or damage. Attached Images __________________ Bud

11-06-2011, 03:06 PM	#2
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? most people on this site will tell you save it. They most often want to save everything. Is it worth your time and effort? Can you find another quicker/easier/cheaper? You can often find them in the for sale section so they're not super hard to find. It's your decision. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

11-06-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? To me its worth keeping, sooner or later another one will come along that has the parts you need. the ashtray is available, and the plate is also available, the chrome ring is not. You could get a small fiberglass repair kit and give a shot at fixing it, the good thing that were yours is damaged is mostly hidded by the seat when installed.

11-06-2011, 03:35 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? Definitely saveable If you didn't want it, at least the hinge, the strap, and the emblem are worth saving/selling as well as the bottom of it. I restore them in that condition. If the ring can't be brought back, I sand it and prime/paint it. As mentioned, you can get a new plate and ashtray. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-06-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,393	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? - If the ring isn't too bad try some 0000 steel wool. Just don't press too hard on it and go around it quite a few times. I have saved some pretty tacky looking pieces doing this. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-06-2011, 08:55 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? bead blast the chrome ring and then clear coat it. While it isn't chrome, it still looks good.

11-07-2011, 07:33 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? I'd fix it and if it didn't come out good it has most parts to combine with another. Some people are asking crazy money just for used consoles not restored,so I'd think t still has a value. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-07-2011, 11:19 AM	#8
a_barth Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eustis, FL Posts: 124	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? For the chrome ring you could try a product we used to use on spoke motorcyle rims that were rusty. Its called Classic Cloth, maybe spelled funny can't remember, but its a polishing rag with a compound in it that does wonders for light rust.

11-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? The chrome trim ring looks like some 0000 steel wool would help it out. The ashtray and bezel can be bought new. You can epoxy that damage, and as stated it will mostly be hidden by the seat. __________________ 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

11-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#10
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Console Worth Saving/Fixing? Thanks for all of the info. I will probably hold on to it, and try to at least make it a decent driver quality console. __________________ Bud



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