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Old 07-23-2009, 10:48 AM   #1
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Console lid strap

The strap on my console lid broke. Does anyone know where I can get a new one? I'd like to keep it original looking.
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Old 07-23-2009, 12:03 PM   #2
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Re: Console lid strap

I unhooked mine every time I would open mine the strap would pull it closed on me I dont think it is long enough.
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Old 07-23-2009, 12:31 PM   #3
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Re: Console lid strap

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The strap on my console lid broke. Does anyone know where I can get a new one? I'd like to keep it original looking.
Got pics.? Could use picture hanging cable, stainless steel. I don't know what the ends look like, but electrical connectors might work, then crimp or solder onto cable
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Old 07-23-2009, 04:30 PM   #4
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Re: Console lid strap

What Jaros said, you could come real close to orig.

I don't think, at least I have never seen any, these are reproduced. The aftermarket console I had didn't come with the strap, so I did what Jaros suggested, looked real close to orig. I used electrical wire, like 14 or 16 gauge, black, and used crimp on wire connectors.

Only way to get an orig one is to find a trashed or parted out console. I think the straps are the same in any year console, meaning round cup or rectangular seat belt holders.

I would post on the parts thread, one of the guys that rebuilds them probably has an extra.
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Old 07-24-2009, 06:34 AM   #5
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Re: Console lid strap

Since the blazers sitting about 30ft away in the garage...
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:26 AM   #6
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Re: Console lid strap

Yep, that the item (couldn't take a picture since the Blazer is in the garage at home and I'm at work).

It appears to be a plastic coated wire.
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