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mgm60 · 06-06-2017, 10:45 PM

So I have this console I bought along with the buckets seat out of a 1971 GMC. My thought was to restore these and put them in my 72 Cheyenne.

Now that i've given the console the once over I'm not sure this is fixable (at least by me) and I think I would prefer the cup holder style instead of these with seat belt holder and ash tray. This one is in decent shape with the exception of the damage in the photo and still has the original Jack Instruction and Storage Tag.

Questions:
Do we have a member on the forum who restores these? Maybe I could swing a trade for this one. I did a search and found some old post on members who did but those look pretty old.

Does this look repairable where the edge has been pushed down and cracked?

**Grumpy old man** · 06-06-2017, 11:28 PM

Looks like a pretty easy fix with some good epoxy , Spend a few hours cleaning it up and use bronze wool on the chrome surfaces NEVER steel wool that makes rust worse . Bronze wool should be in every tool box it works just as steel wool but won't leave small filaments of raw steel in the surface your cleaning to make it rust even further .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOMAX-PRODUC...3D380316364516

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0...0788/100371824

custom10nut · 06-06-2017, 11:45 PM

Just as the "G-man" says, that's very fixable. Clean it and prep it, then when you do put the epoxy on underside, glue in and clamp a brace in to strengthen the area. On the outside, take your time to get the break back together tightly. Once you're done, it'll be hard to see the fix

mgm60 · 06-08-2017, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it shot on the repair. Even if I wind up trading or selling it helps its value. And G-man thanks for the tip on the bronze steel wool. Guess I need to toss all my other steel wool out and get some of that to keep my chrome spiffed up.

mgm60

**70STOVEBOLT** · 06-08-2017, 10:26 PM

Best thing for removing rust that I have ever used is Nevr-Dull. Won't damage surface and actually prevents rust.

**Already Gone** · 06-08-2017, 10:41 PM

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**Grumpy old man** · 06-08-2017, 11:08 PM

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-One...TWqvb2frbGzK7I

davepl · 06-09-2017, 12:30 PM

My NEVR-DULL is so old it's not even Eagle One, it's still in the old blue can. It lasts a long time!

I've also found that aluminum foil is good for "filling in" scratches on hard-chromed metal. Remove the rust first though.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-09-2017, 12:38 PM

Well... Actually it's tin foil and diet coke , regular coke has sugar and leaves a film .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkHyARsjNEg

06-06-2017, 10:45 PM	#1
mgm60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Parker. Colorado Posts: 38	Console Help So I have this console I bought along with the buckets seat out of a 1971 GMC. My thought was to restore these and put them in my 72 Cheyenne. Now that i've given the console the once over I'm not sure this is fixable (at least by me) and I think I would prefer the cup holder style instead of these with seat belt holder and ash tray. This one is in decent shape with the exception of the damage in the photo and still has the original Jack Instruction and Storage Tag. Questions: Do we have a member on the forum who restores these? Maybe I could swing a trade for this one. I did a search and found some old post on members who did but those look pretty old. Does this look repairable where the edge has been pushed down and cracked? Attached Images

06-06-2017, 11:28 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Console Help Looks like a pretty easy fix with some good epoxy , Spend a few hours cleaning it up and use bronze wool on the chrome surfaces NEVER steel wool that makes rust worse . Bronze wool should be in every tool box it works just as steel wool but won't leave small filaments of raw steel in the surface your cleaning to make it rust even further . http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOMAX-PRODUC...3D380316364516 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0...0788/100371824

06-06-2017, 11:45 PM	#3
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: Console Help Just as the "G-man" says, that's very fixable. Clean it and prep it, then when you do put the epoxy on underside, glue in and clamp a brace in to strengthen the area. On the outside, take your time to get the break back together tightly. Once you're done, it'll be hard to see the fix

06-08-2017, 12:56 AM	#4
mgm60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Parker. Colorado Posts: 38	Re: Console Help Thanks for the advice. I'll give it shot on the repair. Even if I wind up trading or selling it helps its value. And G-man thanks for the tip on the bronze steel wool. Guess I need to toss all my other steel wool out and get some of that to keep my chrome spiffed up. mgm60

06-08-2017, 10:26 PM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,424	Re: Console Help Best thing for removing rust that I have ever used is Nevr-Dull. Won't damage surface and actually prevents rust. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear Last edited by 70STOVEBOLT; 06-09-2017 at 07:34 AM.

06-08-2017, 10:41 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: Console Help subscribed __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-08-2017, 11:08 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Console Help https://www.walmart.com/ip/Eagle-One...TWqvb2frbGzK7I

06-09-2017, 12:30 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Console Help My NEVR-DULL is so old it's not even Eagle One, it's still in the old blue can. It lasts a long time! I've also found that aluminum foil is good for "filling in" scratches on hard-chromed metal. Remove the rust first though. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

06-09-2017, 12:38 PM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Console Help Well... Actually it's tin foil and diet coke , regular coke has sugar and leaves a film . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkHyARsjNEg



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