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Offline ruppstang

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Console bracket
« on: April 01, 2024, 10:36:48 AM »
Yesterday while installing the console bracket on the under dash of our 67 barn find convertible7T03T170334 built 12-22-66 I found that the bracket was too wide for the factory holes in the dash.  The bracket and console came from my parts car 7F01S140695 built 10-30-66. Center to center measurement on the holes of the convertible are 7 1/4. The holes on the bracket measures 7 3/4.  I really do not think this was a difference between Dearborn and Metuchen plants because all of the console withs are the same. Has anyone ever seen this before?

Offline preaction

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Re: Console bracket
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2024, 01:58:41 PM »
Is it a A/C console ?
8F02R218047-  July 18 1968   Dearborn

Offline ruppstang

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Re: Console bracket
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2024, 02:22:15 PM »
It is an AC console but that makes no difference in the top bracket.

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Re: Console bracket
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2024, 12:49:13 AM »
https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=10776.msg64437#msg64437

Ruppstang,
This happened to me a few years ago when I was installing my console.  See link above.  I was able to flex the bracket and get it in place.
Thanks
John
John
1967 Fastback, A code, automatic transmission, Deluxe interior, AC, PS, P disc brakes, tilt, consoles, exterior group, fold down, DSO 71.
San Jose build, Actual build: Dec 17, 66.