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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Shelby => Topic started by: Laurie S. on August 20, 2016, 08:52:14 PM
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I just got out the modified 1968 Shelby console that I have for my fastback. It's been at least eight years since I've looked at it, but it's about time to install it. I noticed that the lid looks like it locks down onto a peg or post, but my console is missing that. Does anyone have a picture you could post so I can see what I need to get?
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I just got out the modified 1968 Shelby console that I have for my fastback. It's been at least eight years since I've looked at it, but it's about time to install it. I noticed that the lid looks like it locks down onto a peg or post, but my console is missing that. Does anyone have a picture you could post so I can see what I need to get?
concours Shelby restorers can't find them when they need them for authentic restorations so I would not hold out for a original piece if I were you. They are like hens teeth. It is a small contoured shaped post as you suspect that when the lid is closed squeezes in between two sides of a spring clip . Something along those lines will look similar. Basically make something that will work given the rarity of the original part IMO. This explanation will have to do until I can take a picture or someone else posts.
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Thanks, that's what I figured it was. No, I don't need an original piece, just something that might work. Guess I'll check out the hardware and hobby shops and see what I can find. But, a picture will help, too.
I do have the spring clip in place in the lid.
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Thanks, that's what I figured it was. No, I don't need an original piece, just something that might work. Guess I'll check out the hardware and hobby shops and see what I can find. But, a picture will help, too.
I do have the spring clip in place in the lid.
Check Branda Performance on the off chance they offer something. Best of luck.
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Actually, they do. I was given a link to the post for the part at Branda. I'm not sure how the clip works to hold the post, but I guess I'll find out. But, at $26, I think I'll see if I can something at Ace Hardware that might work first. :)
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Laurie, will something like the bottom picture , in the attached pic, work? It's called a boot floor stud. It fits the trunk (boot) floor of a Lotus Elan. Can be
obtained at any Lotus vendor, such as www.rdent.com
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Thanks, that does look like it would work. I'll check it out.