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Originally Posted by Aus78Formula
I don't know how many brands reproduce the console but they are lightly padded vac-formed vinyl over ABS base. The padding is likely the vinyl itself. It has internal mounting brackets built-in instead of the riveted brackets through the originals. That's the main way to tell them apart, no rivets on the side. It would be neat to add the rivets again even as dummy rivets but only for those seeking original look, obviously cleaner finish without. They have a light grain, up close.
Here's a pic of my used console, unknown brand as came with car, before I retrimmed it.
 Console mods (7) by Aus78Formula, on Flickr |
Yes, that's what I was talking about...Even though it doesn't look very "Grainy" it is much grainier than original but way better than nothing. I wish they would use a smoother vinyl. I wonder what they are using for a model or sample. Seems like a simple fix.
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1978 Black & Gold T/A [complete 70 Ram Air III (carb to pan) PQ and 12 bolt], fully loaded, deluxe, WS6, T-Top car - 1972 Formula 455HO Ram Air numbers matching Julep Green - 1971 T/A 455, 320 CFM Eheads, RP cam, Doug's headers, Fuel injection, TKX 5 Spd. 12 Bolt 3.73, 4 wheel disc. All A/C cars
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