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Old 02-01-2010, 04:10 PM
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I noticed our sponsor is now offering console kits for 64-67 GTO and you can get either die cast or ABS plastic and they are chrome show plated. The die cast is $ 650 & plastic is $ 420. Has anybody seen the plastic ones (die cast not avaiable until June)?

I would be interested is some feedback to help make a decision on which one to order for my 66 GTO. It currently has the original that has been restored, but 40 years of wear still shows on it.

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Old 02-01-2010, 05:53 PM
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The diecast piece is very very nice. I suspect that the abs one is just as nice based on the other abs pieces that I have seen- 65 grills, 65 tail light bezels, 69 tail light bezels etc.

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I had an ABS one and it was very nice, scary light when you picked it up.

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They are very lite.They do 'look' very nice in person but I can't say how well they might fit.Especially if combining original console pieces with the ABS pieces.Cheaper than rechrome too.I was quoted $700-900 to replate mine,and it's in good condition.

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Old 02-01-2010, 08:58 PM
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The one I had was put on an original base and fit was very good.

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How does the top part of the console come off? And in particular does the door hinge surround become a separate piece?

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Thanks you'll. Now I have to make a decision on which one to buy. Do you think there is $ 220.00 difference in these and what they would add to a show car.

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