console arm rest advice

[hurlbird]

Two things: I am missing the latch/clasp that locks the arm rest. Anyone know where I can get one and can I get a picture of what they look like? Also my seam has let go. Anyone recommend someone who is good at repairs/sewing these seems. Thanks! -John

[TLea]

Clips are unobtainium.  Probably need to buy whole console to get one

[hurlbird]

I have the clip not the stud. Like to see a picture of one I could machine it...

[RSOHC]

Here are photos of the stud and lad catch offered by Tony Branda.

[Coralsnake]

Just for edification, The Branda parts are not even close to the originals.

[jguyer]

Not sure how bad yours is, this was mine.

[jguyer]

For your consideration:

[jguyer]

We have a member of the Motor City Region who owns Tiger Shoe Repair in Birmingham, Michigan. He sewed mine.

[hurlbird]

thanks my tear is worse.. Any pictures of the stud side in the console would be appreciated. Thanks

[gt350bp]

Has anyone restored the felt like finish inside the console? I've seen some flocking kits in the hobby stores and might seem like a possible method? What was done from the factory?

Don
gt350bp

[KDunne]

Two things: I am missing the latch/clasp that locks the arm rest. Anyone know where I can get one and can I get a picture of what they look like? Also my seam has let go. Anyone recommend someone who is good at repairs/sewing these seems. Thanks! -John

[Bob Gaines]

Has anyone restored the felt like finish inside the console? I've seen some flocking kits in the hobby stores and might seem like a possible method? What was done from the factory?

Don
gt350bp

Flocking. The hobby store flocking kit is one viable alternative.

[nvr-enuf]

Regarding the stud, on my console the stud looks to me like a carb linkage stud with a ball end, not tapered like the Branda.  I'm not saying mine is correct, all I know is that the clip is original and console is not a repo.  Previous owner could have swapped studs. I will post a picture, maybe someone can confirm if my stud is right

As far as the flocking goes, we just did ours.  Go to amazon and buy the flocking black material, the flocking tube applicator, and the black flocking glue.  If you are in Wisconsin, you can swing by and you can use my material.  I can flock from here to florida with all the flock I have.  it IS messy so don't be flocking in an area that you don't want this super fine material.  It is pretty cool when you get all done.  If you can keep your original console tray vs the repo out there I would do that, original is much better. They can be repaired with using pieces from a repo

I will try to post a pic of my stud tomorrow

[nvr-enuf]

Here's a pic of the stud that came out of mine - again, I don't know for sure if it is original

[8T03S1425]

Mine looks like the one shown in KDunne's post. The point on mine has a slightly smaller radius, but is not a sharp point. I'm not the original owner, yet I believe the stud in my car is original.

Steve