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**IronCanine** · 10-06-2019, 06:05 PM

Speaking of DaHos, he recommended this Corvette door strap as a close replacement for ours. It is very nearly the same length, but you have to put the 90 on one end. They have the advantage of being readily available. However our third console had a very nice strap that cleaned up...so we didn't have to use the Corvette one. I didn't have the luxury of having a full compliment of console hardware to send to Kaehr for refinishing at the time. I did have the latch, so I sent that for replating. The hinge and trim ring went to the chromer in El Paso. The seat belt plate is a reproduction version. All the original nuts that I have seen have captured washers (I believe this is called a Keps nut). I have elected to use stainless hardware replacements that match the original profiles until I've got cause to send in another batch of parts for plating. Here's what's in this console:

1) #8 x 1/2 sheet metal phillips pan (7 total-hinge, latch, strap)
2) #10 x 1/2 sheet metal phillips pan (3 total-top to hinge)
3) #8 x 1/2 machine screw phillips pan(3 total-hinge to bottom)
4) #10 x 1/2 machine truss head phillips (6 total-top to bottom)

Last three pics are what I believe to be original hardware for this console and what I tried to match with the replacements.

**IronCanine** · 10-06-2019, 06:13 PM

As much as I've fussed over these decals...it's kind of hard to throw this repro jacking instructions decal in there...but I've made peace with it...or I'm tired, hard to say.

The console turned out nice. The main reason I stripped it as opposed to blasting it was that I wanted the best, freshest grain I could get and I'm happy with our results. Not a job I've been looking forward to...glad it's done. List getting shorter.

69CST4x4SWB · 10-08-2019, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

As much as I've fussed over these decals...it's kind of hard to throw this repro jacking instructions decal in there...but I've made peace with it...or I'm tired, hard to say.

The console turned out nice. The main reason I stripped it as opposed to blasting it was that I wanted the best, freshest grain I could get and I'm happy with our results. Not a job I've been looking forward to...glad it's done. List getting shorter.

WOW... Great work, looks as good or better than new!

10-06-2019, 06:13 PM	#2
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration As much as I've fussed over these decals...it's kind of hard to throw this repro jacking instructions decal in there...but I've made peace with it...or I'm tired, hard to say. The console turned out nice. The main reason I stripped it as opposed to blasting it was that I wanted the best, freshest grain I could get and I'm happy with our results. Not a job I've been looking forward to...glad it's done. List getting shorter. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 10-06-2019 at 06:32 PM.

10-06-2019, 06:05 PM	#1
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,541	Re: 1969 K10 CST Full Restoration Speaking of DaHos, he recommended this Corvette door strap as a close replacement for ours. It is very nearly the same length, but you have to put the 90 on one end. They have the advantage of being readily available. However our third console had a very nice strap that cleaned up...so we didn't have to use the Corvette one. I didn't have the luxury of having a full compliment of console hardware to send to Kaehr for refinishing at the time. I did have the latch, so I sent that for replating. The hinge and trim ring went to the chromer in El Paso. The seat belt plate is a reproduction version. All the original nuts that I have seen have captured washers (I believe this is called a Keps nut). I have elected to use stainless hardware replacements that match the original profiles until I've got cause to send in another batch of parts for plating. Here's what's in this console: 1) #8 x 1/2 sheet metal phillips pan (7 total-hinge, latch, strap) 2) #10 x 1/2 sheet metal phillips pan (3 total-top to hinge) 3) #8 x 1/2 machine screw phillips pan(3 total-hinge to bottom) 4) #10 x 1/2 machine truss head phillips (6 total-top to bottom) Last three pics are what I believe to be original hardware for this console and what I tried to match with the replacements. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 10-06-2019 at 10:26 PM.



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