C2 Console Surrounds

[Doug L.]

The console surround in my '64 when I bought it was in horrible condition. In addition to the ususal scratches and dings there was a lot of dis-similar metal corrosion at the holes for the attachment screws. It had to be replaced.

I found an original, used '67 surround that is good enough to have re-plated. I noticed that the '67 console has 2 screw holes on the vertical portion at the very rear lip, whereas the presumed original from my '64 does not have any holes in that location.

My JG and AIM do not mention the holes or lack thereof. Can anyone confirm that original '64s lacked the holes and later consoles had them? If that is the case I assume this area would be examined during judging and the presence of the holes (if they are not supposed to be there) would cause a deduction.

Thanks in advance-Doug

[Dan H.]

Re: C2 Console Surrounds

Doug, no holes in a 64, were not equipped with seat belt holders like later C2s.

[John H.]

Re: C2 Console Surrounds

I found an original, used '67 surround that is good enough to have re-plated. I noticed that the '67 console has 2 screw holes on the vertical portion at the very rear lip, whereas the presumed original from my '64 does not have any holes in that location.Thanks in advance-Doug

Doug -

The '67 console doesn't have those two screw holes in the rear flange either - the '67 seat belt buckle retainer was attached to the parking brake console. You have a '65 or '66 console, which used the screw-attached buckle retainer.

[Doug L.]

Re: C2 Console Surrounds

Thanks Dan and John.