Has anybody seen or put in a center console in your pinto.I was thinking that something out off a mustang would work ?
A MustangII console is a direct drop in. Minor mods are needed to install a 79-85 'Stang part. Of course there's always the full custom fabbed parts.
To install the 79-85 part, the e-brake opening in the console will need opened @ the bottom. (at least it did in an MII) Other than that, it's just a matter of making /installing sheet metal brackets.
I made one from the front half from a 85 Mustang and the back half from a xr4ti.Its a good fit and looks good to.It will be at Carlisle if you are coming out.
If I had my console done I'd have it in the car at Carlisle to see. I got mine from a mustang II & I've just got to fab some brackets & paint it to match my interior then it'll be ready to go.
i just took one out of a 75 mustang ii and it drops right in.. the only thing i need to do is get the brackets that the consol snaps onto.. it looks great in a pinto..
Thanks everybody for the answers. Im going to keep an eye out for a mustang II . I think it will look slick.
I see a Mustang II console from time to time on ebay (search Mustang II) I put one in my '79 looks very nice, had to trim the front section at an angle to fit under the lil' Pinto under dash unit, you could either do this or take out the Pinto unit... tinkrtime
The the Mustang II consoles seem to pop up on eBay all the time at about $40.00 a pop plus S&H.
This thread inspired me to pick one up on there last week.
Now on to finding those porthole panels. "Won" a pair last week but didn't crack reserve.... ::)
I think Pintony has a full set of panels. Might be a little pricey since he only handles quality stuff, but it would definately be worth asking.
Quote from: gentlegiant on July 03, 2006, 10:29:15 AM
I think Pintony has a full set of panels. Might be a little pricey since he only handles quality stuff, but it would definately be worth asking.
Yup! I got them...
Complete with all trim and gutter extensions.
From Pintony
Let's deal....