As time passes, this is becoming a restoration/customization project. Honestly, I think it's coming along quite well!
One of my goals this year was to add a center console to the car. I could not find a Mustang II console that didn't cost a fortune, however I did find a Merkur in the salvage yard that I frequent, and it fits quite well!
I had to paint the bottom section of the console black from the existing gray, but that was easy to do with the aid of some friends at KC Auto Paint & Supply, who hooked me up with some SEM brand adhesion promoter and a satin black paint.
For mounting the console, I only need to use the rear bracket, since the Pinto's center hub sits lower in the back than it does in the front. For keeping the console straight and level, this left a 1.5" gap between the floor and the console base. To correct this, I used a section of extra carpet that 1A Auto included with my new carpet and cut a section to fit around the base of the console downward to the center hub, giving the finished assembly a stock appearance!
For the shift boot, I am currently using a generic replacement leather boot cover that my younger brother used in his Mercury Tracer a year ago. I cut the spring around the base of the boot out, then used hot glue to secure the boot to the inner lip of the console.
The greatest thing about this console is that I can still use stock center cubby that sits under the stereo! I did have to cut the console short about 1 1/4" from the front so it did not run into the dash bracket though.
And now some glory shots!