Hey Guys,
Dad has a ford galaxie center consloe in the car now. I would like to do something different, is there any suggestions on a good fit with a automatic floor shifter?
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
look at mid to early 60s t-birds, they 've been done to death butits because they look so good, won;t work with bench seats as they're quite long.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2012-10-05 18:33Dad has a ford galaxie center consloe in the car now.
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Quote from: Zapato on 2012-10-05 22:04
look at mid to early 60s t-birds, they 've been done to death butits because they look so good, won;t work with bench seats as they're quite long.
Zap- :unitedstates:
Thanks Zap, I told you i'd be a pain in the *** (Ha,Ha)
Thanks
Tim :unitedstates:
A friend used a Falcon console on his 56. They are just short consoles. His is a 4sp so the console fit between the seats behind the shifter. Looked like it was made for the car when he was done.
the Falcon consoles also look nice. Just as you descibe fit perfectly between a pair of bucket seats. Had forgotten about those what years had the ribbed lids? Or did they all?
Zap- :unitedstates:
Tim...nothing to do with a console, I was just curious..."in the heart of the Green Mountains"...do you also live in New Hampshire? I spent many summer weekends in NH..I remember when the Old Man of the Mountains was still there, and when Clark's trading post still had bears! although I'm not sure if I remembered the correct name of the old landmark. In fact I spent my (2nd) honeymoon at Lake Winasquam.
Rich
'64 Thunderbird interior
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/RedInterior64Thunderbird2Large-1.jpg)
mockup of '65 Thunderbird interior in '57 ('66 seat)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/IMG00013.jpg)
'65 Thunderbird dash and console
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/IMG00014-1.jpg)
'64-'66 interchange but any of the '60s Thunderbird interiors have similar potential
Quote from: RICH MUISE on 2012-10-06 09:06
Tim...nothing to do with a console, I was just curious..."in the heart of the Green Mountains"...do you also live in New Hampshire? I spent many summer weekends in NH..I remember when the Old Man of the Mountains was still there, and when Clark's trading post still had bears! although I'm not sure if I remembered the correct name of the old landmark. In fact I spent my (2nd) honeymoon at Lake Winasquam.
Rich
Rich,
The green mtns. are in Vermont, New Hampshire has the White mtns. Been to clarks as a kid, I've been to many kittery trading post cruise nights, they were good memories!
Tim :unitedstates:
Quote from: gasman826 on 2012-10-06 10:52
'64 Thunderbird interior
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/RedInterior64Thunderbird2Large-1.jpg)
mockup of '65 Thunderbird interior in '57 ('66 seat)
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/IMG00013.jpg)
'65 Thunderbird dash and console
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/IMG00014-1.jpg)
'64-'66 interchange but any of the '60s Thunderbird interiors have similar potential
Gotta love the bird's wrap rear seats, are you putting them in your 57? My Dad had some in his 51 ford.
Tim :unitedstates:
Well, Tim, you gonna show us a pic of your current setup?
Quote from: Tom S on 2012-10-05 22:12
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Quote from: Tom S on 2012-10-06 16:31
Well, Tim, you gonna show us a pic of your current setup?
Tom,
I will as soon as I get a chance (kid's got my camera), right now he has the 64 galaxie console, and galaxie buckets.
Sorry I didn't follow educate and post a pic with my question
Thanks,
Tim :unitedstates:
You could make one from scratch. I'm gathering all the stuff that will end up on mine ...air/heat controls, radio, window switches, 12v outlet, gauges, etc for the final redo.
Gasman, looks cool!!
Gasman you using the swing away column?
ZAP- :unitedstates:
I looked at the T-Bird wrap around back seat a while back but thought it was too wide, so I didnt pursue it...Wish I had now, that looks cool. This one is getting a Business coupe style package shelf, so no back seat.
I had a Galaxie console for this one, but changed my mind and stayed with the original bench. The coolest thing about those Galaxie seats and console, is they look like they were made for the `57.
Quote from: JPotter57 on 2012-10-07 00:43
I looked at the T-Bird wrap around back seat a while back but thought it was too wide, so I didnt pursue it...Wish I had now, that looks cool. This one is getting a Business coupe style package shelf, so no back seat.
I had a Galaxie console for this one, but changed my mind and stayed with the original bench. The coolest thing about those Galaxie seats and console, is they look like they were made for the `57.
Potter,
I hear ya, I was just weighing my options,and seeing what other guys have used. The fit is probably why Tom used them in the first place. The winter is long up hear, so I will have plenty of time to figure it out. I gotta say, this sight is filled with talent!
Thanks
Tim :unitedstates:
Quote from: Zapato on 2012-10-07 00:29
Gasman you using the swing away column?
ZAP- :unitedstates:
I'm using a '74 Lincoln column. It tilts, colapses on impact, horn, cruise, four ways, ignition switch, locking feature, and Ron Francis wiring will plug right in.
(http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o531/gasman826/57Dash.jpg)
The restoration and color change for the wheel and column will be one of my projects that I am looking forward to.
The '64-66 Bird interior is slightly NARROWER than the '57 Ford body!
I've never tested this but I think the '64 Thunderbird bucket seats are the same as '64 Galaxie seats. The seat extensions are different and the Bird logo is in the upper seat upholstery.
Like Gasman mentions the Tbird interior is a great fit for 49-59 Fords. A friend built a very high end 51 Ford and used a Tbird interior. Car ended up a national winner.