1966 Mustang

[vintagestang]

I just got a 1966 Mustang for Christmas and I am making an exact replica of mine. The problem is the model has a center console molded into the interior. How can I remove the center console without damage?

[Greg Pugh]

Can you post some pictures? How's it molded to the tub? Will it leave a hole on the tunnel once it's been removed?

[Dirkpitt289]

It might be easier to just add a console to the real car. :lol: Just kidding. I would venture to guess the easiest thing to do would be to cut it out all together and then re-add the tunnel with plastic stock. Another thing you might try is using a drummel to remove and reshape the console. I may be faced with this in an upcoming project myself. Not sure if the kit I want to use has a console or not.

[Fabrux]

I once saw a trick where a modeler cut out the center console, covered it on the inside with masking take and the filled in the hole from the bottom of the tub with two-part epoxy. The result was an almost flawless covering of the hole; the texture of the masking take matched the molded in carpet fairly well. And, if you're flocking the carpet anyways, no one will be able to tell!

[Dirkpitt289]

That's a great solution. I need to keep that in mind

[62rebel]

i've built a couple of the '66's using the "new" '68 for a chassis; it was fairly easy to slice the bottom out of the '66 bucket and fill in the area between it and the chassis.

[vintagestang]

I once saw a trick where a modeler cut out the center console, covered it on the inside with masking take and the filled in the hole from the bottom of the tub with two-part epoxy. The result was an almost flawless covering of the hole; the texture of the masking take matched the molded in carpet fairly well. And, if you're flocking the carpet anyways, no one will be able to tell!

Would J B Weld work?

I can't take pictures right now.

[Dirkpitt289]

Doesn't JB Weld heat up when mixed? I'm not sure how it would react with the plastic.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Dirkpitt289

[62rebel]

all epoxies generate heat, polyester resin as well. it's not so much as would damage anything and if you keep a small fan blowing over it, you should have no trouble. JB weld is fine, lots of modelers use it. it's almost thin enough to brush on...

[vintagestang]

The wierd thing is they put a center console and a clutch in it. No 1966 Mustang with a manual came with a center console.

And how can I make door handels ang window cranks? the ones in this kit are molded into the interior too.

[Dirkpitt289]

The wierd thing is they put a center console and a clutch in it. No 1966 Mustang with a manual came with a center console.

And how can I make door handels ang window cranks? the ones in this kit are molded into the interior too.

I'm not sure where you got that info from (If I'm wrong I apologze) but I don't believe manual consoles were that uncommon. Over the years I've seen quite a few

Edited December 28, 2011 by Dirkpitt289

[vintagestang]

Most people either buy one, make on or modify one from an automatic.

But how can I replicate the door handels and window cranks for a pony interior?

[Boreham]

66 AMT coupe . ?

A bigger concern is under hood detail not to mention the rear axle molded to the floor and also metal axles front and back.

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[vintagestang]

yes 66 amt coupe