vintagestang Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 That's a great solution. I need to keep that in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boreham Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 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. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 yes 66 amt coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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