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Old 07-07-2004, 06:03 PM
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Default New center console from Ecklers, any good?

I need to replace my center console, but I want to replace it with a full din radio/ cd. I've seen some new ones on Ecklers' web site, but they are made out of plastic. Are they any good?
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Old 07-07-2004, 08:02 PM
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Default Re: New center console from Ecklers, any good? (Scudd)

I don't think it matters where you get these aftermarket plastic interior parts. They just plain suck! I have had nothing but problems with form, fit and function with the ones I got from Ecklers and another reputable corvette house. They all come from the same vendor so it doesn't matter who you buy them from. I ended up buying a dremel to make everything fit. I'm still fighting with the plastic cover for the tach and speedometer. I also bought a new dash and that fits like crap too. Just have plenty of patience and time and a dremel, and you will get everything in. Good Luck!

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Default Re: New center console from Ecklers, any good? (ugman)

Got mine from Corvette Central and it fit fine. You might consider trimming up the edges a bit, but other than that it fit fine.
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Got mine from Corvette Central and it fit fine. You might consider trimming up the edges a bit, but other than that it fit fine.
Is it plastic or metal?
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Default Re: New center console from Ecklers, any good? (Scudd)

Hello,

I don't know if you are interested but i have a the center console off my 76 that i just took out that is already cut for a din radio, the cut doesn't look to pretty but it fit my radio just fine plus i used a plastic plate that covered up the cut and made it look nice. if you are interested you can e-mail me at tom980087@hotmail.com i'll let it go for $80. mine is metal and fit just fine. it needs to be repainted, which i planed on doing or you can what ever. anyway let me know if this may work for you.

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