[bill ryder]

The front bracket should still be welded in the correct position, IF that portion of the floor pan did not need replacing. Maybe the original screw holes are also still available. You just need to pull the carpet back to see what you have. Good luck!

"Bill"!

[propuckstopper]

Hi Bill. Thanks for your reply. I never even thought about the original front bracket being welded to the floor from the factory. The reproduction front bracket bolts to the floor, so I just assumed that the originals might have been bolted in as well.

Anyway, all the more reason to roll back the carpet and do some investigating. However, I am in delay mode right now as the weather here has been great, so I want to drive the car as much as possible before we get five feet of snow and -40 temperatures. Just trying to do my homework now so I am ready when the seasons change.

Thanks again!

[propuckstopper]

Originally Posted by bill ryder

The front bracket should still be welded in the correct position, IF that portion of the floor pan did not need replacing. Maybe the original screw holes are also still available. You just need to pull the carpet back to see what you have. Good luck!

"Bill"!

Hi Bill. So, just to followup and put a finish on this thread, we pulled back the carpet and the factory front bracket was present in the factory welded position. Too easy! The original screw holes are also available, so everything is looking good. The console is restored, so I will be putting it in very soon.

Thanks again, Bill!

[propuckstopper]

Originally Posted by propuckstopper

Hi Bill. So, just to followup and put a finish on this thread, we pulled back the carpet and the factory front bracket was present in the factory welded position. Too easy! The original screw holes are also available, so everything is looking good. The console is restored, so I will be putting it in very soon.

Thanks again, Bill!

After reading my previous post, I realize that I made an error in my wording. I stated that "the original screw holes are also available". What I should have said was that "the original screws are installed".

Andre and 60sstuff are entirely correct: these front console brackets were indeed screwed into the floor pan from the factory. I thought mine was welded in addition to being screwed in, but it isn't. I loosened the screws and the bracket loosened as well. The reproduction brackets also screw to the floor as well.

Sorry for any confusion. I just wanted to cofirm I made an error so as not to confuse the next guy.