charger console

[hawkeye]

I have an old style, 2 piece console that has the padded lid that is hinged in the back. I am planning on using it on my 68 and wanted to see how much work it was going to be to modify the console to accept the side hinged lid. To my surprise not only were the indentations for the hinge and the latch molded in but the holes are even drilled. My question is, why? Was there a car model that used a side hinged lid in those years or was this console modified sometime in the past to use the rear hinged lid? Thanks

 

[Mark B]

My 66 Satellite had a 2 piece console and side open lid.

 

[Dennis361]

I have a 66 Satellite and need to remove the console to install new carpet. Not sure how to remove console? Any hints?

 

[Fran Blacker]

You have to remove shifter plate. There a mount under there. Block tires shift to neutral so you can move shifter in later step. Unscrew the center push down on shifter and loosen set screw on outer part of handle. Can't see from picture ,remove the two screws on front shifter plate near front of console door. then you lift and slide it back a little and off it comes. Screw or bolt to bracket in front. Go to My Mopar website and download a service manual. Saves you from crap. The picture is a 4 speed but they bolt down same way. The 2 piece console is only for 66 ( I believe) they are the same as later one piece.

 

[Fran Blacker]

 

[Dennis361]

Wonderful! Thank you so much.