Center Console Restoration Help

IMFURYS said
I'll talk with a member who is trying to do the rocker moldings.
A couple of people have asked about the headlight rings, but don't know if they got them or not.
Another almost unobtanium part is the big plastic '69 inner grille surrounds. They are re-popped, but most people I've read said they fit poorly. I found a complete set of NOS grilles and drove from VA to CT to get them and some other NOS or really good used parts. Didn't trust any shipping company on those. Lot of members have to restore what they have, sometimes collecting pieces to put together, so they are asked about a lot.
Maybe you can start a thread poll after you and your buddy look at those parts or other suggestions you might get. IDK how much, but I'm sure there is some design and start-up costs for each part. If you don't have enough commitment, then it probably won't justify the costs.
I think a lot of people would like to see how your console lids look when done. I'm working on dash and console right now and am on the fence about ordering the top plates, so I'd like to see yours.
Good luck,
Dan

3D printing parts for larger scale use gets a bit tricky with pricing depending on production volume, but my friend runs his printers as a side business so he's used to it. He's printed custom parts for engine swaps (he's working on a 3D printed cooling fan for an air-cooled Porsche engine), as well as Cobra horn button emblems and the like. I will try to have the top plates thrown into CAD as soon as I can, and when I do I'll post pictures here and in another thread as well. If you would like to, we can start a private conversation to discuss other parts as well! Seeing some pictures of these parts would help start the process. I'm pretty committed to the top plates and I think we can certainly try the trim clips. I'll post a poll once we have a proof of concept of the top plates, I don't want to overpromise and underdeliver.

RedFish said
Making something better from this console has been tried. Search related threads.
Cup holders at the storage compartment area, behind the hand and/or elbow just don't work. That's where a armrest belongs. One cup holder in front of the shifter, if the shifter mechanism isn't in the way. A cup holder behind the shifter where the ash tray door is could work. Either way, a shorter shifter could be desired if not required. Good luck though.

I figured fitting things in would be difficult with the original console body, but I will try my darndest! I wasn't aware that any A bodies came with armrests, do you have some pictures of them so I can see how they could cause fitment issues? It may be an oddball design when it's done but I'm dead set on making this work. I'll keep everyone updated!