Hi guys,
I have a badly pitted back/end plate for the centre console but it is the one with the cigarette lighter fitted to it. Instead of being a solid metal piece the fins in the bottom half of it are actually open so that light (and presumably heat) from inside the console comes out through the fins. Like I am with all my interior chrome parts (all equally as badly pitted), I am considering whether to try and get it re-chromed or get a new one. Problem is, I cannot find any listing on the web for one of these. know I can get a replacement solid one (without the cigarette lighter in it). But does anyone know of a supplier of this version of the console backing plate?
Many thanks indeed for you thoughts and advice.
Dan
originally that came from a C body, NEVER came in a 69 Charger.
Quote from: cdr on July 17, 2016, 09:51:40 PM
originally that came from a C body, NEVER came in a 69 Charger.
:iagree:
Here's one.
http://www.beaparts.com/list_items.aspx?body=B&cat=I&subcat=2
A C-Body console eh? Thanks for the tip; much appreciated. I do have one of the other ones (without the cigarette lighter in it) but it is in just as bad shape and I figured, if I could get a new one with the cigarette lighter in it, I might as well. Has anyone seen repop versions these cigarette lighter ones?
Cheers and thanks again,
Dan
Never seen a repop..no. We just managed to get the standard ones reproduced in the past decade. Small C body stuff is probably pretty far down the list of items to be reproduced.
Keep checking Ebay, I found a couple of the last year and picked the best one for my 68. I know its not factory but I thought it was pretty cool, good for the kids in the back on road trips for their phones, etc. :cheers:
poor pic, but you get the idea
Thanks for the advice guys, I very much appreciate it. I might give the chrome plating guy a chance with this piece and see how it turns out. I too think its pretty cool and this charger I have, although very special to me, is not a show car and will give daily service to the next generation of car guys (my boys) who will reside in its back seat for many trips. So I might persevere with this cigarette lighter version for just a little longer, safe in the knowledge that if it all fails, I can still get a more genuine piece quickly off the net.
Thanks again!
Dan
I thought the fins were open at the bottom because there is supposed to be a lamp behind it as well? :shruggy:
Quote from: bill440rt on July 22, 2016, 10:59:37 AM
I thought the fins were open at the bottom because there is supposed to be a lamp behind it as well? :shruggy:
I believe its all open, and I am positive there is a lamp in there as I got mine working. Looks cool at night with the other console lights lit up. :2thumbs:
Here is a shot of the backside and how I wired it to the rest of the console. I added another cigarette lighter/12v source inside the console as well as I have my ipod wired to my 8 track and I wanted it all hidden.
That's cool!
I have been looking for one of those for ages but never find them in good shape. I'd love to have one.