Brake console leather/vinyl adhesive question

smorrismi · 10-05-07, 10:15 AM

I'm re-applying the leather/vinyl to another fiberglass brake console piece (previous one was shattered) and I was wondering what adhesive to use with the leather/vinyl so that it doesn't mess it up? Don't want it leaking or discoloring the item.

6880 Mike · 10-05-07, 11:02 AM

I would think 3M spray adhesive would work, possibly contact cement, but my consoles are the stock fiberglass.

Vettehead Mikey · 10-06-07, 07:45 AM

I've never heard of a leather covered brake console. Is this an aftermarket piece?

smorrismi · 10-09-07, 11:47 AM

It's actually a vinyl (to look like leather) saddle covering. It has a pad also attached to it to give cushion. Still aftermarket you think? What were the originals?

6880 Mike · 10-09-07, 11:59 AM

Aftermarket or the work of a previous owner. The 68-78 originals were hard fiberglass with a leather-like grain to them, dyed to match interior color.

Vettehead Mikey · 10-09-07, 12:20 PM

100% aftermarket. I believe some original pieces were actually molded in the desired colour, no painting required. Unfortunately I tossed the original piece from my '73 but recall that it was molded in medium saddle colour.

bmotojoe · 10-09-07, 03:21 PM

Actually the fiberglass brake console era ended in 1976. The redesign of the interior in 1977 included many small but useful upgrades including a molded soft padded brake console with a metal frame. If options included power windows then the window switches were moved from the brake console to the shift console trim plate.
Brian

smorrismi · 10-12-07, 09:56 AM

Said the heck with it and bought a replacement and painted it. Looks nice. Thanks everyone for all your help!