Relocate A/C Controls

[lindbhr]

Now that I have removed the console from my SC, I'm looking for ideas on where to place the A/C controls. Didn't have any luck using the "search" function.

I noticed on Patrick Motorsports website that they have some cars with controls (Carrera?) mounted in place of the ash tray.

Are the Carrera controls an upgrade the SC? Other options?

All ideas welocme....... Thanks in advance.

[tcar]

If you can find a set (maybe even including the kneepad vents) from an earlier car, the controls are there.

[BZ911SC]

Are you selling the console you removed?

[Pazuzu]

I planned on taking the bracket that the controls mount to, and screwing it to the bottom surface of the ashtray. You just need to invert the whole thing (I don't think you can actually swap the dials as well, but I can't remember).

[SCWDP911]

I have an early set of the knee pad replacement vents. They need work. I have been wanting to get to this project for awhile, yet they still sit in my garage in a box. Perhaps you could resurrect them and get some use out of them. If interested, email me and we can discuss details.

[lindbhr]

Shane,

Thanks for the offer, but I now have an '88 dash (larger vents) and plan to swap out the small side vents for larger '86-'89 vents and knee pads.

[fritzgator]

i noticed a pic on here the other day, and it looked like the car's A/C controls, were mounted to the side of the drivers seat slider rail.

[ShakinJoe]

I have got one from an '87. Are you interested?

[ShakinJoe]

lindbhr,

I have just removed mine as well. While I am deleting the A/C, I would still like to keep the Hazards and Auto Door locks. I took the radio out and I will most likely mount the door lock switch there. I went to RS bumer and lost my foglights, so I will relocate the Hazard switch there. There are also a few blanks that you can use left of the foglights and the Cigar lighter if you need to.

Here is the link to my project; 438 lbs gone in 5 days

438 lbs gone in 5 days - My Build Story

[lindbhr]

I might be interested, but still fact finding at this point. I'll keep you in mind.

Thanks,

[Elombard]

very timely I am thinking about the same thing. Perhaps a blank in the ash tray area is a good solution. Love to see pics of what other people have done.

[clexton1]

lindbhr,

I recently did the same thing, took the SC console out of my '76 930, I prefer the look without the console. I just made a simple L bracket out of some sheet metal and mounted to the bottom of the ashtray bracket. I have a later ashtray in mine with plastic bracket. I also put the blower speed on the left because that is the one I use the most, seems more logical to me on that side.

Paul

[lindbhr]

Everyone,

Thanks for all of the feedback.

Paul,

I had something in mind similar to what you have done. Thanks for the picture. Also, I like the radio delete. I have no speakers, just a head unit, so I need to make a change of some sort.

[Elombard]

That looks fab Paul, I much prefer the look w/out console.

[wcc]

One of the previous owners relocated them to here...

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

I planned on taking the bracket that the controls mount to, and screwing it to the bottom surface of the ashtray. You just need to invert the whole thing (I don't think you can actually swap the dials as well, but I can't remember).

That seems like the best approach. That temp knob has that special hard cable, so there's only a limited amount that you can move it...

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by wcc

One of the previous owners relocated them to here...

Actually, that's not a bad idea either. Perhaps one of the later-style auto-head consoles in the center can be modified to hold the switches / knobs...

-Wayne

[wcc]

Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

Actually, that's not a bad idea either. Perhaps one of the later-style auto-head consoles in the center can be modified to hold the switches / knobs...

-Wayne

It's really kinda neat. Whoever did it sure did it right. I mean it's a nice finished box and not a 'L' shaped piece of alum or something.

PS - No iPhone, yet.....

[e p slick]

Here is what I am in the process of doing. Removed clunky old stock center console - installed Hargett shifter and wanted to keep A/C. Found this compact dune buggy counsole on eBay. New and nicely made.
Measures approximately 5" wide. Too bright for my tastes so will probably coat it with black wrinkle finish. EPS - Tucson

[wcc]

Here are more pics for you guys that requested them....