70 console woodgrain

Does anyone know where I can get a good center console woodgrain for a 1970? This only came on cars with a deluxe interior. I would like to know from people who actually bought one. I have been trying for weeks now. The one that most places sell is made poorly. It has a lamanant wood that shrinks with heat. So by the end of summer I need another. The other one I got from 2 other companys, including Bair's, is not made correctly. It will not fit. I do not understand why they would even make it. Right now I have one on back order from Corvette Central and they say 4-6 weeks. Thanks.

Larry

My experience has been that Corvette America has the highest quality interior products.

I just installed a beautifull set of center console, shift console and door trim rosewood from superior wood - just do an internet search on Google for Dash Trim Exotic Wood the cost for all pieces was around $200.00 and boy does it dress up the interior. Only problem I have with it is they forgot the shift console screw holes, so If I ever have to get into the console again I will have to lift it off, come to think of it, using velcro to hold it on would solve that problem neatly. I have a 75 but I am sure they make it for the 70 also.

This car is all original. All I do is show it. I would like to keep it original.

Hi Larry - I experienced the same problem. I have ordered 5 and only one was the correct size and the quality was poor. I advised Mike at Corvette Central of the problem because they are all imported and the die size is incorrect. The woodgrain strip above the engine data plate is approximately 1/4 inch in width and should only be about 1/8 inch. I finally purchased one from Volunteer Products in Knoxville, TN (865-521-9100). They are a relatively small supplier and Brian looked through all of his stock and hand picked one for me. I used a black permanent marker to cover the exposed metal around the console insert. I am very picky and I must say that it looks good.

In fact, I just ordered another one from Dr. Rebuild and it came today. Guess what? Excellent quality but the wrong size.
I have ordered them from Zip, Corvette Central, Ecklers, Dr. Rebuild, Volunteer Products, and Mid America. I was told that there is only one vendor for the inserts.

Thanks

these woodgrain console trim peices are avaiable grom GM this is where i will be ordering mine from. Not sure if they are any better but i would think they would be. here's the link to order them from GM.....http://www.gm-restorationparts.com/ewopg/OPGSITES/entry.asp

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Thanks Gary but GM does not have them for a 1970. Only 72 and later.

Thanks

Lee

guess they are different with the fiber optics

I hear that wood grain trim pieces are VERY difficult to find. I don't believe that anyone reproduces them to a level of detail that will pass NCRS judging. Your best best is to look for a good condition used original - which is like looking for a needle in a haystack. (It could be worse - you could be looking for a 1100884 alternator). Sal Carbone has a lot of very hard to find early shark parts. You might inquire with him. He's very knowledgable and writes a column for Corvette Fever.

Sal Carbone
Restoration Parts Outlet
RPOVette@aol.com
(860) 649-2241

Larry,
Make sure to let us know if you are able to find the "right" console. I would also be very interested! I heard at one time that Dr. Rebuild has the correct console woodgrain. His website address is http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/aaa-home.html

Keep us posted!