Kind of like having part of my first 63 back. Kept gas door and glove box door also. It was a severe rust bucket when I acquired it and salvaged it out. I also removed and still have the two vin tags .Both St louis cars .Only difference was one had rear dual antennas which I went single on and single speed wipers, car I have now.Other had single rear antenna and two speed wipers. Both black interior,exterior same engine and drivetrain. So other than wipers it's exact as first one I had.Thats cool that you want to use your original console. I'll think about the new one you have.
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NUT