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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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Knee bolster cushion

I remember a discussion a few weeks ago about a rare factory option--it was a padded knee bolster-I think it was for the Birds.
I was able to find one! Gotta get the specifics on it--what year it came from etc--but as soon as I get a pic of it I'll post it--unless someone else has a pic of one.
also--does anyone remember what year and model it was offered on? I'm going to try to fit it on my 4th gen center console.
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Old Aug 12, 2002 | 08:09 AM
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If it was like the Camaros, the change was made with the 1990 model year when they changed the dash. Lon
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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Here's a pic of it.
Attached Thumbnails Knee bolster cushion-knee-bolster.jpg  
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Old Aug 13, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Anyone got a pic of these fitted?
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Anyone got a pic of these fitted?
Here's some shots of mine...




The wood console cover is just a mockup to make a pattern so I can make a custom one out of plastic.
Rob
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:21 PM
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Originally posted by ops32

The wood console cover is just a mockup to make a pattern so I can make a custom one out of plastic.
Rob

I was about to comment on that until I saw that you had said that :sillylol:

Thanks for posting. I may have to keep an eye out for these. On long journeys I sometimes start to get a discomfort if my leg is leaning against that point of the centre console for long periods of time.

Rob
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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How is it held on? Snaps or velcro?
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 04:12 AM
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How is it held on? Snaps or velcro?
Don't know... haven't removed my console (yet).
Rob
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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 02:27 PM
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yeah I was asking about it a few weeks ago..you're so damn lucky to find one!

I've only seen one on an 84 TA..i'd have to guess it was an 83-84 interior option. Not sure how it installs..wasn't there any hardware with it?

BTW..I'd be definitely interested in uying one if anybody has it!
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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I have one of those in my 1984 TA...they make
a long trip 100% better. I'd say find a way to
stick it on if you can. They're well worth it.:hail:
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