Center console restoration

Cougar Community Classic Cougar Maintenance Restoration and Repair
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Hi,
I’m planning to change the carpet so it’s the perfect opportunity for a “while i’m there …” … so while i have the center console out, i’d like to to a little restoration / clean up and i have a few preliminary questions after looking at its current state and browsing WCCC and NPD … for context, car is a early 67 base. I haven’t taken the console out yet, only doing some research so far …

  • there seems to be a light in the storage compartment, how is that light activated ? is there a switch on the shutter ? do you recommend a LED replacement (if available ?)
  • same question about the light at the back of the console ? (I have never seen these lights work)
  • the black paint on the surrounding of the ashtray is almost all gone, what paint do you recommend to restore it ?
  • the console itself has discolored pretty significantly, it was a parchment/white but it is now very yellow. would a dye spray work to bring it back to original color ?
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The light comes on with the interior lights. Turning the headlight switch or opening the door.

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The lights are activated with the other courtesy lights. When doors open or light switch. Yes you can put led bulbs in. The wiring harness u der the console should connect to the blue connector with black wires with blue stripe which should be located forward of console right next to fuse block(positive wire/and other wire ground on tunnel). You can use vinyl paint on console.

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