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    1/02/2016 1:28 PM  #1

    Heem
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    1966 console question

    All,  On a non-AC console, there is a plastic "backing plate" that installs (snaps in) as the end to the console storage box.  This plate has a cross-shaped cutout which is located off-center on the passenger side.  I've gone through all my resource books and haven't come up with a use for this cutout. 
    Does anyone have an idea what the cross-shaped cutout is for?  Thanks, Heem
     

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    1/02/2016 3:08 PM  #2

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    Re: 1966 console question

    I think the 66 had a light in there.

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    1/03/2016 4:23 PM  #3

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    Re: 1966 console question

    With an A/C car the heater box is bigger to accommodate the cooling fins inside. The cut out provides clearance for the larger box,
     

     

    1/03/2016 8:44 PM  #4

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    Re: 1966 console question

    Sorry, but the picture loaded up HUGE.  Obviously, this is the console looking front to rear. See "cross shaped" cutout?  This is what I'm taking about. Yes, there is a light (see green wire), but it is at the top of the storage area and it comes on when opened.  But my question is "what is this cutout for"? Thanks, Heem

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    1/05/2016 4:13 AM  #5

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    Re: 1966 console question

    That cut out is for a light.I have seen 66 consoles with a light there and not in the top. Maybe a move to save money, or to eliminate the problems they had with the brass plate on the top set up?  Anyway, the light came on with the interior lights.

     

    1/17/2016 6:54 PM  #6

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    Re: 1966 console question

    RickD,  You are correct. I Found an old Ford part breakdown book which shows that apparently there were two light setups for the console, one on the back and one on the top.  Thanks.Heem
     

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