need help with console lid/hinge install

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Mar 25, 2017 | 02:32 AM

MidNight Rider

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need help with console lid/hinge install

Can some one help me with this task. I have a console for my 1971 Oldsmobile 442. I am trying to mount the lid hinge to the console itself. I do not know what was used. I have looked and looked but cannot find any info on this. what was used? what would be a good replacement hardware? looked through OPGI and could not find nothing. thank you for any information on this.

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Mar 25, 2017 | 05:06 AM

35tac

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From: Medina, Ohio

Might help if you could be more specific relative to car,year etc. Assembly manual for the car would be your best help or some members on this forum.
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Mar 25, 2017 | 05:56 AM

RetroRanger

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It's pretty common for the 70-72 console lid to break off. If that's the case an s shaped piece of sheet metal attached under the glove box cover is a discreet long lasting repair.

Mar 25, 2017 | 07:17 AM

Fun71

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Patton (70Post) posted a lid repair procedure a while back that looks fairly easy and completely hidden.

Here's a description I found in a quick search:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-question.html

Last edited by Fun71; Mar 25, 2017 at 02:48 PM.