How do y'all fit your Tuffy consoles? (1 Viewer)

[mrjordann]

I made a post a week or so ago, I asked which center console I should buy. I got a lot of responses recommending the Tuffy console.

So I bought the 6" (smallest) Tuffy console for sale. Upon installation, I really had to smash it between the seats and it did not feel good. I attached a picture so you can see what I mean. It doesn't look that bad, but it's not even pushed all the way in.

If you have a Tuffy console, how did you install it? Did it fit fine for you?

Thanks for any input!

 

[mrboatman]

I fit mine in between the seats. But my seats are out of a es350 and the seat brackets are custom made.
JP

 

[GA Architect]

 

[volklflip88]

Previous Owner had already installed the Tuffy center but it is indeed "smashed" in there. Only picture I have is from the back side but the seat side bolsters look similarly tight.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Mine fits nice, no problem at all.

 

[mrjordann]

Mine fits nice, no problem at all.

Huh. Factory bucket seats?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Huh. Factory bucket seats?

Yes, in a 74

 

[ginmtb]

It’s a snug fit but it will be fine - it definitely touches the chairs. I have the one with the stereo slot which is 8” wide at the front (remaining is 6.5”).

 

[smtdvm]

Factory seats in my 78.

 

[mrjordann]

It’s a snug fit but it will be fine - it definitely touches the chairs. I have the one with the stereo slot which is 8” wide at the front (remaining is 6.5”).

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Wow. An 8.5-inch wouldn't physically go between my seats. I think it's because my 73 seats are different.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Wow. An 8.5-inch wouldn't physically go between my seats. I think it's because my 73 seats are different.

Shouldn’t your 73 have had a bench seat? Or do you have a late 73?

 

[1911]

Mine fit easily between the stock seats of my 1980:

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• 1911
• Feb 13, 2019

Tuffy console

 

[brian]

Shouldn’t your 73 have had a bench seat? Or do you have a late 73?

73 would have the updated interior.

 

[devo]

Mine fit perfectly in my 1981.

My question is: what did you do with your shifter cane, leave it as is or bend it?


devo

 

[bikersmurf]

My 8” Tuffy fit between stock ‘74 seats. The cushions touch at the front... but a 6” would be clear. I think i had to replace the acorn nuts with standard ones on the bolts at the hinges for the seat backs.

Are your seats original or did someone retrofit them?

 

[ginmtb]

Mine fit perfectly in my 1981.

My question is: what did you do with your shifter cane, leave it as is or bend it?

devo

Bent it!

 

[bikersmurf]

Mine fit with the previously custom bent stick. A large cup will just touch in the left cupholder

 

[1911]

Mine fit perfectly in my 1981.

My question is: what did you do with your shifter cane, leave it as is or bend it?

Mine required no bending, but I can't have a very tall drink in the passenger-side cup holder because the cane would hit it in 4th gear.

Edited to add: But I didn't use the provided mounting holes; I drilled new ones to use the captured nuts in the tub for the stock plastic center console. So I probably moved my Tuffy back an inch or two so the shifter cane wouldn't hit it. Don't really remember.

 

[mrjordann]

Shouldn’t your 73 have had a bench seat? Or do you have a late 73?

I have a May model. I think you're right, 73 might be the transition year. But I have buckets.

 

[bikersmurf]

8”