How do y'all fit your Tuffy consoles?

[N919HJ]

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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Any chance I could trouble you for some more pictures of your console? Maybe from the back and the top?
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[peesalot]

I bet you could loosen your seat mounts and get 3/4 inch , the holes alow for some adjustment, not alot but may be enough.

 

[Living in the Past]

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

73 was a transition year tub change with a longer inspection that would suite a four speed which Australia have in 73. Still have the old round style tail lights but new steering box. A few other things were first year while others were the last. Reverse light was still a single lamp but a single year much larger one. There may a few minor mid year changes but in general 73 started and ended the same including bucket seats. Those start 9/72. Same date the toolbox under the left seat ended.

 

[brian]

are the tuffy boxes with additional pocket for a radio, the same same length as the version without it?

 

[HolyCityFJ40]

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

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I know this is an old thread but see that you have a ‘69. I assume you did the bucket seat conversion? If so, how did you mount your console?

 

[mrboatman]

I know this is an old thread but see that you have a ‘69. I assume you did the bucket seat conversion? If so, how did you mount your console?

I made a short bracket for the front and longer legs for the rear. It just bolts to the floor

 

[Helipilot]

I have the Tuffy 8" in my '77 with OEM seats. It is snug but works and I also have the issue with the shift shaft and tall drinks but I don't want to bend the shaft. I did a 7 1/2 year restoration on mine, all original. Constant travel, overseas contracts and family didn't allow a faster rebuild.

 

[brian]

I have the Tuffy 8" in my '77 with OEM seats. It is snug but works and I also have the issue with the shift shaft and tall drinks but I don't want to bend the shaft. I did a 7 1/2 year restoration on mine, all original. Constant travel, overseas contracts and family didn't allow a faster rebuild.

Mount the drinks holder on the backside...works surprisingly well.

 

[mrboatman]

I have the Tuffy 8" in my '77 with OEM seats. It is snug but works and I also have the issue with the shift shaft and tall drinks but I don't want to bend the shaft. I did a 7 1/2 year restoration on mine, all original. Constant travel, overseas contracts and family didn't allow a faster rebuild.

Yes it’s snug but does fit. I did bend the shifting cane to give it a little more clearance

 

[HolyCityFJ40]

I made a short bracket for the front and longer legs for the rear. It just bolts to the floor

Man I’d love to see a pic of this up close if you’ve got a chance. Currently in the process of figuring out the bracket situation in mine.