Time in the garage this month has been focussed on finishing the central armrest/handbrake cover.
Before finally fixing the arm rest/cubby box I made up some 9mm thick pads out of plywood for the frame to rest on.
Central armrest fitting by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I had the arm rest professionally covered by a local trimmer. He did a great job and much much better than I could ever achieve.
Central armrest fitting by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The handbrake handle cover was designed to fit a VW T5 Transporter.
I also had this gaiter professionally made by the same local trimmer. Excellent quality and very reasonable.
Central armrest fitting by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I glued and stapled the gaiter to the back of the surround. Very pleased with the result.
Central armrest fitting by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Handy storage space.
Central armrest fitting by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
It wasn't until I came to connect the window switches that I realised the RMC loom is designed for illuminated Granada window switches but I had sourced and fitted Sierra switches. The pin-out is different so I had to spend a couple of hours with the Sierra Haynes manual and a magnifying glass to figure out the connections. I bench tested my homework before fitting the switches to the car.
Window switch wiring connections by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Window switches connected.
Window switches connected by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Window switches fitted by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
So that's it all finished and I'm very pleased with the result
Central Armrest complete by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Next up I will be fitting the gear stick gaiter, so until next time.....
....peter