Opening the console lid
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Hmmm,, I will have to investigate. If there is supposed to be such, it would certainly help open him up. Just hard to get fingers under edge to lift....almost have to go to rear end to get a hitch on the thing. But, thanks, will look for something. Am thinking of attaching a strap loop underneath that sits out at front to grab....would not deface it?
Sixpactogo
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I'm not sure if 66 still used the rear hinged cover like my 65 or not. If so, I would bet your spring is broken. Here are a couple pics of my 65 console door. If you have the newer style with the hinge on the passenger side, I believe I have a spare one from a 1968
LocuMob
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The lid should pop up when you hit the button, just enough to get under it with your thumb. Mine don't have any spring, just a cable to keep the door from falling to the passenger side.
Sixpactogo
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If it pops up, it has a spring. If it don't pop up, the torsion spring is broken. This is what you need
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256470974282?_
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LocuMob
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Ah, I thought it was the latch that popped it up.
This is why the dumb guy asks the smart guys. I had no idea that this hinge pin was a torsion bar....makes sense. Just ordered the replacement. I also asked the vendor if he has the stinkin nuts that go on the console side.....I have not found much to screw down on the pins. Am using the flat speed nuts that dont really work well, but seem to hold. Just dont know what they used orginally. thanks for all the help
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