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Originally posted by Classicus
Unfortunately I've hardly seen any cars with your earlier dashboard layout, however having seen the close-up pics it does look a bit different. I know the factory had a continuous programme of improvements and would happily add extras if required for any brand new car or existing owner, yet although it's only a guess I wouldn't have thought that much would have been altered in the basic package offered between CF 7 and CF 9.
In the pic above of CF 7 it's hard to tell if there's a clock or not in the central console, however it is angled back whereas yours looks to be upright - obviously for the airco.
If you haven't already have a look at some of the interior pics on the Register for comparisons as well.
Best of all ask Chuck Maddox who owns CF 7 for his opinion as by the sound of it his car is still very original. In fact in one of his early posts I remember him saying the seats still have the same crease patterns today as in some photos taken in the late 60's ! He might take a few interior photos for you ?
Hi guys!
Even though the weather is still lousy, and the lighting conditions are even worse, I managed to get a quick snapshot of CF7's interior today... I apologize for the terrible appearance of the interior. I really need to hit it with a bottle of ArmorAll:
For the most part this was the way the interior was configured when we picked it up about this time of year in 1976... The only addition is the AM/FM/CB/Cassette desk in the center with the especially cheesy plastic mock-wood bezel. At least it's reasonably close to the steering wheel wood trim color.
As you can see the configuration of the dash is different than it was during CF7's testing days, with the removal of the J shaped panel where the Ash Tray say, replaced with a more upright center dash area with the ashtray affixed to the transmission hump. You can also see the "direct from a 1966/7 Ford parts bin "T" handle which contrasts sharply from the later Automatic model's inverted "U" shaped shifter.
I hope this is of some assistance to Damien and CF9 and I remain available for additional queries should that be beneficial. I promise to ArmorAll the interior when the weather turns for the better in Spring.
Cheers!
-- Chuck
