Maybe at the next Texas get together someone can show me how to remove the center consol. Mine had a lot of resistance about midway up. I could free the bottom and start to pivot it out, but I don't think it was pivoting far enough away to pull it down (I think it's tucked in at the top?). I was afraid I was going to break the wood.

At least I know what that tube thingy is by the shifter - thanks!

Sounds like if I can get to the bulb in the center and replace it with something brighter I'm going to impact a lot of the center and shifter instruments!

If someone can post a pic or two on how to do this correctly (remove the center wood panel) I would appreciate it!

I think I'll make this a separate post as well.....

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13.6 @ 106mph
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