Questions: replacing center console panels and bits Options

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

The bottom panel of my center console has always bothered me. The wood core is deteriorating and upon closer inspection I can see that it's been repaired and recovered already. So I cut a new piece of wood for the core. I plan to use vinyl I saved from an old back pad as it appears to be a good match.

Here are my current questions:

1. What glue is recommended for vinyl to wood on center console pieces?



2. I'm going to replace the worn black leather shift boot with 914 Rubber's leather replacement boot. The plastic ring at the base of the factory leather shift boot is cracked and broken in several places. I don't think I'm going to be able to reuse it (trying to remove the staples will probably cause further damage). Any suggestions on a replacement ring?

[bkrantz]

A couple of suggestions:

Round all the edges on the new plywood piece, so the new vinyl has less chance of tearing.

The stock panel has a thin pad. You can duplicate that or not.

Think about the total length and width of you new piece plus the vinyl (and maybe pad). If too wide it will be a challenge to install and will tend to spread the side panels.