At Long Last! 5.0 Resto 1987-1993 Fox Body Mustang Center Console - Review & Full Install

As you hear me say in other videos, the center console for a 1987-1993 Fox Body Mustang has been a long time coming! Trust me when I say this. We had to go through quite a few revisions before we felt like it was right. After all, we’re dealing with Fox Body Mustangs; not one is ever the same!
The 5.0 Resto 1987-1993 center console is a reproduction of the original with a few subtle changes to make it better. The console incorporates OEM dimensions and tolerances, factory grain and texture, and accurately placed mounting locations.
The changes that we did with the 5.0 Resto console are listed below:
1. The upper area under the shifter bezel has material removed so you can service the shifter assembly without removing the entire console.
2. Instead of plastic nut-serts at the front of the console that secure the top panel, we include two metal j-nuts. The metal j-nuts are a much better long-term solution than the plastic nut-serts.
3. The rearward tabs at the rear of the console that help secure either the factory armrest assembly or a delete panel were extended approximately 1mm. Doing this helps secure the previously mentioned components.
Remember, the areas around the radio are charcoal black. We have this paint listed under the FV7 color code in the store.
Product Links
Center Console: lmr.parts/LRS-61045CA-K
Center Console Parts: lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustan...
Sand Free Adhesion Promoter: lmr.parts/SEM-38363
Interior Paint: lmr.com/products/79-93-Mustan...
Watch
Center Console Removal: • How to Remove Your Cen...
5.0 Resto Cup Holder Top Panel: • 1987-1993 Fox Body Mus...
Tool List
Microfiber Towels
Grey Scuff Pads, Bucket, & Dish Soap
Plastic-safe Prep Spray
Mask that is Suitable for Painting
Assortment of Masking Tape & Paper (1/8”, 1/4”, 3/4”, 1-1/2”)
Drill, Unibit, Drill Bits (or a Dremel Tool)
Needle & Regular File Set
Phillips Head Screwdriver Set
1/4” Socket Set & Ratchet
Torx Driver Set
Blue Thread Locking Compound
Chapters
00:00 - Video intro & explanation.
00:45 - Unboxing the center console.
01:25 - Center console overview.
4:28 - Explaining what we're doing in the video.
05:21 - Center console removal.
12:52 - Prepping the center console for paint.
16:24 - Painting the radio area charcoal black.
19:49 - Masking the radio area.
21:19 - Drilling the hole for the fuel door release switch.
23:50 - Painting the console.
25:37 - Unmasking the console & fixing the overspray.
27:35 - Installing the radio bracket onto the console.
30:30 - Installing the console into the car.
46:33 - Final thoughts & outro.
#lmr #foxbody #restoration
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[@marks93cobra]

The fox body community owes a lot to LMR for developing parts like this. I put the same cupholder console top in my '93 Cobra and I love it...keep up the great work!

[@WhistlinDieselDeletedVideos]

I put it on my 87, works great

[@4eyefox]

Nice piece, need a 4 eye version next. I also vote for the correct stamped outer rocker panels as well.

[@pistonhjr]

Yeah a reinforced/improved armrest hinge area would be great

[@jlem8968]

Don't forget the 79-86 guys, and maybe some stuff for the Capris

[@MrLiquidSniper]

Was thinking the same thing… us four eye guys getting left behind as usual

[@Foxbodyderrick]

Another great product from LMR. Fantastic video

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Good job Landon! This is AWESOME!! You guys really keep the love of restoring these Fox Mustangs alive!!

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks! -Landan

[@brianesquivel6516]

You guys are awesome for making this piece. Appreciate all the hard work that went into this and look forward to ordering one for my 89'.

[@alaindiaz7090]

We all appreciate what you guys do 👏🙏

[@dennismcpeek9630]

Very nice!! Thank you for sharing the out and installation so well!!

[@chrisstephenson8311]

Thanks LMR so much for making this part…you guys have been helping restore fox mustangs I’ve owned since 2005 when I ordered my first part..and will always order from you guys when I need fox parts👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimanastasio192]

Great video. I've r&r'd consoles in Fox Mustangs more times than I can remember. I've done it twice this year so far. Landon hits all of the important points here, including the painting tips. Good stuff. Where would the Fox guys be without LMR?

[@warrenlucier5796]

Product looks great and will keep these cars in good nick.

[@ryanbayne4600]

Got mine from Foxtoberfest and wanted to say thank you guys again! Just painted and installed it this week. Went in easily and looks awesome!

[@JessSimpson1313]

Oh man this is amazing! With interiors getting worse for wear this is one of the greatest announcements ive seen!!!

[@Brockw15]

This just made my day!

[@elliottbutts153]

Awesome. Thank you all so much for making this product. 91-93 Convertible interior rear panels(sail panels) next please lol Mine are complete garbage and I have a pretty nice clean care. Crazy how easily these get trashed.

[@dntlss]

You sure those are called sail panels? you talking about where the speakers go? i do agree with you on the garbage part,the plastic those things were made up cracks real easily,i bought a couple of black ones none the less about 10 years ago from eBay back when they weren't a million dollars like now and when i have people sit in the back i always tell them "dont get too close to those things, dont look at them wrong or talk bad about them,they are very delicate lol

[@BlueOvalTavern]

DANG I wish this was in production when I restored my interior 2 years ago! I had to use JB plastic weld to fill in 8 holes my dad put in the factory console lol

[@alcoyot]

Thank you for keeping this culture alive. You are actually doing a lot more than you know to keep the few remaining bits of American culture going. Cause most everything else is dead.

[@dntlss]

Very well said.

[@Michael-yk2by]

Great Video. Common Sense, Obviously isn’t common anymore.

[@feellnfroggy]

Brew2l gonna be so excited. I smell more vids!

[@cesarrivera5871]

Man that's awesome! 17s inch turbines next? Lol

[@lucindathacker4995]

That’s so cool I also have a black 88 model hatch back with the beige interior

[@PortersGarage]

Ever going to show some love to the 79-86s?

[@MrLiquidSniper]

Yeah need to show us four eye guys some love, we’re getting left behind…

[@dannygotapair]

Awesome!!

[@jcshobbiesandrecreation5873]

Love that you did this in the tan color. You really don't see this all that often and almost no one restores it. One thing I'd like to see LMR address is how to stop the creaking and rattles of the interior pieces. All that plastic makes awful noises every time you hit a bump. I've backed almost every piece of my interior with sound deadener mat and pieces of HD Foam. Made a huge different in everyday comfort.

[@dntlss]

Best thing i have found to combat that is keeping the music up,a cure all for everything,only time i ever turn it down it when i install a new part underneath like exhaust or driveshaft and i wanna make sure its not rubbing or making strange noises, once thats taken care of it goes back up,lol

[@warrenlucier5796]

Soft thin clear plastic washers eliminate squeaks.

[@bmaldonado41]

Looks great thanks for the video. Knowing you have eliminated the cigarette lighter give you the chance of deleting the rear ashtray and installing a USB ports for cellular accessories.

[@dntlss]

Man thats very nice,i turned my porno red interior into black years ago by sourcing everything from ebay back when you could buy all those parts for pennies, i think the glovebox i bought locally but my console has cracked on the mounting bolts so ill have to get one of these some day soon, i also need a dash bad, i wanna do my heater core but i wanna install another dash when i do but they are so scarce,maybe someday you guys will come up with a replacement,thank you for all the things you do.

[@ColeBriden-pl3fr]

Never got any hardware with mine, and didn't come in a box packed that nice lol

[@chrisstephenson8311]

Well I’m gonna have to get one of these too since I have a project roller 1986 T-Top coupe that has no interior and I’m going all black (might as well right) and the car is originally an Oxford white car👍🏻

[@mrbighands]

that is so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Landon !!!!!!! just like you said lol can't believe its finally available to purchase. awesome job painting and installing it. now I want to see Landon do a step by step video removing and installing a heater core on a fox body!! anyone else want to see this, just reply saying me two, me Three, me Four lol thanks for everything you do Landon on the Fox body.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the great feedback! We may do another heater core video in the future, but that was one of the first videos we released back when the channel was just getting started. Link below. -Landan Heater core video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKXJlJiwoLV7d5o

[@dntlss]

It might be a old video but if you watch that and you can't still do a heater core might have to take it to a shop,lol,its a great video, speaking of heater cores,a few months ago i scored a OEM heater core in the original box, I'm afraid to install it,could make a mortgage payment if i sold it, ha ha ha@@latemodelrestoration

[@mrbighands]

@@latemodelrestoration I want to see how Landan installs a heater Core...

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@mrbighands One of these days, we may record me installing a heater core. I typically take the long road since I do some cleaning and sprucing up while everything related to the dash is apart. I don't necessarily think of it as "I have to do it in 'x' hours". I just take my time and enjoy the process. -Landan

[@mrbighands]

@@dntlss where did you score that?

[@johnhutchison9782]

Ahh, back when one could replace their stock stereo radio easily with an aftermarket deck. The manufacturers make it impossible now. 😠

[@dntlss]

Besides having 800 dollar monthly payments and how complicated new cars are thats the third complaint i have heard from people that own new cars, the stereo and how they are not replaceable friendly like the old days.

[@easternshorefox5459]

Awesome product LMR. Any idea if there is a full arm rest replacement coming? Mine came with a delete and don't really care for it. Thanks guys, keep up the great work.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment! I'll pass along your mention of the armrests. -Landan

[@dntlss]

I hate those Deletes,some weird guy came up with that idea at Ford back in the day, not sure why, when I'm driving my arm is on that armrest 9 times out of 10,if it wasn't there i would go crazy plus its a nice place to keep your garage door opener or money or whatnots,those consoles are might heavy though and they have a lot of parts that make them, i took the one out of my 91 apart once to paint it or clean it and there were parts everywhere.

[@stevenhanna6973]

Nice y'all needs to start making the skirts for the lightning now

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment. I'll forward your inquiry to our product team. -Landan

[@stevenhanna6973]

@@latemodelrestoration thanks

[@supporteam]

lmao dude awesome, dare you to do the dash

[@latemodelrestoration]

You never know! -Landan

[@travisevans7502]

Need to come out with the whole arm rest door handle not just arm rest pad.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment. I'll pass this along to our product team. -Landan

[@davidcopeland1267]

Would love a nice radio setup for my 91 gt, it is in need of a nice head unit the factory one is getting old and I want to put something nice in that doesn’t look jank

[@ford9050]

Looks good but I think it could be improved with a power port options under radio for single Din radio. You can probably still make something like for OE and your new one.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks for the comment. You can purchase the DCR top panel that has an integrated power point. Link below. -Landan lmr.com/item/LRS-6104490B/mustang-cup-holder-console-panel-black-dcr-87-93

[@ford9050]

@@latemodelrestoration Thanks. I have that center console but I am switching back to factory so I can use my switch panel in the ashtray. I have Marine usb outlets I installed on console and I think ebrake/passengers seat does a better job holding drinks..lol

[@ford9050]

Right but you can make switch panel or power point under single din radio. that would be cool for a lot of people. @@latemodelrestoration

[@Mustang5L5]

This is awesome. At what point will you reproduce the entire interior? :)

[@latemodelrestoration]

Thanks! We're working hard to offer as many parts as we can. -Landan

[@mtnbos]

Can someone please tell us why the mesh wheels haven't been in stock in over a year?????

[@latemodelrestoration]

Hey there, we really apologize for the delay on the Mesh wheels. You may have noticed that the ETA has been bumped over time, and unfortunately, we cannot control when they will arrive. We thank you for your patience. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns. - Jude

[@drdyno]

How about something on that MOMO steering wheel with the cruise buttons attached? I hate my steering wheel and have been wanting to replace it.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Momo steering wheel:lmr.com/item/LRS-351BK/mustang-momo-montecarlo-steering-wheel-black-84-04 Cruise control switch bracket: lmr.com/item/SVE-3518BRKT-K/mustang-sve-cruise-control-switch-bracket-87-89

[@drdyno]

@@latemodelrestoration how about attaching the cruise control to it?

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@drdyno I provided a link to the cruise control switch bracket for an 87-89 car. As of now, there isn't an option for 90-93 cars. -Landan

[@vanessapeterson-schultz7187]

So when are you coming out with console for 79-86?

[@latemodelrestoration]

Currently, there is no time frame available. I'll forward this inquiry to our product team. Thanks. -Landan

[@imakeituptoyou]

Any plans for svo sail panels?

[@latemodelrestoration]

I'll forward your inquiry to the product team. Thanks! -Landan

[@TheChacakan]

Will it work with auto trans

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yes. -Landan

[@hithereperson8137]

I need a dash for a 2006 mustang gt

[@latemodelrestoration]

Check eBay, Facebook marketplace, or call a local salvage yard. -Landan

[@_SloFox_]

The people that want a new lx hatch wing will like this comment

[@babyhuez597]

Made in china?

[@latemodelrestoration]

These are made overseas, but we don't disclose the country of origin. If you're concerned about quality, I can assure you these are top notch. Let me know if you have any questions. -Landan