hi all.
was wondering what year the 240 seat belt clips went away from the center console.
same Q is what year did the center console get the cubby hole/storage bin.
thanks
mike
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25 by 25 sways, HD bils, B&G springs, strut & firewall braces, turbo cam & gear, exaust mods,14psi boost, E-codes, and more

I want to say 86 or 87, my 85 had seatbelt mounts in the console. Dan

Hi Dan,

Though I've never owned one, I want to say 86 as well. The pics in the New Car Features manual show the seat heater switches in a console with a cubby.

While I have the book open, I'll list the other new for 86 things that did get a mention:

Modified oil viscosity range showing upper limit for 5W/30 extended to 20 deg. C.

Altered filter and oil change intervals: 5K miles and 6 mos. for highway driving and 5K miles and 3 mos. for all else.

Recommended API 5W-30 SF

New Maintenance Service Intervals chart

Rectangular headlamps!

Central brake lamp

Ignition switch dependent headlamp switch

Thermostatic seat heaters in both front seats

Changed wiper blade drive shaft angle for high speed performance

Electronic speedometer

Temperature gauge "stablilizer" (quotes are mine)

Control unit for shift indicator (M46)

Asbestos-free clutch linings

Type J OD with longer pistons and teflon ring

New rear axle oil part number

Front springs reduced in length by 1mm.

Plastic wheel caps.

Completely modified front end and rear end body styles

Apron-type rear mouldings

Low side mouldings

New bumpers 5mph - makes wagon slightly longer than sedan

New side mirrors w/ replaceable glass

Noise reducing moulding on door edges

New key system (boyfriend who lose key get no new key)

Above includes central locking for trunk (and tailgate?)

Front door foam seal in panel for improved sound system.

Plastic moisture barrier in doors

Backrests and headrests "improved" for more side support

Seat heaters are switched at console

18 body parts are now zinc coated to improve corrosion protection
(notably absent from the list is rockers, but spare tire wells are included)

I know this isn't the whole list, so it would be interesting to continue it...


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Art Benstein near Baltimore

Drive-In banks were established so most of the cars today could see their real owners. (E. Joseph Cossman)

Hi Art.
our 86 has no cubby, but has dual heated seats with switches in console.
im guessing 87?
good luck
mike
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25 by 25 sways, HD bils, B&G springs, strut & firewall braces, turbo cam & gear, exaust mods,14psi boost, E-codes, and more

Hi Mike,

Maybe they had to use the old ones up, or they took the picture in Europe or something. I never had anything 85-88. Missed out on the whole LH2.2 experience, so I have to learn from books and find out from you all the mistakes they made.

Here's the picture - sure looks like that patterned fabric pad in the cubby to me: 86 new car features


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Art Benstein near Baltimore

By the time a man realises that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.

Hi Art.
a question for the ages.
i do no one thing, the older ones usually black in color are made of a different material that holds up much better, not as brittle and seem like a softer material with no heater switch cutouts.
good luck
mike
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25 by 25 sways, HD bils, B&G springs, strut & firewall braces, turbo cam & gear, exaust mods,14psi boost, E-codes, and more

Hi Mike,

I would agree from my experience with the tan ones. One might think auctions would fetch a higher price for intact tan ones, but I'd buy a black or blue one and, if forced to color coordinate it, use a rattle can. Glad the wind didn't get you - rain's headed our way.
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Art Benstein near Baltimore

A banker is someone who lends you an umbrella when the sun is shining, and who asks for it back when it start to rain.

hi dan.
we got lucky on that storm yes.
i think 87 got the cubby but im not sure. our 86 has the center belt connectors.
regards
mike
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25 by 25 sways, HD bils, B&G springs, strut & firewall braces, turbo cam & gear, exaust mods,14psi boost, E-codes, and more

The 87 sedan I just sold had center console seatbelts. Our 88 245 has the later style with the cubbyhole.

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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 92 244-M47-207K ::: 90 745GL-M47-268K ::: 88 245DL-AW70-230K ::: 88 244 SOLD! 87 244 SOLD! Still looking for a bright red or black 244 with sunroof...

hi rob.
thanks for the info.
good luck
mike

Hi Mike,

The list for 87 is much shorter:

New plastic battery shelf

New 80A alternator beginning 9/1

Rear wiper relay interval changed from 15 to 10 seconds.

M47: Explains M46 was actually an M45 + type J or P OD, and M47 is M45 + fifth gear.

Front U-joint made of rubber.

Tranny crossmember with rubber mounts (to chassis rails)

New power steering gear, Cam Gear TRW (helical teeth on rack and pinion)

Corona wheels for GL have layer of paint now.

Wagon rear seat cushion removeable

New stronger attachments for rear apron splash guards

Only "minor" changes to wiring diagrams

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Art Benstein near Baltimore

Children in the back seats of cars cause accidents, but accidents in the back seats of cars cause children.

Art
You must be a good typer also?
Dan

My 87 wagon has the seatbelt clips together in the center console, thus, no cubby.

OK how about the 88, I know the 91 has the junk box. Dan

OK we are narrowing it down.
N Carolina is getting a taste of it. Dan