Handrail For Center Console

[RidgeRunner]

I have a original equipment welded SS handrail for a 1983 20' Steplift Center Console. It is the one that wraps around the back side of the console and goes up over the windscreen. It attaches to the console with two round flanges per side and one center bolt in the back. Deleted it for a T-top on mine and it has been sitting here taking up space for 10 years.
I don't know what it is worth but I would take $20.00 plus shipping for it. I can get a picture of it for anyone who may be interested.
Thanks,
Vic

[Slightly_Twisted]

Hey Vic can I get a few picsto see if it would fit. I'm looking for a new. I have a 81 center.

THanks

[RidgeRunner]

Here are two pictures Slightly Twisted. I am not sure what model year console it fits other than the 1983. If I need to measure something let me know. 2230

2231

[draglink]

I'll take it if Twisted passes, I'll measure my console when I get home. THANKS!

[Slightly_Twisted]

Thanks Vic

I think I'll have to pass I won't be able to mesure the console until after the Oct 9th and it looks different then the one I have. Draglink it's all yours!

Thanks for the pics
ST

[RidgeRunner]

Sounds good, and may I say that is a very classy move there DragLink. :beer:

[nipper]

Hey Twisted, you gonna be bringing your center console back to Indiana with you?

[draglink]

Sounds good, and may I say that is a very classy move there DragLink. :beer:

Thanks Vic!- Im not gonna try to snake it from somebody if they were first! But hey my console is 28" wide where this would mount. Looks like my original handrail had 3 mounts per side so it was a little different, but I think yours will work. My zipcode is 23072, do you have PayPal? Mike

[RidgeRunner]

I will measure it from flange to flange and get back to you. I am on my way to Lowe's to P/U a couple new measuring tapes. We had two die on us this week. Yes on the Paypal.

[RidgeRunner]

Well, I don't know if it will work. It measures:

29" Flange to Flange For the Forward Mounts (Closest to the wall in pic.)

29 5/16" Flange to Flange For the Rear Mounts.

I could see you tweaking it for 1/8" fit but not 1". Where were you measuring? I think the console tapers from bottom to top. Otherwise, factory could have changed up the console from 1978 to 1983. It is not bent much, if any, put a square on it and it is not out of square by much.

[draglink]

I was measuring from the top. Maybe I could cut 1/2" spacers from starboard for front and bigger ones for the rear if i needed to. My console does have about a 1/2" lip a little lower. I wish I could find a close up pic of how this mounts. I ll do a little search.....

[draglink]

Ok Vic I think it will work, maybe with some mods, but I like it better than the original one mine came with(missing). Just let me know how much to ship up here....23072(zip) THANKS, Mike

[RidgeRunner]

OK, First thing Monday a.m. I will look into shipping.
Thanks

[draglink]

Sounds good- I filled all the holes in the console this weekend

[RidgeRunner]

Freight,

Well

Ummmmmmmm? Quoted By UPS FOB 23072


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One Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars
I said I didn't have pesos and I wanted to pay with USD.
Apparently
It is one of those large items 26"x30"x36"
Needless to say, Still looking for a rate...

[draglink]

Hahaha! DANG thats crazy!! Ive had engines shipped on a pallet across 2/3 of the country for less than $100! Was that quote UPS? their oversize charges are nuts! Hey I have had large/bulky items shipped cheap and good luck with Greyhound...I dont know if maybe that would be an option..I have a terminal near me in Williamsburg, Va

[RidgeRunner]

I copy that. I haven't tried Fedex but I am not holding my breath. I rarely ship to Virginia but I haven't spent much time on it, we were shorthanded at work. UPS Store wanted $75 to make a custom box. I guess they aren't participating in the Great Recession.
I will make a trip to Wally World to investigate boxes and make a few calls.

[draglink]

Hey no rush and dont stress it at all, if shipping is to high I'll just have to let a more southern V 20 brother try it!-----not giving up, just saying!!

Does it need a box?--maybe just bubble wrap it?

[RidgeRunner]

I got a way to get it to Wytheville, VA but that is still 320 miles from you. Still working

[draglink]

Hmmmmmmmm, when? I may have a good friend going to Radford(weekend of Oct 1st)which is out that way

[RidgeRunner]

In the next week or so.

[draglink]

just let me know if you come up with anything. If someone local to you wants it I'll bow out

[RidgeRunner]

I used the online freight quote, the lowest cost of delivery was not that far off from UPS. Surprised again. Greyhound is next.

[draglink]

Hey Ridge thank you for all the time your putting in! Just let me know..

[RidgeRunner]

Well Draglink, I don't have the answer. I dropped the ball with the Greyhound Bus freight thing. Frank Mole(scream and Fly) was going to New York but not coming anywhere near Lakeland for the pick-up. At this point I would give it to you if we could find it a cheap way up there.

[draglink]

Again, thank you for your effort! if I have someone coming down, or you someone coming up maybe we can get it here, if not no sweat!

[RidgeRunner]

DragLink, What did you ever do for a grabrail? I do have plans to make it as far as Charleston next month.

[draglink]

Hey Ridge, sorry I havent check this in a while. I ended up with a brand new one off of a 19 C-Hawk! My best buddy is a boat dealer for Scout, Yellowfin and C-Hawk and this handrail was never used.....couldnt believe it fit! Boat is covered (NOT FOR LONG I HOPE!!)- I'll snap a couple pics when I uncover! THANKS AGAIN!!

[RidgeRunner]

That is great, glad it worked out.