Thanks for all the comments etc. For those of you wondering, the wheels are 16" focus and are for winter use, as per my sig. I have my E1 rims all tucked away in my basement until spring. I think that the focus wheels are a much better solution than buying steel wheels and running hub caps. I bought them brand new with tires for $ 450.00 (350 + 100 shipping) on ebay.
As far as the console goes, I used the bracket from the pre 98 tour. I didn't fabricate one as others have done. All I had to do was cut the existing 2000 bracket. I left the front lower screw holes on the 2000 bezel and now the old (pre98) bracket shares the front two screws with the 2000's. This is tricky to word but hopefully it is understandable. Everything else is gravy.
The 2 screws behind the filler are used and the filler goes in place.
I also used the 2000 center console cover by making brackets out of wood to make it work. you can see them in the picture. One is to make the hinge work and the other is for the male end of the lock.
Thanks for your comments. Keep em coming!
