Another method is finding the mesh/texture folders in the resource and then making your own folders for the files you want such as Meshes\Armor\MyMod\Cuirass and Textures\Armor\MyMod\Cuirass
then, drop the files you want in those folders. Of course, you'll have to make a new item in the CS pointing it to those new locations, but it'll work that way.
Edit: If you choose that method, don't forget to credit the original author of the resources! Well, you should credit them anyway... but don't forget!