Anyone using a Tuffy Console - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Husker · 01-10-2008, 02:16 PM

I picked up a set of original bucket seats for my truck and the console is shot. I was thinking of getting a Tuffy Console, they are a little more durable plus you can mount a stereo and lock it. Anyone with pics would help.
Thanks
Ron

**OleSenna** · 01-11-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm thinking about doing the same thing, if I can afford one (at ~$250 they're kinda pricey). Can't decide whether to go with an 8-inch or 10-inch width.

Here's an example, courtesy of the folks at coloradoK5, of an installation in a chopped-for-rock-crawling 1990 Blazer project vehicle: http://www.coloradok5.com/tuffy.shtml

Anyone installed one in a '69-72?

epsorenson · 01-12-2008, 06:52 AM

yeah i've got one. i like it. bought it off ebay for less than $200, it was in great shape. not sure if they're worth the price tag new but nice to find used if possible.

here is a pic of mine.

here is another thread about tuffy consoles also
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ighlight=tuffy

i think bouncytruck mentioned once that the cd player may skip alot and eject motor burn out when mounted in the console because it's vertical mount. might be a moot point if you're using an ipod but it's worth mentioning.

Husker · 01-12-2008, 05:18 PM

EP what width is that?
I email www.4x4groupbuy.com/ about price on the 12.5" stereo security #017 the price I was quoted was $210 + shipping.
Not too bad, now I just have to save a bit.
Ron

epsorenson · 01-13-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

EP what width is that?

mine is the series II security console (no stereo compartment) and is 12.5" wide

Husker · 01-13-2008, 12:36 PM

Is there still plenty of room between the setas?
Thanks
Ron

epsorenson · 01-13-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

Is there still plenty of room between the setas?
Thanks
Ron

nope...pretty much no room at all. the console fills in the entire space. the armrests from my seats are right up against it when they fold down.

myblazer72 · 01-17-2008, 12:48 PM

I have the series II between Mastercraft Rubicon seats and it fits alot of stuff to include my steering wheel. I take my steering wheel off when I take my kids to the movies. I would weld the seams before installing it, that is the only weak point. Ohh and the price

01-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Anyone using a Tuffy Console I picked up a set of original bucket seats for my truck and the console is shot. I was thinking of getting a Tuffy Console, they are a little more durable plus you can mount a stereo and lock it. Anyone with pics would help. Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-11-2008, 07:16 PM	#2
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: Anyone using a Tuffy Console I'm thinking about doing the same thing, if I can afford one (at ~$250 they're kinda pricey). Can't decide whether to go with an 8-inch or 10-inch width. Here's an example, courtesy of the folks at coloradoK5, of an installation in a chopped-for-rock-crawling 1990 Blazer project vehicle: http://www.coloradok5.com/tuffy.shtml Anyone installed one in a '69-72? __________________ OleSenna Last edited by OleSenna; 01-11-2008 at 07:53 PM.

01-12-2008, 06:52 AM	#3
epsorenson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: placentia, california Posts: 165	Re: Anyone using a Tuffy Console yeah i've got one. i like it. bought it off ebay for less than $200, it was in great shape. not sure if they're worth the price tag new but nice to find used if possible. here is a pic of mine. here is another thread about tuffy consoles also http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ighlight=tuffy i think bouncytruck mentioned once that the cd player may skip alot and eject motor burn out when mounted in the console because it's vertical mount. might be a moot point if you're using an ipod but it's worth mentioning. Attached Images __________________ "Some days you're the bug....Some days you're the windshield" *71 Blazer K5*

01-12-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Anyone using a Tuffy Console EP what width is that? I email www.4x4groupbuy.com/ about price on the 12.5" stereo security #017 the price I was quoted was $210 + shipping. Not too bad, now I just have to save a bit. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-13-2008, 12:36 PM	#6
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Anyone using a Tuffy Console Is there still plenty of room between the setas? Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#8
myblazer72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 11	Re: Anyone using a Tuffy Console I have the series II between Mastercraft Rubicon seats and it fits alot of stuff to include my steering wheel. I take my steering wheel off when I take my kids to the movies. I would weld the seams before installing it, that is the only weak point. Ohh and the price __________________ 72 K5/350/700r/205 6"front/7" rear-15-10 Welds/35s STC Top MasterCraft front seats-Factory Back Lookin for paint



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