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00droptopSS · 02-14-2004, 04:44 PM

I made a new console for my truck that allows me to have a cup holder, see my gauges, and use my a/c controls. I wanted it to have a factory feel to it if at all possible.

I made it out of sheet metal and then used a small amount of filler to smooth and shape it. One of my techs here at work help with the filler work. I attached it to the screws at the a/c controls, but I'm going to have to support it more with a bottom or rear mount.

The cup hold is out of a 03 Jetta and folds up when not used. I still want to be able to carry three people and this will allow it, but the middle person has little leg room. Luckly I won't be sitting in the middle.

I left room in the console for a radio, airbag gauges, or whatever in the future.

Here are some pics. There are more in my link.

00droptopSS · 02-14-2004, 04:45 PM

Front

00droptopSS · 02-14-2004, 04:45 PM

with coffee cup.

angelsairman · 02-14-2004, 04:46 PM

nice idea and it looks great!!

68plus4sub · 02-14-2004, 06:43 PM

Looks Good!! It does kind of have a factory, or era-appopriate look to it. Gives all of us looking for a different way to mount CD players another good idea. Thanks for the pics!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-14-2004, 09:13 PM

Nice work simple and clean....Does the bottom heat vent still come out on the bottom it look's like the counsel is up high enough that it should still function..

Blue Beard · 02-14-2004, 09:37 PM

Looks good..........

billogna · 02-14-2004, 10:34 PM

Great job. I like how you used the original fastener location for no damage to the truck and also the third person has way more room than with my console that comes almost to the front of the bench. I may have to copy your idea.

ChrisK10 · 02-15-2004, 12:31 AM

Very nice, this is something that I may do to my 65. I really didn't want to build one that would take up a whole lot of leg room in the middle if I don't put bucket seats in. Good job!

Broken_down? · 02-15-2004, 01:08 AM

nice!!! how much you charge to make me one without the blue paint??? seriously..

rich

jcueckert13 · 02-15-2004, 01:17 AM

thats sweet. i built somthing like that for my 76 dart so i could install a stereo but got rid of it after six months of the bottom being loose. wonder if that would work with a 4 on the floor

00droptopSS · 02-16-2004, 12:50 AM

Broken_down?

I'm not sure I could make one that would be reasonable. I have roughly 50 hours in design, fabrication, and painting. I don't think it would be cost effective at $450. I may take it to my friends sheet metal shop to see how much he can make them for.

jcueckert13

I think it would work with a floor shift. It could be modified to work either way.

jcueckert13 · 02-16-2004, 01:11 AM

once i finish the sheetmetal glove compartment liner i might build one

Lippyp · 02-16-2004, 02:40 PM

That is very very nice work, I want one, I need one, I must have one!! I have some extra gauges to mount and some switches and warning lights and that would be just perfect, I like the way it looks like it should be there. How about selling (or if your feeling generous and want to foster international relations) passing a set of the plans this way? LOL

02-14-2004, 04:44 PM	#1
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Custom Console I made a new console for my truck that allows me to have a cup holder, see my gauges, and use my a/c controls. I wanted it to have a factory feel to it if at all possible. I made it out of sheet metal and then used a small amount of filler to smooth and shape it. One of my techs here at work help with the filler work. I attached it to the screws at the a/c controls, but I'm going to have to support it more with a bottom or rear mount. The cup hold is out of a 03 Jetta and folds up when not used. I still want to be able to carry three people and this will allow it, but the middle person has little leg room. Luckly I won't be sitting in the middle. I left room in the console for a radio, airbag gauges, or whatever in the future. Here are some pics. There are more in my link. Attached Images __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB Last edited by 00droptopSS; 02-14-2004 at 04:48 PM.

02-14-2004, 04:45 PM	#2
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Front Front Attached Images __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

02-14-2004, 04:45 PM	#3
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	With coffee cup with coffee cup. Attached Images __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

02-14-2004, 04:46 PM	#4
angelsairman Future Owner Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Posts: 151	nice idea and it looks great!! __________________ Its not the end result that counts most...its the journey along the way that's most rewarding My truck doesn't leak, it just marks it's territory

02-14-2004, 06:43 PM	#5
68plus4sub Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 210	Looks Good!! It does kind of have a factory, or era-appopriate look to it. Gives all of us looking for a different way to mount CD players another good idea. Thanks for the pics!! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Suburban ('68 front clip), 2wd, 350/350, factory tilt 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 1997 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Custom 1948 Chevrolet Coupe (project) 1972 Porsche 914

02-14-2004, 09:13 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice work simple and clean....Does the bottom heat vent still come out on the bottom it look's like the counsel is up high enough that it should still function.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-14-2004, 09:37 PM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks good.......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-14-2004, 10:34 PM	#8
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	Great job. I like how you used the original fastener location for no damage to the truck and also the third person has way more room than with my console that comes almost to the front of the bench. I may have to copy your idea. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

02-15-2004, 12:31 AM	#9
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Very nice, this is something that I may do to my 65. I really didn't want to build one that would take up a whole lot of leg room in the middle if I don't put bucket seats in. Good job! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

02-15-2004, 01:17 AM	#11
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	thats sweet. i built somthing like that for my 76 dart so i could install a stereo but got rid of it after six months of the bottom being loose. wonder if that would work with a 4 on the floor __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

02-16-2004, 12:50 AM	#12
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Broken_down? I'm not sure I could make one that would be reasonable. I have roughly 50 hours in design, fabrication, and painting. I don't think it would be cost effective at $450. I may take it to my friends sheet metal shop to see how much he can make them for. jcueckert13 I think it would work with a floor shift. It could be modified to work either way. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

02-16-2004, 01:11 AM	#13
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	once i finish the sheetmetal glove compartment liner i might build one __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

02-16-2004, 02:40 PM	#14
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	That is very very nice work, I want one, I need one, I must have one!! I have some extra gauges to mount and some switches and warning lights and that would be just perfect, I like the way it looks like it should be there. How about selling (or if your feeling generous and want to foster international relations) passing a set of the plans this way? LOL __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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