Bench seat console
 

Thought I'd share incase anyone is looking for ideas for a one off bench seat console.
I wanted a console for the bench seat in my 72 K20. Rather than buy one from the catalogue, I decided to attempt to make one from a factory center console. I scribed the top of the console to the bench then cut and glued on the back piece from the bottom of the console. I made a floor with 1/4 " pine, then fiber glassed it along with the cup holder area that was also fitted with pine. It's off to the upholstery shop now to get wrapped in vinyl or leather. I'll post another pick when I pick it up. I'm also going to flush mount a couple challenge coins.
Steve

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I have been watching the swap meets for a factory console to do exactly what you are doing. Very curious to see what it looks like sitting on the seat.

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Great idea! Can't wait to see the finished product. With all the consoles that have cracked mounting holes, this may be a good side business for you.

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That is a good idea. Lookin' forward to seeing the finished product.

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I like that! I am probably going to attempt to copy this! Great idea!

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Hmmm. Now I know what to do with the console I have, and no bucket seats. Thanks for posting.

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How are you gonna by to mount to to the seat? Use a middle seat belt? I love the idea

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I think its got enough weight to it because of the wood / fiberglass bottom to stay in place. That is unless you slam on the brakes which happens now and then.. I may attach elastic straps to the bottom and hook them on the seat springs.
I decided to add some inlay walnut to match the instrument cluster and glove box.
A few more coats of poly and it's ready to be wrapped in walrus grain.

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Good idea Steve - I wonder if velcro strips added to the bottom alone would allow enough friction to keep it in place under hard braking....

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I bet you could easilly add some kind of bracket on the bottom to thread the center seat belt through so it will not go anywhere.

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MOLLE straps :)

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Looking good. I have a console squirreled away to do this. I was thinking about having an eyelet underneath front and rear. Attach a bungee cords under the seats front and rear and hook them around to the console. When I wanted to carry three people just detach the bungee and tuck them under the seat out of sight

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this is an awesome idea! great execution too man

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Been thinking about doing this same style console since seeing another member here doing it. I think it's a great idea for something period correct looking.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538089

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So you just take it out when you need room for two passengers?

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Wow, that looks great!
Mine will have a lower profile as I only used the lid.

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Don't know if you need to or not but my seat counsel has a loop on the bottom for a seat belt or tie strap. It looks good!

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So it didn't work out at the upholstery shop, guy said he would use staples! So I took it home, prepped it out, and used the rattle can. I added carpet on the inside and non skid rubber on the bottom. Finished. Heading home to Oregon end of the month so I'll see how it looks and sits on the bench seat.

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It looks so good. Thanks for the idea/motivation.

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Let's see that finished product on the seat!!

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can't wait to see it in the truck, looks great!

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that looks awesome!

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Finally posting a PIC sitting in the truck.
Console top same height as the door panel arm rests.
Nice to have a place for my coffee and some storage too.

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Where did you get that plastic seat cover? Console turned out nice. I was going to do this and had a brain fart and let my console go away for cheap forgetting about this thread.

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Would you be willing to make another one , Im a willing buyer ?