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**Lost81c10** · 03-29-2012, 09:56 PM

Finally received my cup insert to complete my center console for my bench seat. More than anything I built it for comfort in that I needed something to relax my arm on and so that I could lean on during turning. Also an important part of it was to have some cup holders.

cochino12 · 03-29-2012, 09:58 PM

I like that.

jhngardner367 · 03-29-2012, 10:00 PM

Looks pretty cool!

Gordonr1973 · 03-29-2012, 10:13 PM

Very nice!

**Lost81c10** · 03-29-2012, 10:18 PM

thanks guys. i got to say that i did not expect it to come out good when i started but i think it worked out ok for being my first time at trying the upholstering part on something like this.

cochino12 · 03-29-2012, 10:20 PM

Any pictures of the build?

TIM86 · 03-30-2012, 12:34 AM

would love to see some more pics of this please! this would make life a lot easier for me and my drinks!

Smoke_Dog · 03-30-2012, 10:50 AM

Nice dude!!! now U have to start producing them for yo friends and see where it takes U!!!

chronos · 03-30-2012, 12:48 PM

That is sweet looking. Wouls also be interested in some build pics if you have them.
Great idea

**Corts60** · 03-30-2012, 02:51 PM

I see a blue piss-cutter on the passenger seat. Air Force or Coast Guard?

**Lost81c10** · 03-30-2012, 02:53 PM

AF...almost 20 yrs.

bigsj · 03-30-2012, 05:46 PM

I would buy one for sure.

**Corts60** · 03-30-2012, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost81c10

AF...almost 20 yrs.

Thanks for your service. I spent 9 in the CG.

Console looks great btw!

andrewmp6 · 03-31-2012, 07:16 AM

Have you guys looked at http://bthunder.com/gm-truck-product...at-console-p97

motornut · 03-31-2012, 09:03 AM

thats cool, looks like might open?

Smoke_Dog · 03-31-2012, 09:14 AM

I'm USAF 26 yrs/ret 5!!! What base R U at? @ Andremp6, they make those consoles over in Cairo, Ga, (http://www.classicconsoles.com/index.php) . Who sales them to the company U posted and yearone etc.!!! But, Let's let cmrades like Lost81 give them some comp. because that what America's all about!!!

**Lost81c10** · 03-31-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke_Dog

I'm USAF 26 yrs/ret 5!!! What base R U at? @ Andremp6, they make those consoles over in Cairo, Ga, (http://www.classicconsoles.com/index.php) . Who sales them to the company U posted and yearone etc.!!! But, Let's let cmrades like Lost81 give them some comp. because that what America's all about!!!

stationed at Robins AFB Georgia.

ol84 · 03-31-2012, 09:53 AM

Lost81c10....yours looks way better than the manufactured ones.

Thanks to all of you who served or have served our country

**Lost81c10** · 03-31-2012, 12:28 PM

Guys, I thank you and appreciate all the good feedback and inquiries on possibilities of some builds for sale. However, once you see all the pics you might I find it far from something that might fill everyone’s view of good-for-buy. So I will leave that up to you all. The pics show the unit as it stands right now so that all can see if what I consider good enough for me is what others would consider the same. I will say that the unit is not fully finished as I still need to complete the inside compartment and the inside of the lid as seen in the pics. I held back from finishing it as I wanted to think on how I was going to finish it and make it look clean. Remember, this is my first attempt at upholstering something like this. Not a pro by any means, but I think it worked out for the most part and ended up looking better than expected. Most important it met what I initially sat out to accomplish, Armrest and Cup holder, Console. Just didn’t want it looking like $#@!...
Now, as you can see, the bottom of the unit is open and you can see where the staples were placed. I could create a bottom cover for it somehow to hide that however, I didn’t deemed it necessary as this would not show when the console is on the seat. The cut out in the front was for the purpose of being able to get to the latching widget in case it ever needed to be replaced. Not even my small drill would fit in the underside space to be able to attach/screw the latch in place so I had to come all the way from the front with a long bit, hence the access had to be created. I also need to create an insert to cover that. I figured out a way but it was after the fact and a bit late for this one as it had to be done during the sewing process or put the latch in the inside of the compartment. Maybe if I had a small right angle drill the opening would not need to be there at all.
For those asking for pics of the build, unfortunately I don’t have any as I was trying to finish it over the weekend. I might do one just to show pics if folks are still interested…

andrewmp6's recommendation looks good.

1978chevybigten · 06-28-2012, 07:50 PM

hey man if you could post the blue prints on that, it would be very appriciated! id love to build one for my truck!!!!

ShinyC10 · 07-07-2012, 06:40 PM

I really like that!!! im trying to think of a design to go on the floor that fits in between my bench seat and front dash(on that kinda bump in the middle of the floor) any ideas??

'79squared · 03-31-2012, 09:49 PM

Well stop questioning your work. I install carpet for a living and now how hard it is doing corners that look good. Like when I have to wrap through pickets and over the edge of a step. This is nice and I just might have to try this myself. Good work.

ramz · 03-31-2012, 10:04 PM

Nice Job... I would pay for one of those.....

HarleyHauler · 04-03-2012, 04:43 PM

Put me on the list!...

JRANGER · 04-03-2012, 04:54 PM

yeah!! HOw much you want for one?

03-29-2012, 09:56 PM	#1
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	bench seat center console Finally received my cup insert to complete my center console for my bench seat. More than anything I built it for comfort in that I needed something to relax my arm on and so that I could lean on during turning. Also an important part of it was to have some cup holders. Attached Images

03-29-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: bench seat center console I like that. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-29-2012, 10:00 PM	#3
jhngardner367 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Austin, Arkansas Posts: 248	Re: bench seat center console Looks pretty cool! __________________ Always expect the unexpected,....but don't expect the unexpected to be the unexpected you expect ! I'm busier than a one-legged cat,in a sandbox! Veteran..and proud ! I can't fix what ain't broke....you want I should break it?

03-29-2012, 10:13 PM	#4
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: bench seat center console Very nice! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

03-29-2012, 10:18 PM	#5
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: bench seat center console thanks guys. i got to say that i did not expect it to come out good when i started but i think it worked out ok for being my first time at trying the upholstering part on something like this.

03-29-2012, 10:20 PM	#6
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: bench seat center console Any pictures of the build? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-30-2012, 12:34 AM	#7
TIM86 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 158	Re: bench seat center console would love to see some more pics of this please! this would make life a lot easier for me and my drinks!

03-30-2012, 10:50 AM	#8
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: bench seat center console Nice dude!!! now U have to start producing them for yo friends and see where it takes U!!!

03-30-2012, 12:48 PM	#9
chronos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London,ontario,CANADA Posts: 23	Re: bench seat center console That is sweet looking. Wouls also be interested in some build pics if you have them. Great idea

03-30-2012, 02:51 PM	#10
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: bench seat center console I see a blue piss-cutter on the passenger seat. Air Force or Coast Guard? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-30-2012, 02:53 PM	#11
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: bench seat center console AF...almost 20 yrs.

03-30-2012, 05:46 PM	#12
bigsj Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bowie Maryland Posts: 335	Re: bench seat center console I would buy one for sure.

03-31-2012, 07:16 AM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: bench seat center console Have you guys looked at http://bthunder.com/gm-truck-product...at-console-p97

03-31-2012, 09:03 AM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: bench seat center console thats cool, looks like might open? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-31-2012, 09:14 AM	#16
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: bench seat center console I'm USAF 26 yrs/ret 5!!! What base R U at? @ Andremp6, they make those consoles over in Cairo, Ga, (http://www.classicconsoles.com/index.php) . Who sales them to the company U posted and yearone etc.!!! But, Let's let cmrades like Lost81 give them some comp. because that what America's all about!!! Last edited by Smoke_Dog; 03-31-2012 at 09:21 AM.



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03-31-2012, 09:53 AM	#18
ol84 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 190	Re: bench seat center console Lost81c10....yours looks way better than the manufactured ones. Thanks to all of you who served or have served our country __________________ 1984 C10 SWB Custom Frame Blow Through Carb Single Turbo Hope to be on the road by Summer 2018 1967 C10 CST LWB 327/PG Original Running Driving Future Project Last edited by ol84; 03-31-2012 at 09:55 AM. Reason: typo

03-31-2012, 12:28 PM	#19
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: bench seat center console Guys, I thank you and appreciate all the good feedback and inquiries on possibilities of some builds for sale. However, once you see all the pics you might I find it far from something that might fill everyone’s view of good-for-buy. So I will leave that up to you all. The pics show the unit as it stands right now so that all can see if what I consider good enough for me is what others would consider the same. I will say that the unit is not fully finished as I still need to complete the inside compartment and the inside of the lid as seen in the pics. I held back from finishing it as I wanted to think on how I was going to finish it and make it look clean. Remember, this is my first attempt at upholstering something like this. Not a pro by any means, but I think it worked out for the most part and ended up looking better than expected. Most important it met what I initially sat out to accomplish, Armrest and Cup holder, Console. Just didn’t want it looking like $#@!... Now, as you can see, the bottom of the unit is open and you can see where the staples were placed. I could create a bottom cover for it somehow to hide that however, I didn’t deemed it necessary as this would not show when the console is on the seat. The cut out in the front was for the purpose of being able to get to the latching widget in case it ever needed to be replaced. Not even my small drill would fit in the underside space to be able to attach/screw the latch in place so I had to come all the way from the front with a long bit, hence the access had to be created. I also need to create an insert to cover that. I figured out a way but it was after the fact and a bit late for this one as it had to be done during the sewing process or put the latch in the inside of the compartment. Maybe if I had a small right angle drill the opening would not need to be there at all. For those asking for pics of the build, unfortunately I don’t have any as I was trying to finish it over the weekend. I might do one just to show pics if folks are still interested… andrewmp6's recommendation looks good. Attached Images

06-28-2012, 07:50 PM	#20
1978chevybigten Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: dfw Posts: 183	Re: bench seat center console hey man if you could post the blue prints on that, it would be very appriciated! id love to build one for my truck!!!!

07-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#21
ShinyC10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 320	Re: bench seat center console I really like that!!! im trying to think of a design to go on the floor that fits in between my bench seat and front dash(on that kinda bump in the middle of the floor) any ideas??

03-31-2012, 09:49 PM	#22
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: bench seat center console Well stop questioning your work. I install carpet for a living and now how hard it is doing corners that look good. Like when I have to wrap through pickets and over the edge of a step. This is nice and I just might have to try this myself. Good work. __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

03-31-2012, 10:04 PM	#23
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: bench seat center console Nice Job... I would pay for one of those.....

04-03-2012, 04:43 PM	#24
HarleyHauler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 60	Re: bench seat center console Put me on the list!...

04-03-2012, 04:54 PM	#25
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: bench seat center console yeah!! HOw much you want for one? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

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