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Hotrod70C10 · 08-27-2003, 06:13 PM

I'm wanting a console to fit between my buckets. Most of you have probably seen them, since I have been showing pics of them on practically every thread. lol.... Is anyone using a new style car / truck console? lets see some pics of whatever you have! Thanks

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-27-2003, 06:38 PM

I got one out of an older s-10 but took it out because it was falling apart. It was the right height and looked good though . I will try to get some pic's today.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-27-2003, 06:47 PM

Thank you sir.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-27-2003, 07:44 PM

S-DIME CENTER COUNESEL

Hotrod70C10 · 08-27-2003, 10:11 PM

Thanks! that looks pretty sweet, besides being beat up a little. I'll be going to the local yards to see what I can find. Thanks again.

MandarinSixSeven · 08-27-2003, 10:36 PM

Here's mine, I made it out of scrap wood and old carpet that I had laying around...It cost me nothing except for the cost of the pencil holders that I used as cup holders

It's not professional at all, but it will do for now I guess.

67cst · 08-27-2003, 10:41 PM

benson that is a sweet ass console man, you should mass produce those things

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-27-2003, 10:41 PM

Mandain you got any other pic's on that counsel I like it !!!!!! The s-dime one in hitting the trash!!!!

MandarinSixSeven · 08-27-2003, 10:42 PM

2

MandarinSixSeven · 08-27-2003, 10:44 PM

3

MandarinSixSeven · 08-27-2003, 10:46 PM

4 - last one sorry as you can tell, you can see all the seams, but that was the only way to carpet it without wrinkles with what resources I had

Hotrod70C10 · 08-27-2003, 11:59 PM

man oh man, i did not want to see that! lol.... That was my original idea, to run it up towards the dash. I don't have a clue what to do now....

Hotrod70C10 · 08-28-2003, 12:00 AM

Oh btw, what did you do about the floor heater vent?

Glen · 08-28-2003, 12:05 AM

I made this one for one of my cars.

Hotrod70C10 · 08-28-2003, 12:07 AM

Hey glen, what did you use to make the shape of the top?

*rickspickuppart* · 08-28-2003, 12:08 AM

great job glen ...very tastefull

Glen · 08-28-2003, 12:18 AM

Sorry, I know its not truck related, but I thought it might open up some other ideas.

I made the template out of cardboard and the shape actually resembles the roofline of the car because its a fastback. The sides were cut out of typical MDF board, then I cut a few pieces of 2x2 and ran them from each side to the other which gave me a standing piece. Then on the band saw i started cutting small pieces of mdf and laying them on top. I cut the top pieces very narrow in the curved sections so the console looks preformed slowly but surely making the curve up and over the hump. Then I took 1/2 round and did the same cutting them in small pieces rounding off the edges. I used bondo to blend the curves, after it dried, i got out my big 7" grinder and put a 36 grit pad on it, it quickly shaped the rough corners ripping thru the bondo and any high spots of 1/2 round.

There is actually a french seam that runs along the edges that is not visible in the pics, the console is padded slightly also. The small aluminum bezel in the middle is my air ride digital gauge. You might notice the round console light matches the ac control panel, and being it is a 48 fat fendered car there are no harsh corners on the console. Try to use other shapes in the cab to blend it in and look like its part of the theme and not a last minute idea, like lines in the door panel, dash or seat. The dash and garnish moldings are painted to match the upholstery, PPG single stage urethane with flattener added. the armrests are made of foam, fiberglassed, then bondo'd

Anyone recognize those seats?

*rickspickuppart* · 08-28-2003, 12:21 AM

the stitching on the front seats looks like a 98 truck pattern

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2003, 12:29 AM

That's sweet Glen. I understand you built the console. Who does your stitch work though? Is that you too?

Hotrod70C10 · 08-28-2003, 12:34 AM

You are a very talented man glen. I thought I acomplished something when I carpeted from the top of the firewall and up over the gas tank with one big section of carpet. I think i'm going to take a stab at building my own.
If anyone else has pictures of their setup post them please!
Thanks, Billy

Glen · 08-28-2003, 12:34 AM

No, the "other Glen" does the stitchin. A close friend Glenn Kramer in Glendale Arizona does the upholstery. We have known each other for a while so i was involved in the process. I have some of his work on my site too if you wanna see more.

Rick....those seats are 97 Escort

Hotrod70C10 · 08-28-2003, 12:42 AM

Hey glen, I want to see more pics of your car!

nate68 · 08-28-2003, 12:44 AM

does anyone else notice a plethora of seat belt buckles?

67cst · 08-28-2003, 02:10 AM

i dont think you are going to drive it in the snow are ya benson? who needs a heater in the great white north anyways?

Hotrod70C10 · 08-28-2003, 02:24 AM

Hey 67cst, His heater box is still there...... I was just wondering if he rerouted the vent.

08-27-2003, 06:13 PM	#1
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	ok....lets talk about consoles.... I'm wanting a console to fit between my buckets. Most of you have probably seen them, since I have been showing pics of them on practically every thread. lol.... Is anyone using a new style car / truck console? lets see some pics of whatever you have! Thanks __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-27-2003, 06:38 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I got one out of an older s-10 but took it out because it was falling apart. It was the right height and looked good though . I will try to get some pic's today. __________________ 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..

08-27-2003, 06:47 PM	#3
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thank you sir. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-27-2003, 07:44 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	S-DIME CENTER COUNESEL Attached Images __________________ 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..

08-27-2003, 10:11 PM	#5
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thanks! that looks pretty sweet, besides being beat up a little. I'll be going to the local yards to see what I can find. Thanks again. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-27-2003, 10:36 PM	#6
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Here's mine, I made it out of scrap wood and old carpet that I had laying around...It cost me nothing except for the cost of the pencil holders that I used as cup holders It's not professional at all, but it will do for now I guess. Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-27-2003, 10:41 PM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	benson that is a sweet ass console man, you should mass produce those things __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-27-2003, 10:42 PM	#9
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	2 Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-27-2003, 10:44 PM	#10
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	3 Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-27-2003, 10:46 PM	#11
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	4 - last one sorry as you can tell, you can see all the seams, but that was the only way to carpet it without wrinkles with what resources I had Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

08-27-2003, 11:59 PM	#12
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	man oh man, i did not want to see that! lol.... That was my original idea, to run it up towards the dash. I don't have a clue what to do now.... __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-28-2003, 12:00 AM	#13
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Oh btw, what did you do about the floor heater vent? __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-28-2003, 12:05 AM	#14
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	I made this one for one of my cars.

08-28-2003, 12:07 AM	#15
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Hey glen, what did you use to make the shape of the top? __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-28-2003, 12:08 AM	#16
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	great job glen ...very tastefull



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08-28-2003, 12:18 AM	#17
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Sorry, I know its not truck related, but I thought it might open up some other ideas. I made the template out of cardboard and the shape actually resembles the roofline of the car because its a fastback. The sides were cut out of typical MDF board, then I cut a few pieces of 2x2 and ran them from each side to the other which gave me a standing piece. Then on the band saw i started cutting small pieces of mdf and laying them on top. I cut the top pieces very narrow in the curved sections so the console looks preformed slowly but surely making the curve up and over the hump. Then I took 1/2 round and did the same cutting them in small pieces rounding off the edges. I used bondo to blend the curves, after it dried, i got out my big 7" grinder and put a 36 grit pad on it, it quickly shaped the rough corners ripping thru the bondo and any high spots of 1/2 round. There is actually a french seam that runs along the edges that is not visible in the pics, the console is padded slightly also. The small aluminum bezel in the middle is my air ride digital gauge. You might notice the round console light matches the ac control panel, and being it is a 48 fat fendered car there are no harsh corners on the console. Try to use other shapes in the cab to blend it in and look like its part of the theme and not a last minute idea, like lines in the door panel, dash or seat. The dash and garnish moldings are painted to match the upholstery, PPG single stage urethane with flattener added. the armrests are made of foam, fiberglassed, then bondo'd Anyone recognize those seats? Last edited by Glen; 08-28-2003 at 12:21 AM.

08-28-2003, 12:21 AM	#18
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	the stitching on the front seats looks like a 98 truck pattern

08-28-2003, 12:29 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	That's sweet Glen. I understand you built the console. Who does your stitch work though? Is that you too? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-28-2003, 12:34 AM	#20
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	You are a very talented man glen. I thought I acomplished something when I carpeted from the top of the firewall and up over the gas tank with one big section of carpet. I think i'm going to take a stab at building my own. If anyone else has pictures of their setup post them please! Thanks, Billy __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-28-2003, 12:42 AM	#22
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Hey glen, I want to see more pics of your car! __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

08-28-2003, 12:44 AM	#23
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	does anyone else notice a plethora of seat belt buckles? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-28-2003, 02:10 AM	#24
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	i dont think you are going to drive it in the snow are ya benson? who needs a heater in the great white north anyways? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-28-2003, 02:24 AM	#25
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Hey 67cst, His heater box is still there...... I was just wondering if he rerouted the vent. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

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