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68shortwide · 12-16-2014, 03:33 PM

Title pretty much says it all. i know i want a center console, ill probably make one. What are you guys using for center consoles. Post em up! include how you got it, or made it and why you did it! Edit: i'm building one for cupholders, head unit, amps, possible subs, small lockbox at bottom for future handgun storage (Only wanna have to do this once

) and window and lock switches. probably gonna run custom door panels and a radio delete plate/60-63 dash.

1malo68 · 02-10-2015, 11:17 PM

Here's the one I built that's almost finished. The angled plate just under the dash is removable so I can change the layout of my Switch Panel, GPS or anything else I want to put there. If I get tired of it I can just fab up a new plate and change it. I also have 3 terminal blocks with 6 terminals each mounted under the Shifter Cover. One is switched power, one is direct to the battery and the third is for ground. The whole console is 12" wide.

68shortwide · 02-11-2015, 01:08 AM

Wow. I had given up on this thread. Lol. That's awesome. I like it.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-11-2015, 03:38 AM

1malo68, are those "Bootlegger" brake levers?

Molberg · 02-11-2015, 12:20 PM

I made a stretched cloth/resin style. Made a matching speaker panel for behind my seats the same way. Lots of pics on my build thread on page 3. Configuration is limitless with this method. I wanted to use an aftermarket shifter.. and not use the black cover that comes with them. I have cup holders and a set of tweeters up front.

1malo68 · 06-10-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

1malo68, are those "Bootlegger" brake levers?

The ones in the console are 1-1/4" solid roundbar that I made and they are on the ORD NP205 Twin Stick shifters

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-11-2015, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1malo68

The ones in the console are 1-1/4" solid roundbar that I made and they are on the ORD NP205 Twin Stick shifters

Thanks.

Step-Ed · 02-11-2015, 04:34 PM

Wow thats insane

1malo68 · 02-11-2015, 06:41 PM

OrangeSunshine the 2 handles in the console are an ORD twin stick setup for the NP205 Transfer Case. I made them out of some 1-1/4" steel round bar. I wanted pistol grip shifters but nobody made them for 1/2"-13 thread.

Andy4639 · 02-11-2015, 08:13 PM

Mine isn't done yet but it's getting close. I had new carpet installed and so I moved the gear shifter and having a 72 center console refrubished.

68shortwide · 02-11-2015, 09:52 PM

Andy i like the 2tone with red pinstripe. looks a lot better than when you first posted pics awhile back.

Andy4639 · 02-11-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Andy i like the 2tone with red pinstripe. looks a lot better than when you first posted pics awhile back.

Thanks,
Yea it's looking a whole lot better!

RUN GMC · 02-11-2015, 10:29 PM

What primer & paint did you use.......the finish is killer....very nice work........

Andy4639 · 02-11-2015, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RUN GMC

What primer & paint did you use.......the finish is killer....very nice work........

I'm not doing it, a friend off our Truck F/B page is.
UPstate SC GM trucks
Timmy Morris is his name he has a shop behind his house.
I'm hoping I get a call from him later this week to pick it up!
I will find out what paint and clear he used though.

GOPAPA · 02-11-2015, 10:42 PM

Andy ,,they have some to look at in the LMC Catalog ,,for you to think about yours and theirs.. I want to take out my ash tray in my center console and put in a cup holder,, I thought some one on this forum was building them .,, will have to wait until search is back and see ..

Andy4639 · 02-11-2015, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Andy ,,they have some to look at in the LMC Catalog ,,for you to think about yours and theirs.. I want to take out my ash tray in my center console and put in a cup holder,, I thought some one on this forum was building them .,, will have to wait until search is back and see ..

They are.
The guy's name is Frank.

Here is the link and the search is working for me always has.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650980

ole dollor · 02-11-2015, 11:57 PM

I have a cheep home made one for now , hope some day to have bucket seats and console....

RUN GMC · 02-12-2015, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

They are.
The guy's name is Frank.

Here is the link and the search is working for me always has.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650980

Oh Andy one more thing where did you get the stainless or aluminum cup insert for that style of console? I ve seen it somewhere but cant find it or the thread.......thanks...........

68shortwide · 06-08-2015, 10:21 AM

Bump

1malo68 · 06-10-2015, 04:56 PM

Here's the finished product with the Pioneer AVIC 6000 NEX mounted in the console and the kill switch where the old volume knob used to be. The only thing I need to do is put the front cover on the passenger side of the console

Steve Cole · 06-11-2015, 11:35 AM

Not the best pic, but you get the idea. Came from a F-150. Seats from a Dodge Intrepid. I know, it's a grab bag but it is just temporary.

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12-16-2014, 03:33 PM	#1
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Center Console pics Title pretty much says it all. i know i want a center console, ill probably make one. What are you guys using for center consoles. Post em up! include how you got it, or made it and why you did it! Edit: i'm building one for cupholders, head unit, amps, possible subs, small lockbox at bottom for future handgun storage (Only wanna have to do this once ) and window and lock switches. probably gonna run custom door panels and a radio delete plate/60-63 dash. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep Last edited by 68shortwide; 12-16-2014 at 03:47 PM. Reason: Moar Info

02-10-2015, 11:17 PM	#2
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Center Console pics Here's the one I built that's almost finished. The angled plate just under the dash is removable so I can change the layout of my Switch Panel, GPS or anything else I want to put there. If I get tired of it I can just fab up a new plate and change it. I also have 3 terminal blocks with 6 terminals each mounted under the Shifter Cover. One is switched power, one is direct to the battery and the third is for ground. The whole console is 12" wide. Attached Images __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

02-11-2015, 01:08 AM	#3
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Center Console pics Wow. I had given up on this thread. Lol. That's awesome. I like it. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

02-11-2015, 03:38 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,425	Re: Center Console pics 1malo68, are those "Bootlegger" brake levers? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-11-2015, 12:20 PM	#5
Molberg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manitoba Posts: 644	Re: Center Console pics I made a stretched cloth/resin style. Made a matching speaker panel for behind my seats the same way. Lots of pics on my build thread on page 3. Configuration is limitless with this method. I wanted to use an aftermarket shifter.. and not use the black cover that comes with them. I have cup holders and a set of tweeters up front. Attached Images __________________ -Project Nitemare- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607359

02-11-2015, 04:34 PM	#8
Step-Ed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Almere Netherlands Posts: 37	Re: Center Console pics Wow thats insane

02-11-2015, 06:41 PM	#9
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Center Console pics OrangeSunshine the 2 handles in the console are an ORD twin stick setup for the NP205 Transfer Case. I made them out of some 1-1/4" steel round bar. I wanted pistol grip shifters but nobody made them for 1/2"-13 thread. __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

02-11-2015, 08:13 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Center Console pics Mine isn't done yet but it's getting close. I had new carpet installed and so I moved the gear shifter and having a 72 center console refrubished. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-11-2015, 09:52 PM	#11
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Center Console pics Andy i like the 2tone with red pinstripe. looks a lot better than when you first posted pics awhile back. __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

02-11-2015, 10:29 PM	#13
RUN GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: North AL Posts: 363	Re: Center Console pics What primer & paint did you use.......the finish is killer....very nice work........ __________________ http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...baae5d9a7e.jpg

02-11-2015, 10:42 PM	#15
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: Center Console pics Andy ,,they have some to look at in the LMC Catalog ,,for you to think about yours and theirs.. I want to take out my ash tray in my center console and put in a cup holder,, I thought some one on this forum was building them .,, will have to wait until search is back and see .. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-11-2015, 11:57 PM	#17
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Center Console pics I have a cheep home made one for now , hope some day to have bucket seats and console.... Attached Images

06-08-2015, 10:21 AM	#19
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Center Console pics Bump __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

06-10-2015, 04:56 PM	#20
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Center Console pics Here's the finished product with the Pioneer AVIC 6000 NEX mounted in the console and the kill switch where the old volume knob used to be. The only thing I need to do is put the front cover on the passenger side of the console Attached Images __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

06-11-2015, 11:35 AM	#21
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: Center Console pics Not the best pic, but you get the idea. Came from a F-150. Seats from a Dodge Intrepid. I know, it's a grab bag but it is just temporary.



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