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chevykid1969 · 06-23-2003, 08:46 PM

Here is a pic of what i think i am going to do with the console. I think i am going to cover it in red or black vinyl and maybe do a little design with some foam.(Flames?)

old gearhead · 06-23-2003, 09:19 PM

Maybe some cupholders?? JK It looks a lot more useful than the stock one I've got.

-J

chevykid1969 · 06-23-2003, 09:22 PM

Yeah i am planning on going for some cup holders and maybe a larger opening for other stuff.

cableguy0 · 06-23-2003, 10:04 PM

dont forget about the cooler for the beverages that will be going into the cupholder

lol wouldnt be hard to add a little cooler as well as another storage compartment

Boardrider52 · 06-23-2003, 10:11 PM

is that completely made out of cardboard

chevykid1969 · 06-24-2003, 10:09 AM

Its just the MOCK-UP i am going to make it out of wood and then cover it in vinyl. But for now yes it is made out of cardboard and ducttape

dubie · 06-24-2003, 10:11 AM

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yes it is made out of cardboard and ducttape

Are you sure you aren't Canadian??

XXL · 06-24-2003, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by chevykid1969
Its just the MOCK-UP i am going to make it out of wood and then cover it in vinyl. But for now yes it is made out of cardboard and ducttape

You know... if you apply enough duct tape, you won't really need any plywood!

yellowgmc · 06-24-2003, 10:19 AM

if youi built it right you could probably squeeze a sub inside. be a good use for all that airspace inside too. hard to steal if you don't know it's there!

6T9GMC · 06-24-2003, 12:21 PM

CHEVYKID1969

HEY I MADE A CONSOLE LIKE THAT IN MY OLD 72 AND IT WORKED OUT GOOD. I ALSO HAD THE SHIFTER ON THE FLOOR... THE HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE CONSOLE ENDS UP TO BE A PRETTY GOOD SIZE THOUGHT FOR THE MOVEMENT BACK AND FORTH. I EVEN CUT A RECTANGULAR HOLE IN-BETWEEN THE SEATS AND PUT ANOTHER LEVEL TO MAKE AN ARMREST FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND A LID FLIPPED UP FOR STORAGE. I WISH I HAD SOME PICTURES TO SHOW YOU. IT WAS COOL!

cojnit · 06-24-2003, 12:57 PM

I would mount the sub on the rear facing the Bed. That would allow it to use all of that air space as well as look pretty cool. you could also mount the amp somewhere inside as well. Maybe just use a board to seal off the sub from the rest of the enclosure.

Maybe like this:

dubie · 06-24-2003, 01:57 PM

Personally I would go with something like this. This is a quick sketch I did on MS Paint so it isn't the greatest but you get the idea. Cover it in vinyl and maybe cover around the shifter area in plexi glass that has been tinted and install some lights under there for a cool night effect??

ginter · 06-24-2003, 02:38 PM

I'd definitely add a couple of cup holders and some storage space. Especially with a console that size. Plenty of room.

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:04 PM

i don't know if you've already seen this or not but heres the one i made

cojnit · 06-24-2003, 03:08 PM

Is that made of wood? How do you attach it to the cab?

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:19 PM

ya its made out of wood and right now its just kinda wedged in there

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:21 PM

heres a birds eye view of the flames

stepn67 · 06-24-2003, 03:23 PM

Boardrider - Great console, where'd you get those cup holders

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:24 PM

there pencil holders i found at target

still w.i.p '68 · 06-24-2003, 03:28 PM

Damn boardrider,
2 more and you have an even 6 pack

cojnit · 06-24-2003, 03:31 PM

what is it wrapped with? I am guessing the flames are foam

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:33 PM

ya its wrapped with foam then vinal on top of that and for the flames i just used a harder foam

chevykid1969 · 06-24-2003, 09:04 PM

Cool man that is really cool. I am going to go with an arm rest in the back and some cup holders in front of that. then if i can get enough $ i might put a sub and amp in it.

Thanks guys for all the great in put, i will post pics as soon as i am done.

Thanks again, you guys are great!

nosto · 06-24-2003, 10:40 PM

Very cool looking consoles. I'm gonna hafta borrow some ideas to put into my work in progress.

Somebody said coolers and subs. Next to cupholders, that was my first priority.

This is still gettin' covered, but that flame idea will have to show up on mine, somewhere. Had to take a chunk out of the front 'cause I kept banging my shifter hand on it. Next up is the seat back, fold down thing that has the cup holders on the back side. And, yes, this fits so tight it really doesn't really need any fasteners, but I plan to add a few sheet metal screws at the bottom, for that occasional panic stop....

Reumster · 06-24-2003, 11:35 PM

Very good ideas and designs guys. I'm also thinking of undergoing a nice console project. I'm thinking gauge posd for air ride, and buit in TV for rear seats, and ducted heat to the rear.

06-23-2003, 08:46 PM	#1
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Console Mock-Up Here is a pic of what i think i am going to do with the console. I think i am going to cover it in red or black vinyl and maybe do a little design with some foam.(Flames?) Attached Images

06-23-2003, 10:04 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	dont forget about the cooler for the beverages that will be going into the cupholder lol wouldnt be hard to add a little cooler as well as another storage compartment __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-23-2003, 10:11 PM	#5
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	is that completely made out of cardboard __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 10:19 AM	#9
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	if youi built it right you could probably squeeze a sub inside. be a good use for all that airspace inside too. hard to steal if you don't know it's there! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

06-24-2003, 12:21 PM	#10
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	COOL! CHEVYKID1969 HEY I MADE A CONSOLE LIKE THAT IN MY OLD 72 AND IT WORKED OUT GOOD. I ALSO HAD THE SHIFTER ON THE FLOOR... THE HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE CONSOLE ENDS UP TO BE A PRETTY GOOD SIZE THOUGHT FOR THE MOVEMENT BACK AND FORTH. I EVEN CUT A RECTANGULAR HOLE IN-BETWEEN THE SEATS AND PUT ANOTHER LEVEL TO MAKE AN ARMREST FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AND A LID FLIPPED UP FOR STORAGE. I WISH I HAD SOME PICTURES TO SHOW YOU. IT WAS COOL!

06-23-2003, 09:19 PM	#2
old gearhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 21	Maybe some cupholders?? JK It looks a lot more useful than the stock one I've got. -J

06-23-2003, 09:22 PM	#3
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Yeah i am planning on going for some cup holders and maybe a larger opening for other stuff.

06-24-2003, 10:09 AM	#6
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Its just the MOCK-UP i am going to make it out of wood and then cover it in vinyl. But for now yes it is made out of cardboard and ducttape

06-24-2003, 12:57 PM	#11
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	I would mount the sub on the rear facing the Bed. That would allow it to use all of that air space as well as look pretty cool. you could also mount the amp somewhere inside as well. Maybe just use a board to seal off the sub from the rest of the enclosure. Maybe like this:

06-24-2003, 01:57 PM	#12
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Personally I would go with something like this. This is a quick sketch I did on MS Paint so it isn't the greatest but you get the idea. Cover it in vinyl and maybe cover around the shifter area in plexi glass that has been tinted and install some lights under there for a cool night effect?? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-24-2003, 02:38 PM	#13
ginter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver CO. Posts: 156	I'd definitely add a couple of cup holders and some storage space. Especially with a console that size. Plenty of room.

06-24-2003, 03:04 PM	#14
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	i don't know if you've already seen this or not but heres the one i made Attached Images __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 03:08 PM	#15
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	boardrider Is that made of wood? How do you attach it to the cab?

06-24-2003, 03:19 PM	#16
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	ya its made out of wood and right now its just kinda wedged in there __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 03:21 PM	#17
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	heres a birds eye view of the flames Attached Images __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks



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06-24-2003, 03:23 PM	#18
stepn67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 140	Boardrider - Great console, where'd you get those cup holders

06-24-2003, 03:24 PM	#19
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	there pencil holders i found at target __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 03:28 PM	#20
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	Damn boardrider, 2 more and you have an even 6 pack __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

06-24-2003, 03:31 PM	#21
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	what is it wrapped with? I am guessing the flames are foam

06-24-2003, 03:33 PM	#22
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	ya its wrapped with foam then vinal on top of that and for the flames i just used a harder foam __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 09:04 PM	#23
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Cool man that is really cool. I am going to go with an arm rest in the back and some cup holders in front of that. then if i can get enough $ i might put a sub and amp in it. Thanks guys for all the great in put, i will post pics as soon as i am done. Thanks again, you guys are great!

06-24-2003, 10:40 PM	#24
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Very cool looking consoles. I'm gonna hafta borrow some ideas to put into my work in progress. Somebody said coolers and subs. Next to cupholders, that was my first priority. This is still gettin' covered, but that flame idea will have to show up on mine, somewhere. Had to take a chunk out of the front 'cause I kept banging my shifter hand on it. Next up is the seat back, fold down thing that has the cup holders on the back side. And, yes, this fits so tight it really doesn't really need any fasteners, but I plan to add a few sheet metal screws at the bottom, for that occasional panic stop.... Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

06-24-2003, 11:35 PM	#25
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Very good ideas and designs guys. I'm also thinking of undergoing a nice console project. I'm thinking gauge posd for air ride, and buit in TV for rear seats, and ducted heat to the rear. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

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