trying to decide on center console

[_Ogre]

cloth doesn't work well on compound curves, matt works better to get into depressions and around curves
typically even the matt needs to be torn into pieces, tearing gives an uneven edge that blends
while tearing all 4 sides works best i found that cutting with a razor knife into strips and tearing the strips was good enough
the tighter the curve the smaller you want to make the pieces

[idbeast]

Both Ogre and dsraven, Thanks so very much for all this information, please keep providing it. I'm going to attempt the fiberglass in the next week or two...

[idbeast]

Well the fiberglass didn't go as well as I hoped, both Ogre and dsraven make it look so easy! So I did wood and covered it! The console lid isn't screwed down yet so it's sitting up just a little...

[Black_Sheep]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

as you can see, ogre got a little carried away with fiberglass
the console blends with the dash fascia, armrest and subwoofer/amp/battery enclosure
i have a remote built into the armrest for ease of receiver control
in retrospect the window switches should be relocated to a better location

the i went on to build fiberglass kicks, door panels, seat pedestal covers, tonneau cover and finally a radiator cover

The cane holder is a nice touch too

[dsraven]

that looks pretty nice.

[mr48chev]

A lot of local places have ones similar to some of these https://www.amazon.com/Bench-Seat-Co...&node=15735471 I didn't buy one for my truck back when as I was pretty tight for money when I made that wood one after dumping my coffee for the who know's how many times. The good thing about most of these is that they are removable easy enough if you need to ride three in the seat.

[Daze57]

I think it came out very nice --- it will look real good in your project