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mySAVIOReigns · 10-14-2006, 12:33 AM

I've seen all the console posts, and the building of them and all that.

But my question is for those of us with a bench seat. Does anyone have a console? I have a little tray thing that has 2 cupholders, but if I make a turn, half the time it slides off into the floorboard. So does anyone know where to get a good one that will work with the bench seat, and how do you make it stay put? That or, I could build my own, then how would I get it to stay put? Thanks

Slonaker · 10-14-2006, 09:28 AM

I have one built from oak plywood. It has a cloth covered padded top for an armrest. Comfortable and functional, but not terribly attractive. It is nicely finished, and the top is covered with fabric that matches the seat so it doesn't look too bad.

It has fabric glued to the bottom to keep it from sliding around on the seat. I have a cloth covered seat, so it never moves around.

I buillt it around an adjustable cupholder I bought at Wal-Mart, so it holds everything from a soda can to a 32 ounce insulated mug.

Slonaker

Mordachai · 10-14-2006, 10:10 AM

I've seen a few different styles with a large 'tab' sticking out the back. this would go inbetween the upper and lower cushions. One that I've seen has holes in the tabs to let you mount it to the seat bottom.

I just glued that non-skid rubber stuff to the bottom of my plastic console thing like you are describing. doesn't move on the vinyl much at all.

magnethead · 10-14-2006, 12:21 PM

in theory, couldn't you also put tabs on it for the center lap belt to hold it? and/or tabs for the buckle end of the seat belts to slide through?

Mordachai · 10-14-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magnethead

in theory, couldn't you also put tabs on it for the center lap belt to hold it? and/or tabs for the buckle end of the seat belts to slide through?

ya, definitly, or even cut two slots in it to pass the belt through

mySAVIOReigns · 10-14-2006, 12:57 PM

I did not think of that - the rubbery bottom stuff.

But what I meant was, if it's in the floor - how do you get it to stay there? The tranny hump is curved on the edges, so it slides off. I looked on the consoles people have for bucket seats, but I still can't figure out how it doesn't move around. Thanks

10-14-2006, 12:33 AM	#1
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	A different console question I've seen all the console posts, and the building of them and all that. But my question is for those of us with a bench seat. Does anyone have a console? I have a little tray thing that has 2 cupholders, but if I make a turn, half the time it slides off into the floorboard. So does anyone know where to get a good one that will work with the bench seat, and how do you make it stay put? That or, I could build my own, then how would I get it to stay put? Thanks __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

10-14-2006, 09:28 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: A different console question I have one built from oak plywood. It has a cloth covered padded top for an armrest. Comfortable and functional, but not terribly attractive. It is nicely finished, and the top is covered with fabric that matches the seat so it doesn't look too bad. It has fabric glued to the bottom to keep it from sliding around on the seat. I have a cloth covered seat, so it never moves around. I buillt it around an adjustable cupholder I bought at Wal-Mart, so it holds everything from a soda can to a 32 ounce insulated mug. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

10-14-2006, 10:10 AM	#3
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: A different console question I've seen a few different styles with a large 'tab' sticking out the back. this would go inbetween the upper and lower cushions. One that I've seen has holes in the tabs to let you mount it to the seat bottom. I just glued that non-skid rubber stuff to the bottom of my plastic console thing like you are describing. doesn't move on the vinyl much at all. __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

10-14-2006, 12:21 PM	#4
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: A different console question in theory, couldn't you also put tabs on it for the center lap belt to hold it? and/or tabs for the buckle end of the seat belts to slide through?

10-14-2006, 12:57 PM	#6
mySAVIOReigns Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 111	Re: A different console question I did not think of that - the rubbery bottom stuff. But what I meant was, if it's in the floor - how do you get it to stay there? The tranny hump is curved on the edges, so it slides off. I looked on the consoles people have for bucket seats, but I still can't figure out how it doesn't move around. Thanks __________________ Website Here -Stephen 1985 Chevy Silverado, 1/2 ton

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