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webfoot · 10-19-2011, 09:07 PM

I found this on Amazon. (It is also made in the USA!) Console has 2 good sized compartments under the padded armrest, one will hold a 6-pack of your favorite (non-alcoholic) beverage, the other looks like it would hold CDs. I was thinking of putting my CD player in this.

Before & After:

I think I want to install some adhesive backed velcro to help hold it in place, unless someone has another good suggestion.

yellowGT · 10-19-2011, 09:38 PM

Post a link I would like to get one for my work truck.
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webfoot · 10-19-2011, 09:44 PM

For some reason amazon won't let me link directly to the site. So, go here http://www.amazon.com/ and in the search bar copy & paste (or type) TSI Products 30011 Clutter Catcher Black Bench Seat Console

yellowGT · 10-19-2011, 09:50 PM

Got it thanks
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*stich626* · 10-20-2011, 02:36 AM

nice..

**70cst** · 10-20-2011, 08:17 AM

I agree that is a neat looking console

68gmsee · 10-20-2011, 09:54 AM

Looks good but pricey. I wonder about the stability of drinks in the cupholder.

I have one that goes on the floor hump in front of the seat for storing stuff and for drinks I made my own for easier reach.

webfoot · 10-20-2011, 11:32 AM

Haven't tried any drinks in it yet. No room for a hump console for me. I just spent $250 on parts to replace my rear wheel bearings, so that console was cheap by comparison!

I like your cupholder 68gmsee.

rjsdad · 10-20-2011, 11:40 AM

Very nice!!

webfoot · 10-20-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I have one that goes on the floor hump in front of the seat for storing stuff and for drinks I made my own for easier reach.

Is there supposed to be a panel that goes in front of the heater box to hide the cables? Looks like I can see one in yours. I saw someone mention this the other day. I don't have one.

68 IRON · 10-27-2011, 12:00 AM

Webfoot, how is it held in place? Could you show more....it does look nice in your truck!

JCD · 10-27-2011, 06:24 AM

Why not screw or bolt a tongue of sheet metal to the back of the console..
The metal you could cover with fabric or foam to protect the upholstery, and force it in between where the seat bottom meets the back.. protruding slightly behind the seat.
The pressure would hold it in place and keep it from slipping..
and then you could bend the protruding part up against the seat back so it wouldn't come out..

Just a thought.

J.

webfoot · 10-27-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 IRON

Webfoot, how is it held in place? Could you show more....it does look nice in your truck!

It is currently held in by nothing. Only time it ever moves though is when I am on washboard mountain roads, then it likes to snuggle up against me.

I will say this, it is a little tight if you have a 4-spd and try to put it in reverse.

I like the idea of the sheet metal mounting bracket.

dfwright · 10-28-2011, 05:25 PM

Looks like you could screw a strap to the bottom of it and wrap the strap all the way around the bench seat bottom to tie it down.

10-19-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	My new bench console I found this on Amazon. (It is also made in the USA!) Console has 2 good sized compartments under the padded armrest, one will hold a 6-pack of your favorite (non-alcoholic) beverage, the other looks like it would hold CDs. I was thinking of putting my CD player in this. Before & After: I think I want to install some adhesive backed velcro to help hold it in place, unless someone has another good suggestion. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

10-19-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: My new bench console Post a link I would like to get one for my work truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

10-19-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: My new bench console For some reason amazon won't let me link directly to the site. So, go here http://www.amazon.com/ and in the search bar copy & paste (or type) TSI Products 30011 Clutter Catcher Black Bench Seat Console __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

10-19-2011, 09:50 PM	#4
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	Re: My new bench console Got it thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

10-20-2011, 02:36 AM	#5
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: My new bench console nice..

10-20-2011, 08:17 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My new bench console I agree that is a neat looking console __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-20-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: My new bench console Looks good but pricey. I wonder about the stability of drinks in the cupholder. I have one that goes on the floor hump in front of the seat for storing stuff and for drinks I made my own for easier reach. Attached Images

10-20-2011, 11:32 AM	#8
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: My new bench console Haven't tried any drinks in it yet. No room for a hump console for me. I just spent $250 on parts to replace my rear wheel bearings, so that console was cheap by comparison! I like your cupholder 68gmsee. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

10-20-2011, 11:40 AM	#9
rjsdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Paul, Ore. Posts: 145	Re: My new bench console Very nice!!

10-27-2011, 12:00 AM	#11
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: My new bench console Webfoot, how is it held in place? Could you show more....it does look nice in your truck!

10-27-2011, 06:24 AM	#12
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: My new bench console Why not screw or bolt a tongue of sheet metal to the back of the console.. The metal you could cover with fabric or foam to protect the upholstery, and force it in between where the seat bottom meets the back.. protruding slightly behind the seat. The pressure would hold it in place and keep it from slipping.. and then you could bend the protruding part up against the seat back so it wouldn't come out.. Just a thought. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-28-2011, 05:25 PM	#14
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: My new bench console Looks like you could screw a strap to the bottom of it and wrap the strap all the way around the bench seat bottom to tie it down. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017



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