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mtdave2 · 09-15-2009, 01:49 AM

I am in need of a console that sits on the hump of my truck. Requirements are
1 looks period, or period like
2 doesn’t slide around
3 holds a soda can, bottle, or super soda bucket size drink that can be reached w/o bending over to much
4 contains a hidden radio, with speakers on the sides (my truck only has am, I like it, but I also want to hear fm and my ipod, so a stand alone system would be perfect)
5 must be easy to remove

6? Not sure, anyone have more idea?

Just starting to think about this. what have you guys done?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-15-2009, 06:31 AM

I got a console [and bucket seats] out of a mid '80s Jimmy [full size]. The Next Gen console has square holes in front that would hold a beer or coke can. [Instead of slots for cigarette hardpacks.]
The lid is slightly shorter that the '69-'72 version, but has provision fo a keyed lock. It's about the same size as the early one, but I haven't pulled the original one from my '71 Jimmy to check for size, fit, boltholes, etc. The consoles from a mid-'80s or late '70s K/5 should be easier to find at junkyards -- I got my seats and console for about $130 -- and you don't have to worry about ruining some vintage piece if you want to cut speaker holes in the sides. There is enough space inside for a Radio AM/FM-Cassette, Amp, Scanner, CB, gloves, and maybe a box of raisins. JK.
My stuff is Burgundy, my least fave color, but that's why God invented Krylon.

mtdave2 · 09-15-2009, 01:06 PM

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3313489

not really what i want, but cool

R.L. · 09-15-2009, 01:58 PM

If you wont period, try something with a camel mount. The first car I had was a Comet It had a CB mount with a 8 track mounted on the hump just in front of the floor shifter. It was big enough to have a storage compartment fabed under the radio mount. There easy to work with if you can find one like my old one that could be modded enclose the back mount the speakers break some metal and make you're cup holder and storage shelf/space. That was one thing that was available back then. I'm going to google around and see if I can find a example of what I'm talking about.

mtdave2 · 09-15-2009, 02:13 PM

well im not 100% set on a period thing.. its more of a wish i guess.

R.L. · 09-15-2009, 02:25 PM

I can't find what I'm looking for, this thing was tall enough to do what you're looking for but it's not a console and would need some fabbing, ever consider a overhead shelf?

R.L. · 09-15-2009, 02:33 PM

When I get to the interior I'm planing on filling in the factory speaker grill and install two, one on ether side of my dash. I'm thinking on taking a old under dash mount radio removing the face plate and installing a second ashtray, in one I'll have my phone and ipod and in the other I'd like to have a cup holder.
If you did something like this you wouldn't loose as much cab space.

eseaton · 09-15-2009, 10:01 PM

This is the one I built when I had my bench seat in my 67. Nothin fancy just 3/4 plywood for the frame did hold a 12" sub inside. The top was oak with a flip up lid and cup holders.

72BLUZ · 09-15-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mtdave2

I am in need of a console that sits on the hump of my truck. Requirements are
1 looks period, or period like
2 doesn’t slide around
3 holds a soda can, bottle, or super soda bucket size drink that can be reached w/o bending over to much
4 contains a hidden radio, with speakers on the sides (my truck only has am, I like it, but I also want to hear fm and my ipod, so a stand alone system would be perfect)
5 must be easy to remove

6? Not sure, anyone have more idea?

Just starting to think about this. what have you guys done?

thats something i am interested in myself

69lemans · 09-16-2009, 12:22 AM

Probably not exactly what you're looking for,but here is what I did. This is a picture of the unfinished version. I cut out 2 hole in the flat part for cupholders,then covered the whole thing with fiberglass cloth/resin and smoothed it up and painted it black.I wouldn't think speakers on each side of the console would work too good,as you would only here half the sound no matter which side you were sitting on.

mtdave2 · 09-16-2009, 01:14 PM

that will look great once you cover it. i am starting to work on ideas for similar console..hum

69lemans · 09-16-2009, 02:00 PM

Here are some pics of it finished. I didn't cover it,just smoothed it up and painted it satin black. I thought the clock and thermometer had a retro look

Hard Luck · 02-03-2012, 04:44 PM

Why not go up? This is a custom moulded over-mount unit. When removed there is no signs of install or damage.

It holds two 6" 2-way speakers and can easily hold an iPod mount or even hide a radio deck.

09-15-2009, 01:49 AM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	Lets design a console. I am in need of a console that sits on the hump of my truck. Requirements are 1 looks period, or period like 2 doesn’t slide around 3 holds a soda can, bottle, or super soda bucket size drink that can be reached w/o bending over to much 4 contains a hidden radio, with speakers on the sides (my truck only has am, I like it, but I also want to hear fm and my ipod, so a stand alone system would be perfect) 5 must be easy to remove 6? Not sure, anyone have more idea? Just starting to think about this. what have you guys done? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-15-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,171	Re: Lets designee a console. I got a console [and bucket seats] out of a mid '80s Jimmy [full size]. The Next Gen console has square holes in front that would hold a beer or coke can. [Instead of slots for cigarette hardpacks.] The lid is slightly shorter that the '69-'72 version, but has provision fo a keyed lock. It's about the same size as the early one, but I haven't pulled the original one from my '71 Jimmy to check for size, fit, boltholes, etc. The consoles from a mid-'80s or late '70s K/5 should be easier to find at junkyards -- I got my seats and console for about $130 -- and you don't have to worry about ruining some vintage piece if you want to cut speaker holes in the sides. There is enough space inside for a Radio AM/FM-Cassette, Amp, Scanner, CB, gloves, and maybe a box of raisins. JK. My stuff is Burgundy, my least fave color, but that's why God invented Krylon. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 09-15-2009 at 06:34 AM.

09-15-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	Re: Lets designee a console. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3313489 not really what i want, but cool __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 09-15-2009 at 01:09 PM.

09-15-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Lets designee a console. If you wont period, try something with a camel mount. The first car I had was a Comet It had a CB mount with a 8 track mounted on the hump just in front of the floor shifter. It was big enough to have a storage compartment fabed under the radio mount. There easy to work with if you can find one like my old one that could be modded enclose the back mount the speakers break some metal and make you're cup holder and storage shelf/space. That was one thing that was available back then. I'm going to google around and see if I can find a example of what I'm talking about.

09-15-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	Re: Lets designee a console. well im not 100% set on a period thing.. its more of a wish i guess. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-15-2009, 02:25 PM	#6
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Lets designee a console. I can't find what I'm looking for, this thing was tall enough to do what you're looking for but it's not a console and would need some fabbing, ever consider a overhead shelf?

09-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#7
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: Lets designee a console. When I get to the interior I'm planing on filling in the factory speaker grill and install two, one on ether side of my dash. I'm thinking on taking a old under dash mount radio removing the face plate and installing a second ashtray, in one I'll have my phone and ipod and in the other I'd like to have a cup holder. If you did something like this you wouldn't loose as much cab space. Last edited by R.L.; 09-15-2009 at 02:35 PM.

09-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
eseaton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 190	Re: Lets designee a console. This is the one I built when I had my bench seat in my 67. Nothin fancy just 3/4 plywood for the frame did hold a 12" sub inside. The top was oak with a flip up lid and cup holders. __________________ 67 GMC SW 383 stroker/TH350 w/ 4.56 gears - under construction 04 GMC 1/2ton daily 07 GMC Acadia wifes daily

09-16-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Lets design a console. Probably not exactly what you're looking for,but here is what I did. This is a picture of the unfinished version. I cut out 2 hole in the flat part for cupholders,then covered the whole thing with fiberglass cloth/resin and smoothed it up and painted it black.I wouldn't think speakers on each side of the console would work too good,as you would only here half the sound no matter which side you were sitting on. Attached Images

09-16-2009, 01:14 PM	#11
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	Re: Lets design a console. that will look great once you cover it. i am starting to work on ideas for similar console..hum __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-16-2009, 02:00 PM	#12
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Lets design a console. Here are some pics of it finished. I didn't cover it,just smoothed it up and painted it satin black. I thought the clock and thermometer had a retro look Attached Images

02-03-2012, 04:44 PM	#13
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: Lets design a console. Why not go up? This is a custom moulded over-mount unit. When removed there is no signs of install or damage. It holds two 6" 2-way speakers and can easily hold an iPod mount or even hide a radio deck. Attached Images



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