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midnite · 12-28-2009, 03:58 AM

looking for ideas for building a center console for my k20. i put buckets in it and it is a 4x4 so the front will be lower to the floor to accomodate the shifter, but i was hoping to mount 1 possibly 2 12" subs in the console as well.... but i deffinatly need something i can use as an armrest...

any thoughts or pics would be appreciated

*78 Chevyrado* · 12-28-2009, 04:51 AM

No help on the console itself, but if you get a pair of 86-91 (I think) suburban bucket seats they have built-in fold down armrests right on the seat itself.

freelancegenius · 12-28-2009, 05:02 AM

Rather utilitarian, but my mantra has always been "It's not a show truck." Gets the job done of filling in between my Eagle buckets, though.

I built it to fit a cheap plastic tool box with the lid and hinges removed.

Mouse's view of the can holders:

In production:

The flat area above / to the right of the shifters is for auxilary switches, etc. I also mounted a secondary fuse box inside for any add-on circuits instead of splicing into the main one. It's accessed by simply removing the toolbox.

midnite · 12-28-2009, 03:40 PM

wow freel thats a good job.. any in progress pics?

midnite · 12-28-2009, 03:56 PM

well i found a set of seats out of a 81 bronco but they dontr have the armrests which is why im wanting to build a consoleso i have the armrest and id like to encorperate the sub box in it as well so the pass seat can go back all the way

i also have to modify the brackets again to move the seats an inch or two towards center.. i sit too close to the door the way it is now

pics were taken after install of seats ignore the mess...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6135100_n.jpg

freelancegenius · 12-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

wow freel thats a good job.. any in progress pics?

Not much other than another angle of the last shot above. I didn't own a digital camera back then, so I don't have alot of build pics.

Aux. fuse box and cross-plate that the toolbox sits on.

midnite · 12-28-2009, 04:24 PM

what kind of truck is this in? i see the chev logo but it kinda looks like a s10....

**old Rusty C10** · 12-28-2009, 04:49 PM

food for thought i had an aftermarket set of seats in my long gone 86 which had a large speaker in the back of the center seat which folded down so that I had an armrest with a large speaker in it.. I dont have any pics of it tho

freelancegenius · 12-28-2009, 04:50 PM

1984 1-ton GMC (mostly!)

thrtsxchambers · 12-28-2009, 10:22 PM

Here is what I have for now. Soon will be switching to buckets and build a full console with subwoofers in it.

ont_guy_38 · 12-29-2009, 08:51 AM

I might give this one a try but not sure.Wish I could build one that would double as a seat for a small child for that odd time when seating for 3 is needed http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/console.htm

hotrod_991 · 12-29-2009, 11:21 AM

^^^that is an awesome looking console makes me kinda want one cause I am going with the same shifter and also have bucket.

midnite · 12-30-2009, 04:13 AM

I was thinking about building one like the link above I just wish the dimensions for the sub box were there as well... Might have to build a console then fit the box to match lol

qu1cks1lver56 · 12-30-2009, 05:17 AM

that console is the best console ive seen in a square body, im probably going to build one since he so nicely included a cut sheet. i just need to find a loaner bench seat frame and some buckets.

*2tons of fun* · 12-30-2009, 05:44 AM

ff

*2tons of fun* · 12-30-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by freelancegenius

Rather utilitarian, but my mantra has always been "It's not a show truck." Gets the job done of filling in between my Eagle buckets, though.

what are the twin shifter knobs for?

79gmcc15 · 12-30-2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thrtsxchambers

Here is what I have for now. Soon will be switching to buckets and build a full console with subwoofers in it.

Ive been thinking about doing something like that. How much does it intrude space with three in, or having the lady sitting next to you?

bobs84 · 12-30-2009, 09:26 AM

heres mine

grinch4om · 12-30-2009, 09:28 AM

mine

ont_guy_38 · 12-30-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bobs84

heres mine

Thats pretty neat looking Bob

midnite · 12-30-2009, 12:48 PM

I'm going to have to modify the bracket I built again for my seats to move them a little farther from the doors for more room, I never thought about using the frame from a bench and mountin my buckets on that, that would be much easier... But it would be a shame to tear apart the bench I have it is still in great shape... Time to go to the scrap yard.... Or buy some angle iron... Hmmm

Prerunner1982 · 12-30-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2tons of fun

what are the twin shifter knobs for?

Typically they are for running a doubler (basically 2 transfer cases)....or to switch the front and rear to low range separately.

midnite · 12-30-2009, 03:41 PM

I have two on my one transfercase, I got rid of the stupid setup that cane with the truck for a t-case shifter because it would gum up and stop working so I now have one shifter for 2wd-4wd and one for hi-n-lo instead of the 4hi-2hi-n-2lo-4lo

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-30-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnite

well i found a set of seats out of a 81 bronco but they dontr have the armrests which is why im wanting to build a consoleso i have the armrest and id like to encorperate the sub box in it as well so the pass seat can go back all the way

i also have to modify the brackets again to move the seats an inch or two towards center.. i sit too close to the door the way it is now

pics were taken after install of seats ignore the mess...

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6135100_n.jpg

What size and brand sub and sub box are you running?

midnite · 12-30-2009, 04:43 PM

It's a box I built for my car a couple years ago, and there is a 10" kenwood in it, I believe the box it 6"at the top8" bottom and 38" long... It only sits behind the passenger seat now

I have a nice bassworks box for behind a truck seat but it doesn't let me put the seat all the way back, with 2 10"jbl subs, so ibhave it wired in to my stereo in the house run by a Sony deck lol,

I have 2 12" pioneer subs that I want to use in my truck

12-28-2009, 03:58 AM	#1
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	lets see some consoles looking for ideas for building a center console for my k20. i put buckets in it and it is a 4x4 so the front will be lower to the floor to accomodate the shifter, but i was hoping to mount 1 possibly 2 12" subs in the console as well.... but i deffinatly need something i can use as an armrest... any thoughts or pics would be appreciated

12-28-2009, 04:51 AM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: lets see some consoles No help on the console itself, but if you get a pair of 86-91 (I think) suburban bucket seats they have built-in fold down armrests right on the seat itself.

12-28-2009, 05:02 AM	#3
freelancegenius Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Central Ohio Posts: 35	Re: lets see some consoles Rather utilitarian, but my mantra has always been "It's not a show truck." Gets the job done of filling in between my Eagle buckets, though. I built it to fit a cheap plastic tool box with the lid and hinges removed. Mouse's view of the can holders: In production: The flat area above / to the right of the shifters is for auxilary switches, etc. I also mounted a secondary fuse box inside for any add-on circuits instead of splicing into the main one. It's accessed by simply removing the toolbox. __________________ 1968 C-10 1984 GMC K3500 6.2 CCSB K20 project (in the early stages)

12-28-2009, 03:40 PM	#4
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles wow freel thats a good job.. any in progress pics?

12-28-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles well i found a set of seats out of a 81 bronco but they dontr have the armrests which is why im wanting to build a consoleso i have the armrest and id like to encorperate the sub box in it as well so the pass seat can go back all the way i also have to modify the brackets again to move the seats an inch or two towards center.. i sit too close to the door the way it is now pics were taken after install of seats ignore the mess... http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._6135100_n.jpg

12-28-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles what kind of truck is this in? i see the chev logo but it kinda looks like a s10....

12-28-2009, 04:49 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: lets see some consoles food for thought i had an aftermarket set of seats in my long gone 86 which had a large speaker in the back of the center seat which folded down so that I had an armrest with a large speaker in it.. I dont have any pics of it tho __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-28-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
freelancegenius Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Central Ohio Posts: 35	Re: lets see some consoles 1984 1-ton GMC (mostly!) __________________ 1968 C-10 1984 GMC K3500 6.2 CCSB K20 project (in the early stages) Last edited by freelancegenius; 12-28-2009 at 04:53 PM.

12-28-2009, 10:22 PM	#10
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: lets see some consoles Here is what I have for now. Soon will be switching to buckets and build a full console with subwoofers in it. Attached Images

12-29-2009, 08:51 AM	#11
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: lets see some consoles I might give this one a try but not sure.Wish I could build one that would double as a seat for a small child for that odd time when seating for 3 is needed http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/interior/console.htm

12-29-2009, 11:21 AM	#12
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: lets see some consoles ^^^that is an awesome looking console makes me kinda want one cause I am going with the same shifter and also have bucket. __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

12-30-2009, 04:13 AM	#13
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles I was thinking about building one like the link above I just wish the dimensions for the sub box were there as well... Might have to build a console then fit the box to match lol

12-30-2009, 05:17 AM	#14
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: lets see some consoles that console is the best console ive seen in a square body, im probably going to build one since he so nicely included a cut sheet. i just need to find a loaner bench seat frame and some buckets.

12-30-2009, 05:44 AM	#15
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: lets see some consoles ff Last edited by 2tons of fun; 12-30-2009 at 05:44 AM.

12-30-2009, 09:26 AM	#18
bobs84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rosemount mn Posts: 45	Re: lets see some consoles heres mine Attached Images



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12-30-2009, 09:28 AM	#19
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: lets see some consoles mine Attached Images

12-30-2009, 12:48 PM	#21
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles I'm going to have to modify the bracket I built again for my seats to move them a little farther from the doors for more room, I never thought about using the frame from a bench and mountin my buckets on that, that would be much easier... But it would be a shame to tear apart the bench I have it is still in great shape... Time to go to the scrap yard.... Or buy some angle iron... Hmmm

12-30-2009, 03:41 PM	#23
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles I have two on my one transfercase, I got rid of the stupid setup that cane with the truck for a t-case shifter because it would gum up and stop working so I now have one shifter for 2wd-4wd and one for hi-n-lo instead of the 4hi-2hi-n-2lo-4lo

12-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#25
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: lets see some consoles It's a box I built for my car a couple years ago, and there is a 10" kenwood in it, I believe the box it 6"at the top8" bottom and 38" long... It only sits behind the passenger seat now I have a nice bassworks box for behind a truck seat but it doesn't let me put the seat all the way back, with 2 10"jbl subs, so ibhave it wired in to my stereo in the house run by a Sony deck lol, I have 2 12" pioneer subs that I want to use in my truck Last edited by midnite; 12-30-2009 at 04:46 PM.

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