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Random Guy · 06-26-2007, 10:28 PM

I am playing around with the idea of making a diamond plate console to house my radio and extra guages. I really do not want to cut my dash and was thinking of something to really set off my cab. Has anyone done something similar and give me some tips I could use? I have a low hump, bench seat, and colum shift so there is plenty of room for the thing. I was also thinking of making some kind of lockable compartment for valubles on it and maybe some coaster slots? Any thoughts?

Longhorn Man · 06-26-2007, 11:06 PM

I've seen polished alluminum diamond plate used as door panels. Looked pretty awsome IMO. I had pics somewhere, but haven't seen them in ages (even when i just looked for them)

Random Guy · 06-26-2007, 11:12 PM

Well I was actually thinking of doing my door panels in diamond plate as well as my glove box and my original three hole gauge panel. I just think it would look awesome.

Longhorn Man · 06-27-2007, 12:00 AM

I would place rubber on the back side to keep it from rattling real bad.

topnos · 06-27-2007, 01:22 PM

You might be able to get some ideas from this website:
http://www.classictruckconsoles.com/index.htm

Random Guy · 06-27-2007, 01:30 PM

Cool thanks topnos

Random Guy · 06-28-2007, 08:45 PM

Ok, I played around with Google Sketchup and this is what I came up with. I havnt put the sides in yet so it is easier to see. The three holes on the top are for gauges and the rectangle in the middle is for a audio system. Obviously the two large holes are for drinks.

**LockDoc** · 06-28-2007, 09:07 PM

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Maybe you could put speakers in the sides if it wouldn't make them too close together. I don't know anything about audio stuff so maybe I'm all wet....

LockDoc

Random Guy · 06-28-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Maybe you could put speakers in the sides if it wouldn't make them too close together. I don't know anything about audio stuff so maybe I'm all wet....

LockDoc

I was thinking of that or piping out my ac thru some louvers since the console could block my underdash vent.

cdowns · 06-28-2007, 09:24 PM

i like your idea but you should rethink gauge placement to somewhere that you'll be able to see them

Random Guy · 06-28-2007, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i like your idea but you should rethink gauge placement to somewhere that you'll be able to see them

Maybe more off an angle on the guage lane? I really want to keep my three hole and dont want a hanger off the dash

Random Guy · 06-29-2007, 12:13 AM

One other thing I thought about with this setup. I could also put an LCD screen for DVD in the space near the cup holders if I wanted to.

brak · 06-29-2007, 06:28 AM

here's what i've been thinking

Random Guy · 06-29-2007, 09:22 AM

That looks really great Brak. Is the top slot for a deck? If so it looks a little shallow, but other than that I love it. Can I steal it from you?

cdowns · 06-29-2007, 10:17 AM

braks brings the gauges more out from under the dash and the angle is alot better for seeing the gauges

cstanley · 06-29-2007, 03:17 PM

sure is big compared to that lit'l ol' man...

"what lit'l ol' man?

THAT lit'l ol' man.

Oh, he belongs to Paul.

He's very clean."

Ackattack · 06-29-2007, 03:31 PM

here is my console....I won't be using it any more, but may give you some ideas

Originally I was going to put at least a trans temp gauge in the panel below the A/C controls but never got to it. Also, the part you can't see between the bucket seats houses a 10" sub and amp. Its kind contoured like the "waterfall" in the corvette 'verts.

PanelDeland · 06-29-2007, 06:31 PM

Random guy,I would also suggest you move the drink holders,maybe closer to the seat for easier reach.Then the extra space could be boxed and used as a lock-up.

brak · 07-05-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Random Guy

That looks really great Brak. Is the top slot for a deck? If so it looks a little shallow, but other than that I love it. Can I steal it from you?

Thanks, it's not to scale, more of a "proof of concept"

feel free to use it, but you better not claim i copied you when i build mine

06-26-2007, 10:28 PM	#1
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Console for radio/gauges I am playing around with the idea of making a diamond plate console to house my radio and extra guages. I really do not want to cut my dash and was thinking of something to really set off my cab. Has anyone done something similar and give me some tips I could use? I have a low hump, bench seat, and colum shift so there is plenty of room for the thing. I was also thinking of making some kind of lockable compartment for valubles on it and maybe some coaster slots? Any thoughts? __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-26-2007, 11:06 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Console for radio/gauges I've seen polished alluminum diamond plate used as door panels. Looked pretty awsome IMO. I had pics somewhere, but haven't seen them in ages (even when i just looked for them)

06-26-2007, 11:12 PM	#3
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: Console for radio/gauges Well I was actually thinking of doing my door panels in diamond plate as well as my glove box and my original three hole gauge panel. I just think it would look awesome. __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-27-2007, 12:00 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Console for radio/gauges I would place rubber on the back side to keep it from rattling real bad.

06-27-2007, 01:22 PM	#5
topnos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	Re: Console for radio/gauges You might be able to get some ideas from this website: http://www.classictruckconsoles.com/index.htm __________________ 70 C-10 350/700R4, 2.5/4 drop to be completed by 12/07

06-27-2007, 01:30 PM	#6
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: Console for radio/gauges Cool thanks topnos __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-28-2007, 08:45 PM	#7
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: Console for radio/gauges Ok, I played around with Google Sketchup and this is what I came up with. I havnt put the sides in yet so it is easier to see. The three holes on the top are for gauges and the rectangle in the middle is for a audio system. Obviously the two large holes are for drinks. Attached Images __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-28-2007, 09:07 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Console for radio/gauges - Maybe you could put speakers in the sides if it wouldn't make them too close together. I don't know anything about audio stuff so maybe I'm all wet.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-28-2007, 09:24 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Console for radio/gauges i like your idea but you should rethink gauge placement to somewhere that you'll be able to see them __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-29-2007, 12:13 AM	#12
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: Console for radio/gauges One other thing I thought about with this setup. I could also put an LCD screen for DVD in the space near the cup holders if I wanted to. __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-29-2007, 06:28 AM	#13
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Console for radio/gauges here's what i've been thinking __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

06-29-2007, 09:22 AM	#14
Random Guy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 119	Re: Console for radio/gauges That looks really great Brak. Is the top slot for a deck? If so it looks a little shallow, but other than that I love it. Can I steal it from you? __________________ CARPE CERVASIUM! 1968 C10 Fleetside LWB Remember Cthulu is watching you! / (@) (@) \

06-29-2007, 10:17 AM	#15
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Console for radio/gauges braks brings the gauges more out from under the dash and the angle is alot better for seeing the gauges __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-29-2007, 03:17 PM	#16
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Console for radio/gauges sure is big compared to that lit'l ol' man... "what lit'l ol' man? THAT lit'l ol' man. Oh, he belongs to Paul. He's very clean." __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

06-29-2007, 03:31 PM	#17
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Console for radio/gauges here is my console....I won't be using it any more, but may give you some ideas Originally I was going to put at least a trans temp gauge in the panel below the A/C controls but never got to it. Also, the part you can't see between the bucket seats houses a 10" sub and amp. Its kind contoured like the "waterfall" in the corvette 'verts. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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06-29-2007, 06:31 PM	#18
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