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WinDancer · 11-20-2007, 01:20 AM

Getting ready to build a floor console for my 69 automatic with a bench seat.
I would like to see some of the work other folks have done.... so I can steal the ideas that I like

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djracer · 11-20-2007, 02:47 PM

here's the one that was in my truck when I bought it!

chevy72blu · 11-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinDancer

Getting ready to build a floor console for my 69 automatic with a bench seat.
I would like to see some of the work other folks have done.... so I can steal the ideas that I like

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x2. Maybe even one with a truck megashifter sittin in it?

WinDancer · 11-20-2007, 10:37 PM

ttt

WinDancer · 11-22-2007, 02:36 PM

Found this via google...
http://www.teamlouish.com/imports.console.html

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2007, 02:39 PM

heres one..

WinDancer · 11-22-2007, 02:43 PM

And another....
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/console.htm

WinDancer · 11-22-2007, 03:07 PM

This one is really detailed... and 10 pages long
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/....asp~TID~62553

WinDancer · 11-22-2007, 03:27 PM

Another..... with a new twist on pantyhose

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http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabr...o-journal.html
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Psycho71 · 11-25-2007, 01:03 AM

Great thread, with some good info. I'm getting ready to build one for my '71 too, and got some good tips & ideas from the articles posted. Thanks guys!

BTW, mine will have a Hammer shifter in it. I chose it over the Megashifter due to it having a shorter arm, and I'm wanting (I think) the console to be taller than most I've seen in the shifter area. It will also have gobs of switches, storage, drink holders, comfort controls, window controls, & mids. It will blend in to the built-in speaker box in the back, and dash in the front. And who knows, it may even get an LCD screen before all is said and done.

I'm gettin' ready to pull my truck in the shop and tear it completely apart (almost anyway). The "big build" will soon be underway. And this will be a major portion of the project. Along with many, many other items to be addressed both inside and out. It'll all give me something to do this winter, and early spring. I plan on documenting this build well, and will start a build thread as it gets underway.

Jay

WinDancer · 11-26-2007, 03:29 PM

One thing that has been in the back of my mind the last year is what to do with the heater output. I have owned vehicles with the heater blowing on the foot area, and they all cook your feet while your back is creating goose bumps.

Where have you re-routed the heater output? If you hold your hand right at the discharge it is VERY hot- don't know that I want all that heat running through the console year after year since it will be built from MDF.

I know some of you have addressed this already- whay did you do and are you happy with the decision after using it for a while? I don't want to build one and then another to fix the problems from the first one

Gray Ghost · 11-26-2007, 07:22 PM

I am watching this thread with great interest. I built a plywood console for the 70 but will be doing an exotic wood version for the 67 with all sorts of toys in it.

WinDancer · 11-28-2007, 12:31 AM

Got a pic, Kelly?

Gray Ghost · 11-28-2007, 07:34 AM

Here's a few...sorry for the delay, had to find them again.

kyull67 · 11-28-2007, 12:32 PM

Here's one I did. Never got to finish it, but you get the idea.

WinDancer · 11-28-2007, 02:02 PM

Cool stuff, guys!
Kelly, nice looking wood and I love the trim

kyull67, what did you use and how did you get that smooth curve in the top surface?

killer71 · 11-28-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

heres one..

does anyone know who this belongs to or have any other information on where this picture came from???

TravisH · 11-28-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by killer71

does anyone know who this belongs to or have any other information on where this picture came from???

It was from a magazine feature, had a lot of pics. Don't have a link for you though sorry

I think his headers needed some jet hot though

WinDancer · 11-29-2007, 07:16 PM

Found another...
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/console.htm

Slammed70 · 11-30-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TravisH

It was from a magazine feature, had a lot of pics. Don't have a link for you though sorry

I think his headers needed some jet hot though

Headers look fine to me

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...uck/index.html

Slammed70 · 11-30-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed70

Headers look fine to me

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...uck/index.html

Lol, the link says f*uck in it

kyull67 · 11-30-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WinDancer

Cool stuff, guys!
Kelly, nice looking wood and I love the trim

kyull67, what did you use and how did you get that smooth curve in the top surface?

Here's a little step-by-step.

WyoCustomC10 · 11-30-2007, 02:14 PM

Here is mine, solid mahogany...

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TravisH · 12-01-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed70

Headers look fine to me

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...uck/index.html

hmm, must of been a different truck. I'm getting old

long67 · 12-01-2007, 03:28 AM

wyo, that looks nice. I assume you made the dash pieces also. If so nice job

11-20-2007, 01:20 AM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Custom Console pics, please Getting ready to build a floor console for my 69 automatic with a bench seat. I would like to see some of the work other folks have done.... so I can steal the ideas that I like . . . . . . __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-20-2007, 02:47 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Custom Console pics, please here's the one that was in my truck when I bought it! Attached Images __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-20-2007, 10:37 PM	#4
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please ttt __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-22-2007, 02:36 PM	#5
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please Found this via google... http://www.teamlouish.com/imports.console.html __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-22-2007, 02:39 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Custom Console pics, please heres one.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2007, 02:43 PM	#7
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please And another.... http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/console.htm __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-22-2007, 03:07 PM	#8
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please This one is really detailed... and 10 pages long http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/....asp~TID~62553 __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-22-2007, 03:27 PM	#9
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please Another..... with a new twist on pantyhose . http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabr...o-journal.html . __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-25-2007, 01:03 AM	#10
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Custom Console pics, please Great thread, with some good info. I'm getting ready to build one for my '71 too, and got some good tips & ideas from the articles posted. Thanks guys! BTW, mine will have a Hammer shifter in it. I chose it over the Megashifter due to it having a shorter arm, and I'm wanting (I think) the console to be taller than most I've seen in the shifter area. It will also have gobs of switches, storage, drink holders, comfort controls, window controls, & mids. It will blend in to the built-in speaker box in the back, and dash in the front. And who knows, it may even get an LCD screen before all is said and done. I'm gettin' ready to pull my truck in the shop and tear it completely apart (almost anyway). The "big build" will soon be underway. And this will be a major portion of the project. Along with many, many other items to be addressed both inside and out. It'll all give me something to do this winter, and early spring. I plan on documenting this build well, and will start a build thread as it gets underway. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

11-26-2007, 03:29 PM	#11
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please One thing that has been in the back of my mind the last year is what to do with the heater output. I have owned vehicles with the heater blowing on the foot area, and they all cook your feet while your back is creating goose bumps. Where have you re-routed the heater output? If you hold your hand right at the discharge it is VERY hot- don't know that I want all that heat running through the console year after year since it will be built from MDF. I know some of you have addressed this already- whay did you do and are you happy with the decision after using it for a while? I don't want to build one and then another to fix the problems from the first one __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-26-2007, 07:22 PM	#12
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Custom Console pics, please I am watching this thread with great interest. I built a plywood console for the 70 but will be doing an exotic wood version for the 67 with all sorts of toys in it. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-28-2007, 12:31 AM	#13
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please Got a pic, Kelly? __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-28-2007, 07:34 AM	#14
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Custom Console pics, please Here's a few...sorry for the delay, had to find them again. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

11-28-2007, 12:32 PM	#15
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Custom Console pics, please Here's one I did. Never got to finish it, but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

11-28-2007, 02:02 PM	#16
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please Cool stuff, guys! Kelly, nice looking wood and I love the trim kyull67, what did you use and how did you get that smooth curve in the top surface? __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400



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11-29-2007, 07:16 PM	#19
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Custom Console pics, please Found another... http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk3/toyota/console.htm __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

11-30-2007, 02:14 PM	#23
WyoCustomC10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 46	Re: Custom Console pics, please Here is mine, solid mahogany... __________________ 1970 Chevy Custom C/10 Dark Bronze & White, 406 C.I. SBC, Edlebrock Cam, Intake, TH350 Trans with cooler, Headman Headers, 2.5" dual exaust with 28" glass packs, 3:73 gears, Original Oak bed, Pace Edwards Roll Top Toneau Cover, Resounds Bluetooth Radio, Chevy rally wheels, 265/75R15 General AT2's

12-01-2007, 03:28 AM	#25
long67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Yakima,WA. Posts: 150	Re: Custom Console pics, please wyo, that looks nice. I assume you made the dash pieces also. If so nice job __________________ Mark 67 c20 custom camper 55 Olds 2dr hardtop 96 mustang 11 dodge nitro

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