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**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 06:23 PM

Well since the other thread is getting so long, I thought I would start another one.

I finally got everything put in the truck and took some photos. I painted it black so it would look sort of what it will look like when I get it covered. I put one pic here to keep so it won't take so long to load. Then I'll put some links to the rest of them.

What do you think so far?

Here's the rest of them. I even threw one of my gauges since I've installed my new steering wheel.

Console 2

Console 3

Console 4

Console 5

Console 6

Console 7

Speaker box 1

Speaker box 2

Gauges

bigblock73 · 11-07-2002, 06:27 PM

Mike, DAMN GOOD LOOKIN CONSOLE!!!!! I am sooo jealous,

couple questions...

1. Did you redo your speaker enclosures? Didn't you have oval cutouts for the seats to clear?

2. Are you going to get a factory radio delete plate now or put in a piece of aluminum or something?

Once again...NICE JOB!!!!

-Jeff

PHOENIX · 11-07-2002, 06:37 PM

Looks good Mike, real good.

What are you going to put in the stock radio spot? MORE GAUGES!!! or switches for the airbags you need to install

Hey I like the center you have for the wheel. I was planning on getting that same center for my carbin fiber wheel. It looks good!

What amp do you have?

EDIT:
Mike what did you do about the frame for those seats? I thought it ran from corner to corner? Just curious.

Are those boxes ported? Or are those some tweets?

Big Paul · 11-07-2002, 06:41 PM

Dats so perty!

low 84 · 11-07-2002, 06:46 PM

wow mike. i knew it would be nice, but that is awsome. it looks perfect. you know how to use any CAD programs so you can draw us up some schematics

PHOENIX · 11-07-2002, 06:47 PM

<------ does CAD drawings. Mike if you send me the info I will do the drawings

Big Paul · 11-07-2002, 06:53 PM

Mike, I know you've been asked alot of questions. But I just noticed something that I didn't see before. Your billet pedals. Where did you get em?

I need a set like that on my truck.

LOHRTBT · 11-07-2002, 06:54 PM

WOW MIKE!! Wonderful work, came out very very nice.....dern you!! making me want buckets even worse!! haaha Cant wait to see it covered in fabric!!

LOOKS KILLER

low 84 · 11-07-2002, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
<------ does CAD drawings. Mike if you send me the info I will do the drawings

i does too, i wish i could get my paws on it to take some measurements. i'd love to do an iso veiw of it

LOHRTBT · 11-07-2002, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
<------ does CAD drawings. Mike if you send me the info I will do the drawings

Would like a copy if you do it.

Thanks!

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 07:06 PM

Well let's see.

Jeff,

yes I changed the speaker box because it didn't give me enough room for my seats like it was. I changed the part where the seats are, sloping it farther back at the top and wider at the bottom. One reason was so I would have enough room for the new 12's. Yes, I'm going to have to get some kind of plate to cover the radio hole. I'll figure out something.

Eddie,

no the box isn't ported, it's tweeters you see. I have two amps, both Pioneer's. The rear is a 4 channel I've had for a long time. I have it bridged to two channels @ 70 watts each. The front amp is a 2 channel @ 50 watts each. The console sits on the frame between the seats. This is what I have it fastened to. Worked out real good. Gave me a good place to fasten everything to. My shifter is mounted on the front edge of the seat frame. Then I had to make a spacer to raise the front part so it would be level. The top of the shifter, where the plastic console that come with the shifter, is supposed to fasten is right up under the console. I screwed the console to the mounting holes on the shifter. Worked out great. Really made it a lot stronger.

I will get some measurements up for you Eddie. Everything would work for anyone, no matter what bucket seats you have except for the console bottom that sits on the frame. This would have to be different so it fits the floor.

It is built in three sections, so I can have access to my amps, which are under it. I had to build the lower part in two sections in order to be able to get it in and out. There is probably a lot of things I've done everyone won't like for their truck. It works for me though.

Thanks for all the compliments.

Mike

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 07:17 PM

Paul,

my pedals are Billet Specialities. I bought them from Summit.

When I take everything out to have it covered, I'll get a lot of measurements and make some hand drawings. I'll email them to you Eddie and Ryan. I would love to see how it looks with CAD.

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 07:19 PM

Oh yeah. Where can I get a extension for my antenna cable? It won't reach my CD player now. Can you buy them at any audio shop?

Mike

87gmc · 11-07-2002, 07:47 PM

yeah any good stereo shop should have them, something they may try to puls we dont sell extension only longers antennas and try to make you buy a whole antenna package, but you dont need that they should sell extensions from 6" to 3'.

c10scotty · 11-07-2002, 07:47 PM

wow swerve!! that is awesome. man i wish i had the skill to do that. i dont want to open up a can of worms here but what would you charge to do a custom job like that for someone?? not that i would have you do it since we live so far apart...just wondering so i can get ideas goin. good job though, that is sweet. what kind of subs are you gettin? hopefully not more xplods??

Razorback_Fan · 11-07-2002, 07:56 PM

Someones been real busy!! Wish my wife would let me spend time on my ride (if I ever get it back from the paint shop) all I hear is honey do this............ very sweet Mike.

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 07:59 PM

What would I charge to build this for someone? Damned if I know.

It is was a major pain in the arse, being as I didn't have anything to go by. I had to figure out everything. Cut, test fit, and cut, and test fit some more. I've tacked it together and took it apart so many times, it's pitiful. Still have a few things I plan on doing. One is routing the ducts for the heat. Another is moving light under the dash, or maybe having two. I also need to add some vents for my amps since they are inclosed under the console.

As far as the subs, what do you mean? The xplods are the new ones.

Something wrong with them? I am a Sony person. Everything I own electronically is Sony, except for my amps. I've always had real good success with their products.

Let's see, I have a 32" Sony TV, Sony CD player, Sony tape player, Sony Receiver, all in the house. Then my CD deck in the truck is Sony. Can you tell I like Sony products?

Mike

79BIG10 · 11-07-2002, 08:19 PM

Damn Mike that is better than I thought it would!!! But then again you're doing it and it always looks good with your imagination. Man I'm still drooling!!!

ocbaud · 11-07-2002, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin

As far as the subs, what do you mean? The xplods are the new ones. Something wrong with them? I am a Sony person. Everything I own electronically is Sony, except for my amps. I've always had real good success with their products.

Let's see, I have a 32" Sony TV, Sony CD player, Sony tape player, Sony Receiver, all in the house. Then my CD deck in the truck is Sony. Can you tell I like Sony products?

Mike

why dont you just put a freakin playstation 2 in your truck since you like sony SO much:p

i like sony's home a/v stuff, but when it comes to car audio, i really dont like it all that much. i have a sony headunit and it hasnt given me any problems, but i really dont like it all that much anymore. and the ratings on their subs are overrated i've heard.

but i like sony too, i have a sony reciever/speakers and a sony dvd player in my room and they are great. but from what i've heard, the sony car stuff isnt the best

70sChevys · 11-07-2002, 08:27 PM

Great job Mike! You shoulda been a carpenter!

Whatcha gonna cover it with?

ocbaud · 11-07-2002, 08:27 PM

oh crap, i forgot, whats your address so i can come steal your pimptastic console

great job on it.

but i hate you now, because i wish i had the time to build one that nice

78SilveradoSWB · 11-07-2002, 08:28 PM

Very Impressive, I must say! I think Norm Abrams from the New Yankee Workshop & This Old House would also agree

79BIG10 · 11-07-2002, 08:31 PM

Kelly- Mike is a carpenter

Swervin- Radio Shack has one of those extensions that you need.

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 08:38 PM

Kelly,

I am a carpenter, as I know you are also. I've checked out your work on your site, and I must say it is real fine work. Good finish carpenters are getting to be a real scarce. We have a ton of so called carpenters around here, but someone who can do work like you do is hard to find. I've only been a carpenter for 32 years. I guess I'll do.

Thanks Brandon. Why didn't I think of Radio Shack?

70sChevys · 11-07-2002, 08:53 PM

I had no idea....it does show in your console...I built one for my huge bench seat...someday I will have buckets in the truck and I might have to come over and take some measurements...

....

What kinda carpentry do you do?

11-07-2002, 06:23 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Console pics, finally. Well since the other thread is getting so long, I thought I would start another one. I finally got everything put in the truck and took some photos. I painted it black so it would look sort of what it will look like when I get it covered. I put one pic here to keep so it won't take so long to load. Then I'll put some links to the rest of them. What do you think so far? Here's the rest of them. I even threw one of my gauges since I've installed my new steering wheel. Console 2 Console 3 Console 4 Console 5 Console 6 Console 7 Speaker box 1 Speaker box 2 Gauges __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-07-2002, 06:37 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Looks good Mike, real good. What are you going to put in the stock radio spot? MORE GAUGES!!! or switches for the airbags you need to install Hey I like the center you have for the wheel. I was planning on getting that same center for my carbin fiber wheel. It looks good! What amp do you have? EDIT: Mike what did you do about the frame for those seats? I thought it ran from corner to corner? Just curious. Are those boxes ported? Or are those some tweets? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 11-07-2002 at 06:41 PM.

11-07-2002, 06:41 PM	#4
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	Dats so perty! __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-07-2002, 06:46 PM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	wow mike. i knew it would be nice, but that is awsome. it looks perfect. you know how to use any CAD programs so you can draw us up some schematics __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-07-2002, 06:47 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	<------ does CAD drawings. Mike if you send me the info I will do the drawings __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-07-2002, 06:27 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mike, DAMN GOOD LOOKIN CONSOLE!!!!! I am sooo jealous, couple questions... 1. Did you redo your speaker enclosures? Didn't you have oval cutouts for the seats to clear? 2. Are you going to get a factory radio delete plate now or put in a piece of aluminum or something? Once again...NICE JOB!!!! -Jeff

11-07-2002, 06:53 PM	#7
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	Mike, I know you've been asked alot of questions. But I just noticed something that I didn't see before. Your billet pedals. Where did you get em? I need a set like that on my truck. __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-07-2002, 06:54 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	WOW MIKE!! Wonderful work, came out very very nice.....dern you!! making me want buckets even worse!! haaha Cant wait to see it covered in fabric!! LOOKS KILLER __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-07-2002, 07:06 PM	#11
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Well let's see. Jeff, yes I changed the speaker box because it didn't give me enough room for my seats like it was. I changed the part where the seats are, sloping it farther back at the top and wider at the bottom. One reason was so I would have enough room for the new 12's. Yes, I'm going to have to get some kind of plate to cover the radio hole. I'll figure out something. Eddie, no the box isn't ported, it's tweeters you see. I have two amps, both Pioneer's. The rear is a 4 channel I've had for a long time. I have it bridged to two channels @ 70 watts each. The front amp is a 2 channel @ 50 watts each. The console sits on the frame between the seats. This is what I have it fastened to. Worked out real good. Gave me a good place to fasten everything to. My shifter is mounted on the front edge of the seat frame. Then I had to make a spacer to raise the front part so it would be level. The top of the shifter, where the plastic console that come with the shifter, is supposed to fasten is right up under the console. I screwed the console to the mounting holes on the shifter. Worked out great. Really made it a lot stronger. I will get some measurements up for you Eddie. Everything would work for anyone, no matter what bucket seats you have except for the console bottom that sits on the frame. This would have to be different so it fits the floor. It is built in three sections, so I can have access to my amps, which are under it. I had to build the lower part in two sections in order to be able to get it in and out. There is probably a lot of things I've done everyone won't like for their truck. It works for me though. Thanks for all the compliments. Mike

11-07-2002, 07:17 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Billet pedals Paul, my pedals are Billet Specialities. I bought them from Summit. When I take everything out to have it covered, I'll get a lot of measurements and make some hand drawings. I'll email them to you Eddie and Ryan. I would love to see how it looks with CAD.

11-07-2002, 07:19 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oh yeah. Where can I get a extension for my antenna cable? It won't reach my CD player now. Can you buy them at any audio shop? Mike __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-07-2002, 07:47 PM	#14
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 253	yeah any good stereo shop should have them, something they may try to puls we dont sell extension only longers antennas and try to make you buy a whole antenna package, but you dont need that they should sell extensions from 6" to 3'. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-07-2002, 07:47 PM	#15
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	wow swerve!! that is awesome. man i wish i had the skill to do that. i dont want to open up a can of worms here but what would you charge to do a custom job like that for someone?? not that i would have you do it since we live so far apart...just wondering so i can get ideas goin. good job though, that is sweet. what kind of subs are you gettin? hopefully not more xplods?? __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

11-07-2002, 07:56 PM	#16
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	Someones been real busy!! Wish my wife would let me spend time on my ride (if I ever get it back from the paint shop) all I hear is honey do this............ very sweet Mike.

11-07-2002, 07:59 PM	#17
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	What would I charge to build this for someone? Damned if I know. It is was a major pain in the arse, being as I didn't have anything to go by. I had to figure out everything. Cut, test fit, and cut, and test fit some more. I've tacked it together and took it apart so many times, it's pitiful. Still have a few things I plan on doing. One is routing the ducts for the heat. Another is moving light under the dash, or maybe having two. I also need to add some vents for my amps since they are inclosed under the console. As far as the subs, what do you mean? The xplods are the new ones. Something wrong with them? I am a Sony person. Everything I own electronically is Sony, except for my amps. I've always had real good success with their products. Let's see, I have a 32" Sony TV, Sony CD player, Sony tape player, Sony Receiver, all in the house. Then my CD deck in the truck is Sony. Can you tell I like Sony products? Mike



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11-07-2002, 08:19 PM	#18
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Drooling!!! Damn Mike that is better than I thought it would!!! But then again you're doing it and it always looks good with your imagination. Man I'm still drooling!!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-07-2002, 08:27 PM	#20
70sChevys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 69	Great job Mike! You shoulda been a carpenter! Whatcha gonna cover it with? __________________ Kelly C. Hanna MMCC & Southern Bowties Club Hanna Woodworks Classic Chevy Country

11-07-2002, 08:27 PM	#21
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	oh crap, i forgot, whats your address so i can come steal your pimptastic console great job on it. but i hate you now, because i wish i had the time to build one that nice

11-07-2002, 08:28 PM	#22
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Very Impressive, I must say! I think Norm Abrams from the New Yankee Workshop & This Old House would also agree

11-07-2002, 08:31 PM	#23
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Kelly- Mike is a carpenter Swervin- Radio Shack has one of those extensions that you need. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

11-07-2002, 08:38 PM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Kelly, I am a carpenter, as I know you are also. I've checked out your work on your site, and I must say it is real fine work. Good finish carpenters are getting to be a real scarce. We have a ton of so called carpenters around here, but someone who can do work like you do is hard to find. I've only been a carpenter for 32 years. I guess I'll do. Thanks Brandon. Why didn't I think of Radio Shack? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-07-2002, 08:53 PM	#25
70sChevys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 69	I had no idea....it does show in your console...I built one for my huge bench seat...someday I will have buckets in the truck and I might have to come over and take some measurements....... What kinda carpentry do you do? Attached Images __________________ Kelly C. Hanna MMCC & Southern Bowties Club Hanna Woodworks Classic Chevy Country

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