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frost89434 · 12-01-2002, 08:04 PM

I built this console over the weekend. Not quite done yet. Still have to make a lid for the compartment at the rear. I thought I'd cover it with some kind of material.

bigvinnie · 12-01-2002, 08:05 PM

good job....looks like you could have gone skinnier for more leg room if that was important...

frost89434 · 12-01-2002, 08:11 PM

Actually it's not that bad.

Jwill41 · 12-01-2002, 08:20 PM

That looks great. I have been planning something like that for mine. I am new to carpenter work but I think I can do it.

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2002, 08:41 PM

Looks good. i would cover it with black vynal...but that's how I'll end up doing my seat.
One question...what about getting heat to your feet? You just gonna let it flow around, or you going to put a duct extension and some small vents in the bottom. I could see your stereo overheating if you just let the vent blow hot air up in there.
I always wanted to be able to build stuff like that. I can't even cut a straight line...even with the circular saw.

*racedvl* · 12-01-2002, 08:46 PM

Looking nice.

mooneyes · 12-01-2002, 08:53 PM

where did ya get the cup holders??????

imaindianoutlaw · 12-01-2002, 09:05 PM

Wood from lowes or home depot? still has the bar code on it! Looks Great! Do your self a favor and round the edges off!

I like it!

junkyardjohn · 12-01-2002, 09:08 PM

LOOKS GREAT . CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT.

Gordo · 12-01-2002, 09:16 PM

Looks good! Must see after pics, also need to know where you mounted the speakers!

weasel29gm · 12-01-2002, 09:18 PM

Good work!!!!!!!!

67cst · 12-01-2002, 09:21 PM

cool man, id do the same thing with mine one day but i got one of those lokar floor shifters so i think im hooped

Hooter · 12-01-2002, 10:36 PM

I could imagine that stereo would get real hot with the heater on. What is in the cd pockets? felt? or just wood?

frost89434 · 12-02-2002, 12:35 AM

The cup holders I got out of a capet kit for my other truck. I do plan on rounding off the corners. The speakers are on the side of the console further back bocked in and padded. As far as the heat I am going to run ducts to each side of it and use extra defrost vents that I have. Thanks for the compliments.

Pumkin Truck · 12-02-2002, 12:45 AM

That looks good, you should patient that and sell it, or you can make me one ; )

rusty ol' 69' · 12-02-2002, 04:23 AM

uh did ya mean to say patent?

Church · 12-02-2002, 09:33 AM

That does look pretty sweet!! I like the CD holder. As big as it is you could probably install a 10 disc cd changer into it as well.

wnc mountain · 12-02-2002, 09:59 AM

Just from experience, You should build anything that will have speakers in it out of high density partical board. plywood glue tends to come appart and rattle after a while. looks great though! I need to build something like that for mine just to get the cupholders.

VDOG · 12-02-2002, 08:12 PM

I would not cover it with any material. Dye it, to match your interior or your truck. Im working on instrument clusters out of the same wood thats used in some of the big suv's. Except im dying the wood. Will submit a photo in a few weeks.

Pumkin Truck · 12-02-2002, 10:35 PM

Yes I did rusty ol' 69', yes-I-did .

Iron-Butt · 12-03-2002, 11:11 PM

thats nice work and function.

12-01-2002, 08:04 PM	#1
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	What do ya'll think(console) I built this console over the weekend. Not quite done yet. Still have to make a lid for the compartment at the rear. I thought I'd cover it with some kind of material. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

12-01-2002, 08:05 PM	#2
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	good job....looks like you could have gone skinnier for more leg room if that was important... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

12-01-2002, 08:11 PM	#3
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Actually it's not that bad. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

12-01-2002, 08:20 PM	#4
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	That looks great. I have been planning something like that for mine. I am new to carpenter work but I think I can do it. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

12-01-2002, 08:53 PM	#7
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	where did ya get the cup holders?????? __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

12-01-2002, 08:41 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Looks good. i would cover it with black vynal...but that's how I'll end up doing my seat. One question...what about getting heat to your feet? You just gonna let it flow around, or you going to put a duct extension and some small vents in the bottom. I could see your stereo overheating if you just let the vent blow hot air up in there. I always wanted to be able to build stuff like that. I can't even cut a straight line...even with the circular saw.

12-01-2002, 08:46 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Looking nice.

12-01-2002, 09:05 PM	#8
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Wood from lowes or home depot? still has the bar code on it! Looks Great! Do your self a favor and round the edges off! I like it! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

12-01-2002, 09:08 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	LOOKS GREAT . CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

12-01-2002, 09:16 PM	#10
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Looks good! Must see after pics, also need to know where you mounted the speakers! __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

12-01-2002, 09:18 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Good work!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-01-2002, 09:21 PM	#12
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	cool man, id do the same thing with mine one day but i got one of those lokar floor shifters so i think im hooped __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-01-2002, 10:36 PM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I could imagine that stereo would get real hot with the heater on. What is in the cd pockets? felt? or just wood? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-02-2002, 12:35 AM	#14
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	The cup holders I got out of a capet kit for my other truck. I do plan on rounding off the corners. The speakers are on the side of the console further back bocked in and padded. As far as the heat I am going to run ducts to each side of it and use extra defrost vents that I have. Thanks for the compliments. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

12-02-2002, 12:45 AM	#15
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	That looks good, you should patient that and sell it, or you can make me one ; ) __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1



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12-02-2002, 04:23 AM	#16
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	uh did ya mean to say patent? __________________ project rust attack 1969 Chevrolet LWB w/ 307. I got power steering now woohooooo!!!!!!!

12-02-2002, 09:33 AM	#17
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	That does look pretty sweet!! I like the CD holder. As big as it is you could probably install a 10 disc cd changer into it as well. __________________

12-02-2002, 09:59 AM	#18
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Just from experience, You should build anything that will have speakers in it out of high density partical board. plywood glue tends to come appart and rattle after a while. looks great though! I need to build something like that for mine just to get the cupholders. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

12-02-2002, 08:12 PM	#19
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	I would not cover it with any material. Dye it, to match your interior or your truck. Im working on instrument clusters out of the same wood thats used in some of the big suv's. Except im dying the wood. Will submit a photo in a few weeks.

12-02-2002, 10:35 PM	#20
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	Yes I did rusty ol' 69', yes-I-did . __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

12-03-2002, 11:11 PM	#21
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	thats nice work and function. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

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