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04-07-2018, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: gilmer tx
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Shorty Console
I have searched the forum and read most of the posts about consoles but most are seat mounted. I have a bench and there are several really good looking consoles hand built. There is a guy out of Florida that sells a fiberglass base but really don't want to spend a 190.00 for a rough base. Any ideas. Really surprised no one has started making something for these trucks that is turn key. Guess if I wanted to start a new business it would be a good one. LOL TIA
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04-07-2018, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Grand forks,bc
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Re: Shorty Console
Here is a console I made for my bench seat. I know there are a few other people that have done the same. I started with a aftermarket console for a bucket seat 1971 c10. Cut it down to match the bench contour,wrapped it in black vinyl and made aluminum stainless cup holder.
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04-07-2018, 08:04 PM
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Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Shorty Console
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04-07-2018, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Grand forks,bc
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Re: Shorty Console
I started with one of the aftermarket console. I cut the plastic cup holders from the console and made a aluminum plate to mount a couple of stainless cup holders in. If I had to do it over I would buy a used Factory console.
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04-08-2018, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Wasteminster, Maryland
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Re: Shorty Console
the original console that you started with strongly resembles the jc whitney version for the 88-94 C/K series bucket console that came in my 94 K5 Blazer. i'd post a pic but i'm not nearby at the moment. I may have to copy your stainless cup holder design tho cuz the ones in mine are a 2 step share inside pocket part and they don't fit my coffee cup.
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04-08-2018, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Sackets harbor ny
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Re: Shorty Console
I cut 3 inches off the bottom of mine. And put of plywood floor in the bottom.
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