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Custom Center Console Part 3

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lethal289

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I've made some changes to the original design. So i figured i would start all over. Im pretty happy with this so far. So its a keeper. Today, i started from scratch, so heres the info.


After cutting out two identical sides. I made my marks for assembly. The plan is to wrap these in vinyl to match my interior. By no means do I claim to be a cabinet maker, but I tried my best.

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The pencil marks lay out the glove box. The shifter base in the console, and a future opening for gauges. You can also see that i beveled the bottom edge so the console will sit down, and hug the trans tunnel.

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These pieces will soon make up my glove box.

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It was assembled using regular yellow wood glue, and 18 gauge 1-[sup]3[/sup]/[sub]8[/sub]" brad nails.

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Then clamped tight and the glue was allowed to set.

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The shifter bezel for the console, was tapered to fit, and then I used a table saw to put two 27 degree grooves 1/2 inch wide to accept the vertical panels.

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Im sure a dado blade would have been a lot more efficient, However, i only have the basic power tools.

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I then made a lid for the glove box, and tapered the front three edges.

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Soon i will seal the MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), and begin the upholstery process.​
 
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Great job so far. :toot I like the way it flares towards the front. Can't wait to see the final product.
 
I was thinking Jake, it may be easier to build two of them at a time, rather than you having to go back later and build one for me. Just remember, mine is a stick...
 
"Fast68back" said:
I was thinking Jake, it may be easier to build two of them at a time, rather than you having to go back later and build one for me. Just remember, mine is a stick...
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:yikes Isn't it better to work the kinks out on one, so the second turns out way better?
 
Might as well build 10 or 20......then everyone is happy. lol

That looks like it will finish off real nice.
 
Today i picked up 4 yards of whisper black vinyl. Its possible to do the console with one, i just wanted to have extra on hand. Except for the very feminine dude at the cash register, I was the only guy in the store! :gobp :yikes That did not stop me from making my selections. I used 2 inch high density foam for the padding of the armrest. Then cut out the pieces that will make it up.

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I then sewed them together and pulled them tight around the glove box lid.
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To be continued.​
 
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You need to have the wife snap a picture of you behind the sewing machine.... :gobp

Can I get a cup holder or two in mine?
 
The problem i've found with cup holders, is that you need to push the glove box back towards the back seat. Leaving about 3-4 inchs from the middle seat to the console. Of course im using a hurst shifter, thats not quite in the factory location, and about 10 inchs long. So that cuts down on some of the space...
 
It looks as if you have enough room between the shifter and the armrest. A couple staggered cup holder wouldnt be to hard.

Like this:
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Where did you find that pic? I'd like to see more of it. I've searched extensively for these consoles. And only found the one available through branda, and that "Flash back Mustang"


"Fast68back" said:
It looks as if you have enough room between the shifter and the armrest. A couple staggered cup holder wouldnt be to hard.
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Yea, that one is way longer then mine. Also, see how big the shifter opening is. For my car, its 11 inches. that one looks maybe 4 tops. Im not arguing that its doable. My '03 stang, has 3.5 inches between the back seat and the center console, my 67 will have 8.5. So that 5 inch difference is more then enough for a cup holder.

One other problem. The stock seats tilt forward towards the console. After market ones dont. So the wider, higher, and longer the console, the more it interferes with the seat motion. Believe me when i tell you, this final design, took a lot of thought and planning. If these issues arn't a concern for you, anything is possible.
 
And, he did a great job with it. It looks sharp. IIRC, its longer than stock consoles. i think in that post he mentions that it runs all the way back. He also mentions the cup holders in the post.
 
I see the problem now. He has so much space, because he connected the console to the back seat :wtf Why didnt he just put 4 cup holders in it? One for everyone. :gobp I dont even think somebody in the front would be able to rest their arm on it.





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