looks like a Exoskeleton for a rock crawler!!! :cheers:

how are you going to finish it Fiberglass??

should be cool

don't forget the cup holders:thumbsup:

It looks great Mike. You got some nice tools to play with and putting them to good use I see. I'm glad you remembered the A/C ,it would have been a pain in the butt to think of it after. Nice work..

MIKE!


WHERE ARE THE CUP HOLDERS???:D


Looks to me like you're having way too much fun!:cheers:

Mike
Looking good!! You could always start a side business designing roll cages for rodents, squirrels and such? Just kidding.

Thanks Blake. I know what you mean about the rock crawler. I was looking at it and thinking I could add a couple axles and a RC motor and I'd have a mini crawler. I was originally planning on using sheet metal, but the more I think about it, I like the idea of using fiberglass and then wrap it all in leather.

Thanks Wayne. Yeah I remembered at the last second. I was actually mocking up the frame, looked over and thought 'oh yeah, the AC'. That would've sucked if I forgot about it.

Don't worry...the cup holders will be there. I'm thinking about getting a couple aluminum ones from Eddie Motor Sports. Just not sure if I need the large ones or if the medium ones will work. And, yes I am having fun building this.

:lol: :lol: Thanks.

Mike,
Very nice work so far on the console...
Try your local marine supply store for cup holders. Most sell aluminum ones that lok good and wont break the bank. No shipping B.S. either. :)

Thanks Eric. I didn't even think of that. I went to one of the local boat places today and they had some nice stainless steel ones. I had them order a couple in and hopefully they will be here tomorrow.

Thats great. Im glad that worked out for you.
You realize we will want pictures of course right?

Got more done on the console today and yesterday. First thing I did was mock it up with some carpet and underlay. Found out that it was too high so I took off about 1/2" more. I also had to make some modifications around the a/c unit. It will be snug now, but once it gets bolted down, it should look good. The other issue I found was regarding the depth of it. I was talking to a friend of mine who manages a electronics store. For the head unit I want to put in, he recommended close to 10" depth. Well I had a bit of ways to go. I got it to about 9 1/2". I was looking at the specs of the Alpine units, they are just under 6 1/2" deep, then wiring. I think I'll be good with it now.

I also spoke to an upholsterer about getting it wrapped in leather. After taking with him, I've decided that overall it will be easier to wrap it in sheet metal first, then leather. As much fun as it would have been trying fiberglass, I think it will be less headaches, now and in the future, with sheet metal.

Here's some pics.

Added to the front section

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000892.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000893.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000895.jpg

I think I might try and move the upper part in a bit to make it on more of angle so I will be able to see the screen better once it's in.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000898.jpg

Got the two pieces connected

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000899.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000900.jpg

I'm going to have the ebrake handle sunk in a bit

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000903.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000904.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000906.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000907.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000910.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000915.jpg

And the most important part.....................................cup holders

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000911.jpg

What do you guys think so far?

I was also looking at the GTO seats. I finally got them hooked up to a good battery and made sure they were all the way down. I find they do sit quite high. Has anyone found a way to get them lower and still keep the power options. Couple things I was thinking to gain some room:

Move the base tight up against the bottom of the seat

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000921.jpg

I'm also thinking about cutting down the foam on the bottom part. Right now there is almost 6 1/2" of foam. I'm sure I could get rid of a bit.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9/P1000919.jpg

Anyone else have any ideas?

Cup holders are absolutely CRITICAL!


EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :thumbsup: :D