New Console for the 69'
 

Guys, thought you'd like to see this, about 40 hours in this, came out better than expected .. 99% done

Cheers
Steve

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psf6yixfmb.jpg

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Steve nice job! It looks Sweet!!

Daaaang! Nice work man.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

update
 

Thanks guys !!

Took apart the Dakota Digital controller and had the frame/bezel powder coated gloss black

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psbyled2yz.jpg

Hey Steve
What's the unit behind the power window switches? And yes....quite like the new console too lol

Thanks Ryan , thats the new marine audio receiver from Rockford Fosgate
VERY nice unit, very compact with all the bells and whistles

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps6o50zzri.jpg

Cheers
Steve

Door panels
 

TMI door panels, tore them apart, remade the cheap insert panels with proper board. The doors will be recovered in black leather and properly stitched.
Had the machine shop make me some aluminum billet inserts, powder coated black and counter-sunk the Ringbrothers washers.

Have some idea on the colour and pattern of the new panels (depending on 'new' car colour)

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psoe26oyfa.jpg

Outstanding! :thumbsup:

That the same unit you had before or a new one ....I like the look of it ...minus the tape

Fosgate
 

No, this is the new one .. LOT better
LOL .. ya, the screens scratch easily

Cheers
Steve

How hard was it to pull that bezel off. I need to do the same thing but will be doing it in flat black to match the dash...

William

CAC controller
 

Will
Not bad at all .. see the 2 set screws at the bottom of each end, remove these completely. Peel the tape off without touching the adhesive side and simply slide the computer portion out of the frame.

I lightly sanded the frame with the scouring pad for adhesion

The fit is VERY tight so mask off everything except the top 'exposed' portion of the frame.

OH !! just saw that build was you ... truly over the top my friend, looks like we are trading some ideas. Ya, the controller sticks out like a sore thumb.
Cant wait to see what you come up with for the rest of the interior


Cheers
Steve

Excellent, I'll try to pull it apart this week and see if i can get it free for coating.

And thanks for the compliments. Interior is fairly simple as I wanted it to appear primarily stock. It will have aftermarket seats, stock rear seat, standard door panels and the DSE dash center. I'm looking at console ideas as I like a console in the car but have nothing for it currently and not huge on the stocker.

Any tips on how you made that one? Looks awesome. I'd probably replace the radio in mine for the holley touch screen display.

Why does this console not surprise me? Very nice!

Console
 

LMAO ... thanks guys ! It's so funny, if you guys could see my 1st attempt at a console 3 years ago I'd be embarrassed.

Will, they have some really nice options out this year ...

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...s/punch-series

What I like about the PMX-2 is it's a full unit, not a remote controller like my last one, so all you have to do is mount some amps in the trunk and your good to go

Will, here is a link to some more pics of the console build, if you want I can provide the detailed measurements for everyone. I test fit the new console last week and its absolutely perfect with the ACC padded carpet.
let me know ...

http://www.camaros.net/forums/56-pro...aro-build.html

Will, my last year's console ... a little more 'conservative', this along the lines of what you had in mind ? Very simple layout

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psudiisudw.jpg

Steve

dash
 

New precision metal craft flush mount Racepak bezel showed up yesterday ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psv7bvx9qh.jpg

Going into a full custom 69' camaro/70 Nova dash ... meaning its similar to a DSE dash without the hump so I can fit this in ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps1cbh1coz.jpg

Dse
 

couldn't help myself ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psoxggx2dl.jpg

New Rubber ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psmbhafcq2.jpg

Thinking you have too much money Steve....theres a certain 70 chevelle just down the Hwy from you that accepts donation and charity lol
Nice choices on the new parts

Ryan .. sold all my bicycles to buy the subframe, and all my dogs for the new wheels ... wife's next to go :D

Steve

perfect then you can adopt me ...."dad" can i borrow the porsche ?

The console looks "Great" Steve I've been wanting to add a console to my 69 also. Got a good deal on a 5th gen console and will put that in soon and see if I like it. Though seeing the one you built has got me thinking!!

BTW I cheated and had Dakota Digital build this custom for my 70 Camaro.
Their shop is just a couple miles from mine so it's pretty handy:lol:
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First one they've done with the black bezel and the carbon fiber insert. It'll match up great with my gauge package from them
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Nice on the precision metalcraft bezel. I wanted to run a nova modified dash/dse insert in mine to run that bezel but seemed like more work than I was willing to put up with at this time. So I surface mounted mine for the time being.

Cant wait to put the IQ3s to use!

This is really great work and I love the idea of having the A/C vents there. I have a noob question. Are you folks taking measurements as you go or are you going from a standard 1969 camaro console width and length then doing the styling/height/accessories you're after?

Console
 

D, no full custom ... what you want to do is mock up your console in your car out of cardboard. It took me a couple of hours for my mock up, and the main measurements you want to pay attention to is the under dash clearance WITH the carpet in (want it tight), and the width has to clear your seats and seat belts.

Steve ... awesome work !!! Love the 70' dash, very impressive work and love the way you were able to match your AC controller with carbon ... sweeeeet !!

Hope this helps
Cheers
Steve

Thank you.

Damn that thing is nice!!! I'm jealous I'm getting ready to build something for my 71 do you have anymore pics of the process? And what push button starter kit is that?

Build
 

Weir .. here are a few pics in this thread

http://www.camaros.net/forums/56-pro...aro-build.html

The integrated button is actually the E-Stopp emergency brake button

and some more ....

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps9mdseybj.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psdphpvud4.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psbttips9a.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psxkyymoa0.jpg

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psohjzciuf.jpg

Great looking work there!

Does the Rockford Fosgate unit have any GPS ability or input that would allow a GPS to mute the music to "speak"?

Pmx-2
 

PMX-2
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...s/punch-series

Punch Marine Compact AM/FM/WB Digital Media Receiver 2.7" Display
The PMX-2 is an AM/FM/WP tuner and compact digital media receiver with a 2.7" full color display.

ISO8846/SAE J1171 Ignition Protection Certified
Pandora Internet Radio
A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth Wireless Streaming
FCC, CE, IC, and C-Tick Certified
Multi Region Radio Frequencies
Low Voltage Warning Alert
AUX and USB Inputs with USB Charging
On Board Punch EQ Control
Independent Subwoofer Level Control
iPod playback with on-screen display
Selectable HP / LP / AP Crossovers with Selectable Slope 12 / 24 dB/Oct
IPX6 Marine Grade
7-Band Graphic EQ
2.7" full color display w/ auto dimming backlightning
AM / FM / WB Tuner
Zone Control: 1 Zone / 1 Source (F/R or Sub)
2 Year Standard Warranty warranty info

Well, yes--but...

Maybe I could use an Ipad as a source. I wonder if the Ipad's GPS would interrupt the music to allow the GPS to speak?

Hmmm.....

Hey Steve, You know I'm liking this console even better than your first one.. although the other one was pretty cool too. On your electric parking brake switch, what did you use? I put one of these in a couple of month's ago and I'm using a DP/DT momentary switch. Nothing fancy, plain actually, i'm liking the looks of the one you used. Since you've got the console finished, do you have an idea of the shipping cost to Arkansas.........? You did build it for me right? LOL
Your car looks great!

E Stopp
 

Thanks !!
I just keep coming up with new ideas and my vision for the new interior should turn out really nice, a little more 'modern luxury' but still with a resto-modish feel that these cars still deserve. I fully admire the work that these guys do when they fit in a modern day Camaro dash/interior but to me the car then loses some of authenticity ... just me.

So, the E-Stopp ... actually mine came with that button from Speedway Motors

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/E-Stop...Kit,65217.html

LOL ! You mean to ship the my 'console' ??? LMAO
Ok, lets add up the hours here ... hmmmmm
As you know I love creating and building this stuff, but the time it takes is unbelievable. I have no problem helping anyone here with sizing and building so if anyone has any questions let me know.

Cheers
Steve

Steve,

Looks fantastic


Marty-MJ

Great looking console Steve! I am kind of interested on how well the Estopp works. I have been looking at them for a couple of years to get rid if the factory pedal.

E Stopp
 

Thanks Marty.. Hope your getting a ride in today !

Chris, yes me too .. I'll make sure to post install pics and notes on the system. Likely looking at September by the time I get to this stage.

Cheers
Steve

Here I thought that button was a replacement start button from the one Dave installed for you.... Definitely a good idea with the e stop

Start Button
 

Ryan, nope .. switching out the cheap plastic one for this
Just have to figure out where I'm going to put it

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psxhwmbfht.jpg

Any pics of this in the Car? Love the look.

Dash
 

Hey there Will
Actually decided to go a different rout, ordered all custom rocker switches from Rocker Switch Pros, what you may like is the cool toggle switches for the Racepak, and how we took the DSE dash and tweaked it for more room and a Nova dash pad

Btw, watching your build process, congrats your so close

Here is the mock up of the new dash ...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps25k1ynlx.jpg


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/i...psycopmdde.jpg