[scherp69]

Thanks Eric. Hope the info here helps with yours.


Made some more progress on the console the past couple days. I actually think this is the coolest part of the console.

Picked up a shift boot and billet boot ring. I went with the Lokar kit part # 70-BFMB. This thing is sweet.





Since the ring is so thick, I wanted to try and sink it into the console a bit. I started with some 1/8" flat stock and cut it to the size I wanted



Welded it together



Drilled and tapped the holes into the flat stock



Added some round bar. The way I added this, I left enough room around the ring to fit the leather (if I still go with leather)





Today I added it to the rest of the console











Tested some bottles of water in the console. It is tight, but I can adjust the shifter some to help give me some extra clearance





Next week I'm going to start working on the storage area lid. I've tried using round bar, but have been fighting with all attempts. Once I used the flat stock, I realized that it will make a good base for the lid. I'm going to drill and tap holes for the hinge bolts. I have two parts done, one piece will go on top of the console and the other will be the base for the lid.