Custom console attempt. What do you guys think so far?

[scherp69]

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.

Here's some pics. Let me know what you think.

Added to the front





The only thing I might try and change is to shorten the top part to put it on more of an angle so I will be able to see the screen better.



I then connected the two pieces together









Oh and..............................cup holders



For those that were wondering about the weight. I think in the end, this will be lighter than going with mdf. So far I'm only at 8.3lbs for the skeleton.





What do you guys think?? I'll be out in the shop again tomorrow and will get some more done. Will post more pics then.

[Devil Dog]

Looking good... What is this going in?

And, are you planning on making any to sell?

[GrabberGT]

Very nice. What are your plans for an arm rest/door?

[scherp69]

Originally Posted by O3HDF150

Looking good... What is this going in?

And, are you planning on making any to sell?

Thanks. It's going into a 68 Acadian (same thing as a Nova but says Acadian on it instead). No sorry, not planning on making any to sell. This one alone has taken me probably 15-20 hours to make by the time I measure, cut, weld, clean and on and on. Not that I am comparing in any way, but now I can see how some of the custom stuff that Fesler and other places do cost so much. The labor is the killer.

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

Very nice. What are your plans for an arm rest/door?

I'm hoping to use the Fesler door panels. I've also debated about taking a shot at making my own. We'll see.


Got a little bit done today. Moved the shifter back into it's original location. I like it better there. Also had to cut a few pieces out and I made the ebrake hole.

I know the one side is a little bit off, but it's a one off piece. It all can't be dead on. Plus with the leather, it will never even be noticeable.









I'm not sure if I like the cup holders I have. I think they are a little too big. I want a set that when I put a regular pop bottle into it, it doesn't flop all over the place. The ones I have have about half an inch all the around still. Does anyone know of any that fit a bottle snugly.

[Devil Dog]

Hey Scherp,

Tell us about that e-brake handle... Who makes it and how does it hook up to the rear brakes?

I like the idea of having control of slowing the car with my hand and not setting off the brake lights

[scherp69]

Originally Posted by O3HDF150

Hey Scherp,

Tell us about that e-brake handle... Who makes it and how does it hook up to the rear brakes?

I like the idea of having control of slowing the car with my hand and not setting off the brake lights

It's a Lokar handle. http://lokar.com/product-pgs/emergen...handbrake.html Here's a pic that I borrowed from Roger at Ironworks. The hand brake bracket that I have is one that he sells. This is from the Goodguys car they built and I kept this pic to show how it hooks up.



If you look here, Roger has another pic of how the handle hooks up to the cables. I'm going to run my through the floor the same way.

[70rs]

Looking good Mike!

Grab a soda bottle and head on down to your local marine supply store. They usually have several on display to choose from. If you like I can look around here too. We have TONS of those stores.

[scherp69]

Thanks Eric. I actually have a couple stainless cup holders, just not sure if I like them yet or not. There is a pic of them a few pics back. I'm just waiting for my new shifter to show up and then I can get back to work on it and figure out where I want to put them.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by scherp69

Thanks Eric. I actually have a couple stainless cup holders, just not sure if I like them yet or not. There is a pic of them a few pics back. I'm just waiting for my new shifter to show up and then I can get back to work on it and figure out where I want to put them.

I thought you wanted different ones, better fit for soda bottles.

[fesler]

Your off to a great start and as you said now you can see why these cost so much to make, we are doing some stuff now on the plasma cutter so we will offer this as a kit very soon. working on all the details now. it will be a weld together kit that you get from us and tack yourself to cut down on cost. I think it will be a great alternative to what is out there.