Custom center armrest
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Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
Custom center armrest
Who made one and what materials did you use? I'm thinking MDF, but perhaps plywood is better suitable? What padding is best? Closed cell foam or...?
I know what shape and function I want, but how to get there is a little misty still
I know what shape and function I want, but how to get there is a little misty still
Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
Are you talking about the padded cushion you can buy that goes between the seats? I have a dk grey one that came with my car, it looks like someone made it and did a pretty good job. You can dye it pretty easy.
You pay for shipping and it's yours if you want it.
Edit: Oops I didn't see you were from overseas......nevermind, shipping would eat you alive.
You pay for shipping and it's yours if you want it.
Edit: Oops I didn't see you were from overseas......nevermind, shipping would eat you alive.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Just about every aftermarket Corvette parts supplier has the padded center console (e-brake) "T" cushion that can be provided to match your interior color and material. They are very inexpensive (about $30) and look great and are quite functional.
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Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
Thanks guys But what I meant was: who made their own center armrest/parking brake console? I'm familiar with the cushion but I'm planning on making it a small storage area so I can store some CD's.
Shipping and taxes (import rights mostly) indeed are a pita by the way
But what I meant was: who made their own center armrest/parking brake console? I'm familiar with the cushion but I'm planning on making it a small storage area so I can store some CD's.Shipping and taxes (import rights mostly) indeed are a pita by the way
Racer
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From: Quincy MA
Does the console that we can buy from Ecklers http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1599 adhere to the center console or just rest in place?
TIA,
Kevin
TIA,
Kevin
Burning Brakes
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From: Sherwood Park AB
I would build a mold out of Floral foam (idea from Musclecar on Spike) or wood, cover it with wax paper or tin foil, then brush some fiberglass resin on it, lay some fiberglass matting, more resin... build up and finish as required.
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Race Director
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Saw the same show on the msutang...
This sounds like a great idea.. LEt us know what you do.
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Drifting
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Hmm, interesting thought. I have used fleece before and chicken wire too, but floral foam... Just might work indeed! There's a florist just down the street, so he should be able to point me to the right addresses to get this stuff.
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Drifting
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I'm torn between making a custom one and getting one of these that has storage. Keep us posted, I might try one out too 
(As we say in Dutch: "Beter goed gejat dan slecht bedacht!"
- This is a Dutch motto which roughly means in English: "It is better to steal something good then to invent something bad".
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Drifting
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From: Kingman AZ
Does the console that we can buy from Ecklers http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1599 adhere to the center console or just rest in place?
TIA,
Kevin
TIA,
Kevin
