custom center consol
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Burning Brakes
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custom center consol
Well i decided that i would try making one to avoid the cost of buying all the stuff to replace the originals. Hers what i came up with, not the best but im happy with it. Total cost to build was 0$ so i can’t complain. I wrapped it with the extra strip of carpet that came with the carpet set i got from Wilcox a while back because i didn’t want to paint it. I have a c6 shifter boot and a parking break boot and they way.
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I'll simply say I respect your creativity, and severe low cost for the upgrade. I hope, assuming I am correct as to how some people will react, that you can take criticism in stride.
If you don't mind me asking, how did it all look before, and do you have some pics of it?
If you don't mind me asking, how did it all look before, and do you have some pics of it?
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I'll simply say I respect your creativity, and severe low cost for the upgrade. I hope, assuming I am correct as to how some people will react, that you can take criticism in stride.
If you don't mind me asking, how did it all look before, and do you have some pics of it?
If you don't mind me asking, how did it all look before, and do you have some pics of it?
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Burning Brakes
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thanks..i think lol ill post up finushed pics in a week or so when all the stuff i ordered come's in. i think with the 2 holes covered with boots it will look better....i hope
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No offense meant, but I firmly believe you can scour a swap meet and find a couple console top pieces, no matter how worn, for next to no money, and it will probably look a bit better than this. If you really look through the boxes I guarantee you will find $5 pieces that will work for you.
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Burning Brakes
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From: starting to wonder if im welcome here texas
you guys are right, it sucks and im better then that. ive built 5 center consoles now and all came out looking awesome. im going to think tonight an start a new one tomorrow.
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All you need is some sheets of aluminium and wrinkle paint and you can make your own custom stuff:
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
Le Mans Master
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All you need is some sheets of aluminium and wrinkle paint and you can make your own custom stuff:
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
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Burning Brakes
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From: starting to wonder if im welcome here texas
All you need is some sheets of aluminium and wrinkle paint and you can make your own custom stuff:
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
This is how I did it, it's an old pic. I dont have a pic of the finished peice yet but it's all custom. Including the warning lights (I made my own warning symbols on transparent sheet and used colored lights behind them)
My original pieces were in poor shape so I painted the center console flat black and I stole my brothers old 82 shifter plate and cut that up
(hint hint to any one who has one that dont want). i dont know if they will fit in an 81 or not but ill make it fit
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Burning Brakes
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ok 1 last attempt to salvage it,
i cut some sheet metal to go over the part that "looks 70's van ish"
i need help with what color i should paint it?, see 2nd pic and please give your opinion.
im going to take the 4 speed shifter out and not cut a hole in the sheet metal yet and buy (see pics 3 and 4) to sit on top of it.
ill post up the result tomorrow when its painted
i want to thank you guys for your honest opinions.
i cut some sheet metal to go over the part that "looks 70's van ish"
i need help with what color i should paint it?, see 2nd pic and please give your opinion.
im going to take the 4 speed shifter out and not cut a hole in the sheet metal yet and buy (see pics 3 and 4) to sit on top of it.
ill post up the result tomorrow when its painted
i want to thank you guys for your honest opinions.
