Later Model C3 Center Consoles
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I'd love to build a whole new center console and then wrap it in a black leather or similar type material. I'm not a fan of the wood grain either. The carbon fiber done right is OK but I have seen some real classy leather type consoles at some shows. There was a C3 at Carlisle this year in the SRIII MOtorsports booth. It had a C6 drivetrain in it and had a custom console in it. I wanted to take it home with me. Probably one of the classiest C3 consoles I have seen. here you can see it in their opening page somewhat. The interior picture yo ucan somewhat see it. It has a custom Ebrake and HVAC controls.
http://sriiimotorsports.com/
http://sriiimotorsports.com/
Last edited by Gordonm; Jan 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM.
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not to shabby
previous owner had already installed a carbon fiber dash kit on my 78. decided it didn't look to bad and kept it.
Although i think eventually i change over to something nicer
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...506505&thumb=1
I think that link will work for a pic
J
Although i think eventually i change over to something nicer
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...506505&thumb=1
I think that link will work for a pic
J
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That was just the thumbnail. Here is the full size pic.
Doesn't look bad. Still not sure about it though. They have different size designs of the carbon fiber, in addition to the one I showed. They also have brushed aluminum and a black chrome looking finish. I am back and forth on just painting it black or going with something like the applique. Now I am not sure about carbon fiber next to an 8-Track tape player. LOL! Thanks for posting the picture!
Doesn't look bad. Still not sure about it though. They have different size designs of the carbon fiber, in addition to the one I showed. They also have brushed aluminum and a black chrome looking finish. I am back and forth on just painting it black or going with something like the applique. Now I am not sure about carbon fiber next to an 8-Track tape player. LOL! Thanks for posting the picture!
Last edited by beige79; Jan 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM.
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I'd love to build a whole new center console and then wrap it in a black leather or similar type material. I'm not a fan of the wood grain either. The carbon fiber done right is OK but I have seen some real classy leather type consoles at some shows. There was a C3 at Carlisle this year in the SRIII MOtorsports booth. It had a C6 drivetrain in it and had a custom console in it. I wanted to take it home with me. Probably one of the classiest C3 consoles I have seen. here you can see it in their opening page somewhat. The interior picture yo ucan somewhat see it. It has a custom Ebrake and HVAC controls.
http://sriiimotorsports.com/
http://sriiimotorsports.com/
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From: alabama
thanks
That was just the thumbnail. Here is the full size pic.
Doesn't look bad. Still not sure about it though. They have different size designs of the carbon fiber, in addition to the one I showed. They also have brushed aluminum and a black chrome looking finish. I am back and forth on just painting it black or going with something like the applique. Now I am not sure about carbon fiber next to an 8-Track tape player. LOL! Thanks for posting the picture!
Doesn't look bad. Still not sure about it though. They have different size designs of the carbon fiber, in addition to the one I showed. They also have brushed aluminum and a black chrome looking finish. I am back and forth on just painting it black or going with something like the applique. Now I am not sure about carbon fiber next to an 8-Track tape player. LOL! Thanks for posting the picture!
what method did you use to post the fullsize pic?
I figured this would be fine for now and later when i do a full revamp of the interior I'll probably pull the console and dash and "glass" them over.
J
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I did my own aluminum panels for speedo/tach, gauge console, and shifter area when I put in all VDO gauges (really like the vacuum gauge). Not expensive, but did take some time. Got an aluminum 6 spd shifter **** from a late model camaro. Currently the panels are brushed finish but I plan to remove them and do nickel, maybe quarter, sized round overlapping patterns (jeweled?)-can do it with a dowel, drill and fixture to step consistently. Was worried the jeweled finish might reflect too much initially.
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One of our sons is a CNC machinist with access to lots of fancy machines. He has made some nice custom parts for guys in our car club. I am sure he could make a nice aluminum or stainless steel console if he had a pattern or parts to copy. Any patterns or donor parts out there?
beautiful car!
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If I'm not mistaken that car and owner where in a major head on collision a year or so back. Car destroyed. Owner killed.
One of the nicest restomods I've ever seen. Great detail.
There are/where threads on here about it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...7120-damn.html
RIP
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If I'm not mistaken that car and owner where in a major head on collision a year or so back. Car destroyed. Owner killed.
One of the nicest restomods I've ever seen. Great detail.
There are/where threads on here about it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...7120-damn.html
RIP
One of the nicest restomods I've ever seen. Great detail.
There are/where threads on here about it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...7120-damn.html
RIP
I didn't realize this is the same car.
