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Old May 13, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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I finally got the new console done and installed. I wanted to build one that has a taller arm rest with a little bit of storage, and to move the parking brake over to the side. I had it wrapped to match my C4 seats. The intention was to make it more functional and look custom, but not over the top and tacky.
It was my first attempt at building one of these and I learned a lot in the process. I hope to cover all of the plastic trim pieces to match as time allows and work on door panels over next winter.

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/152278796@N06/, on Flickr

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Old May 13, 2018 | 11:19 PM
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I absolutely love the way it turned out.
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Old May 13, 2018 | 11:44 PM
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WOW Brent-

Turned out great!!!

I really like the colored thread french seam stitching!!!

NOW- you got me motivated to get back to mine!!!

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Old May 14, 2018 | 12:15 AM
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Nice skills Brent, That came out awesome .
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Old May 14, 2018 | 12:33 AM
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Incredible! I take it that you do this stuff for a living? If not, you should be working in some high-end shop. Your car can be your resume'.
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Old May 14, 2018 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Incredible! I take it that you do this stuff for a living? If not, you should be working in some high-end shop.

WOW! That`s amazing! Turned out beautiful!
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Old May 14, 2018 | 07:14 AM
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I like how it slopes smoothly down from glove box to console
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Very Very nice!!!!!
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Old May 14, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Beautiful, clean and functional great work!
btw, what seats are those?
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Old May 14, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Wow, absolutely outstanding workmanship. It looks fantastic!
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Old May 14, 2018 | 01:21 PM
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Wow!!! Nice work.
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Old May 14, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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Beautiful work! Your whole interior just works together!

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Old May 14, 2018 | 02:07 PM
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If this was your first attempt ? Geez... what incredible skills ! That interior is incredible ! Love how it came out and you've given me ideas. My daughter is big time into sewing and is wanting to learn more about auto upholstery. I'll be showing her this for some inspiration !

Kudos !
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Old May 14, 2018 | 05:06 PM
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Nice ! Excellent work !
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first try eh? Just Unbelievable, that is a beautiful work of art, congratulations, how do we place orders.......

Hows the rest of the car look, I bet its gorgeous
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Hows the rest of the car look, I bet its gorgeous
I wouldn't be betting against you!!!


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