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I originally started this over on the Mother Ship, but here is what I have so far. I still need to work on my shifter boots and find my Tcase shifter knob.
I have since got my horn button oriented correctly. It's also a XJ steering column. It fits well, except the dimmer switch contacts the AC duct.
Also, I am going to put a open storage bin in what was the armrest base. I like little bins for the junk that ends up in my vehicles.
1977 Cherokee S, Ford 5.0, 5 speed, BW 1356, 33 x 10.50 BFG's. No longer my DD.
2007 Mercury Milan, 2.3L, 5-speed, now my DD. 29 mpg average.
This is REALLY cool!!! I wish I knew a bit more how to
fabricate a console, Cause I have a few ideas on how
I would make mine:) I work with wood okay...just never
have made one of these...
HowardT64 wrote:This is REALLY cool!!! I wish I knew a bit more how to
fabricate a console, Cause I have a few ideas on how
I would make mine:) I work with wood okay...just never
have made one of these...
Nice Job:)
Howard
Most guys are making them out of thin pliwood and then covering them in their choice of coverings. Its not as hard as you think.
HowardT64 wrote:This is REALLY cool!!! I wish I knew a bit more how to
fabricate a console, Cause I have a few ideas on how
I would make mine:) I work with wood okay...just never
have made one of these...
Nice Job:)
Howard
Most guys are making them out of thin pliwood and then covering them in their choice of coverings. Its not as hard as you think.
My problem is cutting the wood to fit over the transmission tunnel...any ideas?
Use cardboard to get your shapes the way you want them, then transfer your pattern to the wood and cut. I have seen guys do the entire thing in cardboard to make sure it all works together, then make the wood pieces. If you need to make adjustments, just cut a new piece of cardboard.
I just used scrap wood and some cardboard for some patterns. The top is burlap that I glued down using 2/3 Elmers and 1/3 water. Let dry then painted black. Makes a nice texture and is very hard. The sides are covered in vinyl, which was the most expensive part since I payed $30 for a yard of it. The drink holder and little bin are billet aluminum I Made myself.
This is my start. Just pieces of wood glued and brad nailed together.
1977 Cherokee S, Ford 5.0, 5 speed, BW 1356, 33 x 10.50 BFG's. No longer my DD.
2007 Mercury Milan, 2.3L, 5-speed, now my DD. 29 mpg average.
jaber wrote:Use cardboard to get your shapes the way you want them, then transfer your pattern to the wood and cut. I have seen guys do the entire thing in cardboard to make sure it all works together, then make the wood pieces. If you need to make adjustments, just cut a new piece of cardboard.
This being 6 years old, it may take more than a shot of adrenaline to get it going if at all, but I was curious if there was any future iterations on this center console?
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'86 GW Cummins 2.8/4l60E. Hopefully bouncing down a dusty road somewhere. Build Thread
