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    Offline dutch

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    building a custom console
    « on: September 08, 2011 - 03:32:06 PM »
    2nd one...
    the first one was also my first one... I wasn`t too happy when I finished it and now the interior is in, I decided it`s time for a second try.
    figured I might as well post my how to.
    I came to the conclusion these cars are not the easiest to build something into... nothing`s straight or inline, so I tried to tackle it this way:

    first I build me a frame of 4mm weldingwire with all contoures.  Since I already have the interior in and I just have a stickwelder, I had to go in and out to fit and tack the parts in place  :bricks1:







    once the frame fit well I started shaping and tacking pieces of 1mm sheetmetal in the gaps. ( not reccomended to use a stickwelder... lol )
     I used the englishwheel to curve the bigger sidepanels.  After all sheetmetal is tacked in place, I`ll use a mig welder to finish the welds. Next is grinding down the outside and finish it up with some filler to get it nice and smooth. 











    the stereo will get a wood  panel with some chrome trim to match the instrumentcluster.
    I`ll update here as work progresses  :wave:
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    Offline AARuFAST

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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #1 on: September 08, 2011 - 04:07:19 PM »
    Kwol like the cup holders :thumbsup: also the instrument panel.

    Looks sturdy not plastic
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #2 on: September 08, 2011 - 04:28:04 PM »
    Cup holders!!    :jumping:
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #3 on: September 08, 2011 - 05:15:33 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on September 08, 2011 - 04:28:04 PM
    Cup holders!!    :jumping:

    I agree!  That the only thing missing from the original design!  Good work!
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #4 on: September 08, 2011 - 05:31:52 PM »
    jup... these will store the biggest strawberryshakes no sweat...  :drool:
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #5 on: September 08, 2011 - 06:41:56 PM »
    Quote from: dutch on September 08, 2011 - 05:31:52 PM
    jup... these will store the biggest strawberryshakes no sweat...  :drool:

    Hey while your at it , what about adding cup warmers for your coffee!  :thinkerg:
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #6 on: September 08, 2011 - 09:56:09 PM »
    seriously, that SOOOOO rat rod looking as it is, it's not funny.

    i'd leave it like it is and sell them as RatRod Consoles  :2thumbs:
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #7 on: September 08, 2011 - 10:42:22 PM »
    Way cool Bart!!  :cheers:
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011 - 11:29:47 PM »
    id like to see the finished product.
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    Offline MirageCuda

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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #9 on: September 09, 2011 - 12:13:34 AM »
    Awesome work!  I can't wait to see the finished product!
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #10 on: September 09, 2011 - 01:01:46 AM »
    You have a great imagination Dutch.
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #11 on: September 09, 2011 - 03:16:28 AM »
    Very nice, wish i had the tools to do something like that myself. In the first few pictures i saw that frame, thought you would install a GPS, or some sort of On board dash screen.
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #12 on: September 09, 2011 - 04:49:56 PM »
    This man has some skills!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks great.
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011 - 07:15:28 PM »
    That look nice cant wait to see it all finished  :crazy:
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    Re: building a custom console
    « Reply #14 on: September 10, 2011 - 09:38:11 PM »
    Very nice can't wait to see it finished   :2thumbs:
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