Center Console - Page 2

Bob_98SR5 · 01-02-2006, 09:57 PM

hey chris,

if your goal is to hide the stereo from prying eyes, why not casually throw a random shirt or small hand towel on it? that would solve *that* problem but not the actual theft/security problem

or totally thinking out of the box, but increasing the "nah, too much work" factor: why not make a fascade cupholder that just fits right on top with 1/2 a soda can sticking out? meaning, it looks like a cupholder and the 1/2 can of soda makes it appear that it is a deep cupholder

bob

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getitdone · 01-03-2006, 07:03 AM

I like the coke idea but I don't think it would flow with my design very well.

wifesaysimadumbass · 01-07-2006, 08:59 PM

i like the design of the box, but i have one concern, i had the tuffy box that is similar to your box and one time during a quick turn i smacked my elbow on the corner of the box ... god it hurt hairline fractured my elbow so i would definately think padding!!!

sqwirlytaco · 01-07-2006, 10:37 PM

hey getitdone -- cool project. I'm not a fabricator, just enjoy reading about what ppl build.

For the hinge: would an ammo can lid work? Not sure of the dimensions of your console, but eyeballing it, 7.62 or .50 cal? In my head, you'd cut the hinge off the main part of the box, weld it to your console, then slap the lid back on...

For the armrest/pad, how bout getting one from the junkyard and just bolting it up to the aforementioned ammo can lid (or whatever lid you come up with)?

Just trowin' it out there... cheers,
ryan

getitdone · 01-09-2006, 09:06 PM

Alright! I have finally done some more work on the console. Things I got done to day include:

-Making the base for the armrest
-Hinging the armrest
-Cutting out door for the radio
-Install lock
-Fab locking mechanism
-... man is that all I did today?!
Here is how it looks so far, enjoy.

Picture an armrest pad on top.

I'm thinking I'll use the same hinges for the radio door, probably 3 instead of 2

Notice the lock at the bottom? It will be out of sight and reach untill you move the seat forward.

To get the lock to work as a dead-bolt in the small space I have to work in and only use one lock for two doors, I have chosen to use some brake cable(think bicycle) I had laying around, and of course, I only had enough for one of the doors.

Here is the basic movement of the lock....

....transformed to the dead-bolt style lock.(3/8" rod inside some tube)

This is where the dead-bolt goes through on the armrest.

Opinions?

garrett1478 · 01-09-2006, 09:20 PM

i like it! i was just about to ask if you'd made anymore progress. the bike cable lock is a good idea! how firm is it when you try to open the top when locked?

getitdone · 01-09-2006, 09:23 PM

Like a rock.

yotaman · 01-09-2006, 09:30 PM

I want one.

Good job

.

wifesaysimadumbass · 01-11-2006, 07:35 PM

very cool man that lock is great i think most thieves wil be confused by that

millertime_t1 · 01-12-2006, 06:16 PM

Looks awesome == I will take one for a bench seat> can you put me on the list?

getitdone · 01-13-2006, 12:03 PM

Thanks to all for the props. I really can't get enough of the "thats cool" and "I dig it." Really makes me want to get out and work some more!

The next move I will make will be to mount it to the truck for a 50% completed trail test.
I will be taking it to the Lone Star Jamboree so I can have some tunes.
I will post some pics when I make progress.

Hellbent · 01-17-2006, 06:07 PM

Looks good

I was thinking a piano hinge for the stereo area mounted on the inside.

getitdone · 01-17-2006, 08:05 PM

If the hinge is mounted on the inside than it is impossible for the door to fold all the way over(a little less than 270 degrees). If it is mounted on the inside, there wouldn't be much more than 90 degrees of rotation.

Thanks for the props.

I have had the radio in for the last two days. I am happy to report that:

---I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO MOUNTED AT AN 80 DEGREE ANGLE AS OF YET.

Of course I will keep you posted if anything does go wrong.
As for the pics I have been holding off untill I get some kind of armrest pad.
Hopefully I will pick something up tommorrow after work.

getitdone · 01-18-2006, 04:09 PM

I went to a local fabric place and a wall mart and can't find the stupid foam for the arm rest.

Where the heck can I get some?!

garrett1478 · 01-18-2006, 04:12 PM

i thought you had a whole lot of foam? did you use it all?

i_rifiyou · 01-18-2006, 04:24 PM

really cool, how about a james bond idea, when the top opens you can flip out a panel that will rest on that spot right in front of the stereo face, that panel could be a deck witch switches for lights or something. or make holes in the back for aux outlets.

i_rifiyou · 01-18-2006, 04:27 PM

for an arm rest, couch stuffing from you local alley?????

wifesaysimadumbass · 01-18-2006, 09:06 PM

buy a boat cushion and cut it up

getitdone · 01-18-2006, 09:07 PM

Its too soft. I want something really firm.

jsnby · 01-18-2006, 11:19 PM

home depot carries closed cell foam that they use for insulation. they sell it in widths from like 1/2" to 2" in sheets that are like 2'x4' or 4'x8'. think of it like super styrofoam.

getitdone · 01-19-2006, 06:23 AM

I haven't been to the HD because pretty much every time I go there I get let down.
I will check it out though.

jsnby · 01-19-2006, 09:22 AM

if you do get that kind of foam from home depot, the best way to cut it is to get a fine wire about 12"-14" long and strip off all the insulation. then, clamp a vise grip or pair of pliers on each end and heat the wire up with a propane/butane torch. should go through the foam like a hot knife through butter.

getitdone · 01-19-2006, 10:34 AM

Wow good idea!
I will check it out.

garrett1478 · 01-19-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getitdone

I haven't been to the HD because pretty much every time I go there I get let down.

you too huh? must be a texas thing. lowes has served me well.

getitdone · 01-19-2006, 01:43 PM

Really?
Everytime I go to the home depot I am looking for something that doesn't necessarily fit into one of the catagories that they have all over the place. Like just now. I was just at the home depot and wandered around looking for some foam trying to guess what "catagory" it would be in(after I checked the insulation isle thoroughly). After about 10 min of looking I started asking. This is what I got:

Oh your looking for foam? Hmm, what are you useing it for? padding for an armrest in my truck. Oh we don't carry those. No I understand that but I am pretty sure you have foam. Well... let me ask this guy. Nope we don't carry that.

I went through 3 different departments like this before I finnaly just left. It happens to me all the time.

So I still don't have anything for padding. I think I'm going to call some upholstering shops for advice.

01-03-2006, 07:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	I like the coke idea but I don't think it would flow with my design very well. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-07-2006, 08:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
wifesaysimadumbass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ocean Beach S.D. Posts: 1,260	i like the design of the box, but i have one concern, i had the tuffy box that is similar to your box and one time during a quick turn i smacked my elbow on the corner of the box ... god it hurt hairline fractured my elbow so i would definately think padding!!! __________________ "yeah were gonna have fun, and we're not going to let any cops spoil it" Alex at surpestition 8 85 runner not stock anymore TUBINGWORKSFABRICATIONS custom rocksliders with rear bumperexocage with tire carrier soon to come: more stuff my wife thinks is useless CALL TUBINGWORKS 619 438-1160 good strong stuff for your rig custom built for use and abuse

01-09-2006, 09:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Progression. Alright! I have finally done some more work on the console. Things I got done to day include: -Making the base for the armrest -Hinging the armrest -Cutting out door for the radio -Install lock -Fab locking mechanism -... man is that all I did today?! Here is how it looks so far, enjoy. Picture an armrest pad on top. I'm thinking I'll use the same hinges for the radio door, probably 3 instead of 2 Notice the lock at the bottom? It will be out of sight and reach untill you move the seat forward. To get the lock to work as a dead-bolt in the small space I have to work in and only use one lock for two doors, I have chosen to use some brake cable(think bicycle) I had laying around, and of course, I only had enough for one of the doors. Here is the basic movement of the lock.... ....transformed to the dead-bolt style lock.(3/8" rod inside some tube) This is where the dead-bolt goes through on the armrest. Opinions? __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-09-2006, 09:23 PM	#32 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Like a rock. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-09-2006, 09:30 PM	#33 (permalink)
yotaman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 1,188	I want one. Good job . __________________ Greg

01-07-2006, 10:37 PM	#29 (permalink)
sqwirlytaco Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 4	hey getitdone -- cool project. I'm not a fabricator, just enjoy reading about what ppl build. For the hinge: would an ammo can lid work? Not sure of the dimensions of your console, but eyeballing it, 7.62 or .50 cal? In my head, you'd cut the hinge off the main part of the box, weld it to your console, then slap the lid back on... For the armrest/pad, how bout getting one from the junkyard and just bolting it up to the aforementioned ammo can lid (or whatever lid you come up with)? Just trowin' it out there... cheers, ryan

01-09-2006, 09:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	i like it! i was just about to ask if you'd made anymore progress. the bike cable lock is a good idea! how firm is it when you try to open the top when locked?

01-11-2006, 07:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
wifesaysimadumbass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ocean Beach S.D. Posts: 1,260	very cool man that lock is great i think most thieves wil be confused by that __________________ "yeah were gonna have fun, and we're not going to let any cops spoil it" Alex at surpestition 8 85 runner not stock anymore TUBINGWORKSFABRICATIONS custom rocksliders with rear bumperexocage with tire carrier soon to come: more stuff my wife thinks is useless CALL TUBINGWORKS 619 438-1160 good strong stuff for your rig custom built for use and abuse

01-12-2006, 06:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
millertime_t1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Connersville Indiana Posts: 384	Looks awesome == I will take one for a bench seat> can you put me on the list?

01-13-2006, 12:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Thanks to all for the props. I really can't get enough of the "thats cool" and "I dig it." Really makes me want to get out and work some more! The next move I will make will be to mount it to the truck for a 50% completed trail test. I will be taking it to the Lone Star Jamboree so I can have some tunes. I will post some pics when I make progress. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-17-2006, 06:07 PM	#37 (permalink)
Hellbent Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 30	Looks good I was thinking a piano hinge for the stereo area mounted on the inside. __________________ rolled 99 tacoma 86 toyota truck

01-17-2006, 08:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	If the hinge is mounted on the inside than it is impossible for the door to fold all the way over(a little less than 270 degrees). If it is mounted on the inside, there wouldn't be much more than 90 degrees of rotation. Thanks for the props. I have had the radio in for the last two days. I am happy to report that: ---I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO MOUNTED AT AN 80 DEGREE ANGLE AS OF YET. Of course I will keep you posted if anything does go wrong. As for the pics I have been holding off untill I get some kind of armrest pad. Hopefully I will pick something up tommorrow after work. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-18-2006, 04:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	I went to a local fabric place and a wall mart and can't find the stupid foam for the arm rest. Where the heck can I get some?! __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-18-2006, 04:12 PM	#40 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	i thought you had a whole lot of foam? did you use it all?

01-18-2006, 04:24 PM	#41 (permalink)
i_rifiyou Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 86	really cool, how about a james bond idea, when the top opens you can flip out a panel that will rest on that spot right in front of the stereo face, that panel could be a deck witch switches for lights or something. or make holes in the back for aux outlets.

01-18-2006, 04:27 PM	#42 (permalink)
i_rifiyou Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 86	for an arm rest, couch stuffing from you local alley?????

01-18-2006, 09:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
wifesaysimadumbass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ocean Beach S.D. Posts: 1,260	buy a boat cushion and cut it up __________________ "yeah were gonna have fun, and we're not going to let any cops spoil it" Alex at surpestition 8 85 runner not stock anymore TUBINGWORKSFABRICATIONS custom rocksliders with rear bumperexocage with tire carrier soon to come: more stuff my wife thinks is useless CALL TUBINGWORKS 619 438-1160 good strong stuff for your rig custom built for use and abuse

01-18-2006, 09:07 PM	#44 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Its too soft. I want something really firm. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-18-2006, 11:19 PM	#45 (permalink)
jsnby Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 487	home depot carries closed cell foam that they use for insulation. they sell it in widths from like 1/2" to 2" in sheets that are like 2'x4' or 4'x8'. think of it like super styrofoam. __________________ http://www.trek-planner.com 1992 Toyota 4Runner\|3.slow\|5spd, SR5\|Flowmaster 40\|SAS 5" f/r\|Detroit rear\|ARB front\|5.29's\|roof rack\|FLX 165\|35x12.5r15 BFG MT\|CB\|ISR\|Alarm\|BentUp Sliders\|C02\|30 spline longs

01-19-2006, 06:23 AM	#46 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	I haven't been to the HD because pretty much every time I go there I get let down. I will check it out though. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-19-2006, 09:22 AM	#47 (permalink)
jsnby Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 487	if you do get that kind of foam from home depot, the best way to cut it is to get a fine wire about 12"-14" long and strip off all the insulation. then, clamp a vise grip or pair of pliers on each end and heat the wire up with a propane/butane torch. should go through the foam like a hot knife through butter. __________________ http://www.trek-planner.com 1992 Toyota 4Runner\|3.slow\|5spd, SR5\|Flowmaster 40\|SAS 5" f/r\|Detroit rear\|ARB front\|5.29's\|roof rack\|FLX 165\|35x12.5r15 BFG MT\|CB\|ISR\|Alarm\|BentUp Sliders\|C02\|30 spline longs

01-19-2006, 10:34 AM	#48 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Wow good idea! I will check it out. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

01-19-2006, 01:43 PM	#50 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Really? Everytime I go to the home depot I am looking for something that doesn't necessarily fit into one of the catagories that they have all over the place. Like just now. I was just at the home depot and wandered around looking for some foam trying to guess what "catagory" it would be in(after I checked the insulation isle thoroughly). After about 10 min of looking I started asking. This is what I got: Oh your looking for foam? Hmm, what are you useing it for? padding for an armrest in my truck. Oh we don't carry those. No I understand that but I am pretty sure you have foam. Well... let me ask this guy. Nope we don't carry that. I went through 3 different departments like this before I finnaly just left. It happens to me all the time. So I still don't have anything for padding. I think I'm going to call some upholstering shops for advice. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig. Last edited by getitdone; 01-19-2006 at 01:45 PM.

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