Custom Console for 67 Camaro [Archive]

Castlesmith

10-05-2005, 12:55 PM

Can anyone tell me a good source for purchasing custom consoles? I am looking for a unit for my 67 once I get the Six Speed installed. Thanks in advance for any info!!:git:

I'm having one built and installed right now. I should have it back this weekend. I will post some pics if you would like.

expat_dude

10-05-2005, 01:24 PM

Pics would be great!!! Thanks!

XTRMEASURES

10-05-2005, 04:04 PM

I'm having one built and installed right now. I should have it back this weekend. I will post some pics if you would like.

yes please post pics

Castlesmith

10-07-2005, 08:31 AM

Pics would be great!!! Thanks!

I talked to the shop today and they will not finish the console before the weekend. They expect the entire install to be done next week. Just to whet your appetite, The console will have black leather sides and the "top" Flat portion will be made of carbon fiber that matches the Covan's Classic dash panel in the car. The head unit will be in the stock location with the console coming up to envelope it. Below that will be 4 or 5 guages and then a switch panel that will rest just ahead of the shifter. Behind the shifter will be "OH DEAR" cupholders, dont worry they have a sliding cover to hide them. I will try to have the shop send me some pics as they go. Pics as soon as possible. I talked to the shop about making templates and patterns so they could reproduce the console and they said that they would do it.

Thanks

Damn True

10-07-2005, 08:58 AM

very cool, looking forward to seeing it

ViperBlue68

10-08-2005, 10:40 AM

I talked to the shop today and they will not finish the console before the weekend. They expect the entire install to be done next week. Just to whet your appetite, The console will have black leather sides and the "top" Flat portion will be made of carbon fiber that matches the Covan's Classic dash panel in the car. The head unit will be in the stock location with the console coming up to envelope it. Below that will be 4 or 5 guages and then a switch panel that will rest just ahead of the shifter. Behind the shifter will be "OH DEAR" cupholders, dont worry they have a sliding cover to hide them. I will try to have the shop send me some pics as they go. Pics as soon as possible. I talked to the shop about making templates and patterns so they could reproduce the console and they said that they would do it.

Thanks
:secret: sounds just like my setup lol check out my link for pics.

Flyboy

10-08-2005, 02:52 PM

Very interested in this. Where is the shop located, and what are you facing as far as pricing?

Castlesmith

10-09-2005, 11:17 AM

J.T.

That looks great, I hope mine turns out as well. We have planned for the console to cume up higher on the dash and have the head unit of the steroe incorporated into the console. We'll see if it turns out that way. Thanks for the pics of your ride...we have the same vibe goin' on.

Castlesmith

10-09-2005, 11:22 AM

Very interested in this. Where is the shop located, and what are you facing as far as pricing?

The shop is in Midwest City, Oklahoma. They have a SEMA project for this years convention. They are very highly regarded in the area and do very good work. We will see how the price comes out, but the hard quote I got for all the stereo equipment: head unit, amps,subs,speakers, et al with istallation and build of amp panels, console, and sub mounts was $2200.00.

Damn True

10-09-2005, 07:34 PM

Great lookin car. You must be psyched that it's coming together. Nice wheels too! A bit of a modern twist on the old minilite wheel. Who makes them?

Larry Callahan

10-09-2005, 07:36 PM

I know a place that is going into production making them. I will call on Monday and get more info. I've seen one and it looks very nice.

MuscleRodz

10-09-2005, 09:16 PM

Castlesmith, are you in MWC or just your console? It would be cool having a few PT guys around OKC to get together with. I am just South of Norman.

Mike

MuscleRodz

10-09-2005, 09:17 PM

Can anyone tell me a good source for purchasing custom consoles? I am looking for a unit for my 67 once I get the Six Speed installed. Thanks in advance for any info!!:git:
Back to your original question, alot of people have used 4th gen consoles with minimal modfication and look good installed.

Mike

Andrew McBride

10-10-2005, 12:35 PM

Here is a custom console I am building for my 68 camaro. Since I am using the covan center dash panel with the 4 gauges I decided to build a console that will allow me to use the a/c vents, CD player, and vintage a/c controls. Also I am going to use the Lokar auto shifter.

Excuse my ugly paintbrush picture, it is just a picture I made up to go by.

69zz3

10-10-2005, 08:25 PM

I built this custom console for my 69 out of plywood and had it covered by an interior shop. It was a pain in the ass to make but I am very satisfied with the results. It will incorporate 4 Autometer gauges as well.

69lt4

10-11-2005, 03:08 AM

Wow, like the consoles. How are you guys mounting the console to the floor?
Thanks,
Kevin

rmadsen

10-11-2005, 01:19 PM

69zz3,

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but do you have any more pics of your interior. It looks awesome. Do you know what the shop used to cover your seats and console? is it real leather?

Castlesmith

10-11-2005, 02:12 PM

Great lookin car. You must be psyched that it's coming together. Nice wheels too! A bit of a modern twist on the old minilite wheel. Who makes them?

Thanks for the props, the wheels are Centerline Meteors. You know how it is with wheels you can look forever and not know which way to go. I am very satisfied with the way they look, just the right amount of openness to show off the brakes.

Castlesmith

10-11-2005, 02:14 PM

Castlesmith, are you in MWC or just your console? It would be cool having a few PT guys around OKC to get together with. I am just South of Norman.

Mike
I'm in Harrah, not too far from you at all. I would love to get some guys together!

Larry Callahan

10-11-2005, 03:39 PM

I know a place that is going into production making them. I will call on Monday and get more info. I've seen one and it looks very nice.

I got word today the company that is going into production won't be ready until after SEMA. It sounds like they have a lot of cool stuff coming out and with any luck, you will see it in our online store after SEMA.

When I have more info I will post it.

D Rock

10-11-2005, 04:49 PM

I plan on building a custom console for my 67 camaro with a T-56. I want to put the stereo in it as well as a few more gauges, and more than likely a lid for a little bit of storage. Not to sure about cupholders, I don't want to take away from the look of it any.

69zz3

10-11-2005, 05:03 PM

There are some more pics of my interior in the vBGarage area. Just look for the user 69zz3 or I can send you some. The shop I used was located in New Windsor, Maryland and it is not real leather, but it looks damn close. Thanks for looking.

69zz3,

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but do you have any more pics of your interior. It looks awesome. Do you know what the shop used to cover your seats and console? is it real leather?

Castlesmith

10-12-2005, 07:43 AM

Castlesmith, are you in MWC or just your console? It would be cool having a few PT guys around OKC to get together with. I am just South of Norman.

Mike
Mike, I'm not far from you at all. Here in Harrah. I would love to get together some guys to swap info and gawk at the rides

madmax

10-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Mike, I'm not far from you at all. Here in Harrah. I would love to get together some guys to swap info and gawk at the rides

That console looks pretty sweet. I actually had something like that in mind for my car...

How much did it cost you? If you don't want to post it, feel free to PM me.

Thanks,
Max

Castlesmith

10-27-2005, 07:09 AM

Here are the pics of the console. As with all things the final version is not exactly what I envisioned, but I'm satisfied with the way it turned out. I hope to have all the guages and switches installed soon. As you can see the interior is not complete. We are just test fitting and mocking up. We will be taking everything out and doing complete cleanup and refurb while the car is at the paint shop. As always, your suggestions, criticism and questions are welcome.

ViperBlue68

10-27-2005, 08:55 AM

Looks cool...what are all the switches for?

Damn True

10-27-2005, 09:35 AM

arizen

10-27-2005, 10:37 AM

I will let Castlesmith comment on his opinion of the seats but they are Arizen Racing Sports seats. More photos of the seats and car are on the link below. It's been great working with you Cass!

http://www.arizenracingsports.com/Camaro.htm

Mark

Damn True

10-28-2005, 02:20 PM

Thanks for the props, the wheels are Centerline Meteors. You know how it is with wheels you can look forever and not know which way to go. I am very satisfied with the way they look, just the right amount of openness to show (http://000info.com/?go=show) off the brakes.

Hmm, just looked at Centerline's website. Can't find them. Wonder if they are discontinued?

Castlesmith

10-31-2005, 08:34 AM

Looks cool...what are all the switches for?
Thanks,
Switches, Switches, Switches... we have Ignition, Momentary Start, Fan, Low rev limit, Nitrous Arming, and Under Hood Lights and the small button rocker you see on the lower left is for the exhaust dumps.

Castlesmith

10-31-2005, 08:39 AM

Hmm, just looked at Centerline's website. Can't find them. Wonder if they are discontinued?
Look here!

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=563&type=vehicle&data=1

Castlesmith

10-31-2005, 08:58 AM

Castlesmith & zz3, both of you did very nice jobs on your consoles.

Castlesmith, are those Arizen seats? Have you had a chance to drive the car with them in? Wondering how you like them, and how well the mounting brackets/sliders function.
As Mark indicated thay are Arizen seats. I have driven the car for a week now and I love them. I am 6' 1'' and weight 225. When I first sit down the seats feel a little snug but very quickly you settle in and it becomes a connected feeling. My cousin who is a whisp of a man at around 5' 10'' 190 says they just feel great to him not snug at all. If your'e a 260 pounder they would probably be uncomfortable. The foam in the seats is very supportive and the lumbar support is great. I was supplied with mounting plates that would attach to the sliders. I located the mounting positions in the floor of the car and drilled those plates to position the seats to their most outboard and rearward position possible. This allowed me to accomodate the console and get a little extra leg room. Bolts through the plate to the floor are a little tight to get to, but it's no hill for a climber. A little graphite and the sliders work great.

Thanks,

Castlesmith

10-31-2005, 09:07 AM

Damn True

10-31-2005, 11:33 AM

Look here!

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheel_deals_detail.php?id=563&type=vehicle&data=1

Oh wow, cool. Too bad they don't go bigger than 9.5" in width.

DeepBlue68

10-31-2005, 10:54 PM

Switches, Switches, Switches... we have Ignition, Momentary Start, Fan, Low rev limit, Nitrous Arming, and Under Hood Lights and the small button rocker you see on the lower left is for the exhaust dumps.
Sweet! Can you give any more info on the exhaust dumps and the starter switch? I'm planning on doing a push-button starter switch in my car, and have also been thinking about electric cut-outs. I'd appreciate any more info you could give me.

Castlesmith

11-09-2005, 08:29 AM

Sweet! Can you give any more info on the exhaust dumps and the starter switch? I'm planning on doing a push-button starter switch in my car, and have also been thinking about electric cut-outs. I'd appreciate any more info you could give me.

Exhaust dumps can be found here: http://www.mccordcg.com/mpp/order.htm
There were several companies that made these. I compared them and decided on these primarily on price. They have been on the car for about 2 months and are working very well with no leaks. It's an absolute blast to open them up at a stop light and see the guy next to you snap his head. My 6 year old says "daddy, I never get tired of those dumps". There were definitely ground clearance issues with my car. "No speed bumps" if you know what I mean.
The momentary switch came in a kit from moroso. We have wired the car with a relay and a couple of kills. We kept the key for sentimental reasons. There is a sequence of key and switches you have to do correctly to start the car. Being a convertible We did not want someone to just be able to jump in and go. No Lojack coverage in Oklahoma led to the Good Ole Boy theft deterrent system.

Thanks for the compliments!