custom consoles for 1st gens

[zo66]

has anybody run across a production console for 1st gens,other than Marquez, i am stuck between 4th and ist gen consoles and want to look at other options.I have an e mail into them to find out availability.anybody that has a 4th gen console that has a picture i would sure like to see how you delt with the front end with the cup holder up by the dash?Thanks

[72Z/28]

here is a picture of a 69 camaro with 4th gen interior, By the way, it is not my car,it might be interesting to you, and hopefully it will give you some ideas how the 1st gen would look like with 4th gen interior.

good luck

[73z-6sp]

Here is how I am doing mine. Not the coolest way but it works. In this pic you can still see some wiring. I now have that covered with black conduit so it doesnt show. I wish I knew how to work with fiberglass or carbon fiber. You could probably do some really cool stuff that way!

Best of luck!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

hey 73z-6sp

what year did you get that console from?
looks pretty nice!

[zo66]

Here is how I am doing mine. Not the coolest way but it works. In this pic you can still see some wiring. I now have that covered with black conduit so it doesnt show. I wish I knew how to work with fiberglass or carbon fiber. You could probably do some really cool stuff that way!

Best of luck!
THANKS FOR THE PIC, I AM LOOKING AT VARIOUS CONSOLES TRYING TO GET WHAT I LIKE ,IF I GO 4TH G LIKE YOURS I AM GOING TO PUT THE STEREO WHERE YOUR GUAGES ARE AS I HAVE COVANS,BUT I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THAT FOWARD CUP HOLDER AND HOW TO COVER IT UP,I AM GOING TO TRY A CONSOLE FROM A 944 PORSCHE,AND A STOCK CONSOLE WITH CARBON FIBER INLAY WHERE THE WOOD IS,AS MY DASH IS CARBONFIBER ESQUE.WILL POST ANYTHING THAT LOOKS GOOD.THANKS AGAIN

[rocketrod]

Here is how I am doing mine. Not the coolest way but it works. In this pic you can still see some wiring. I now have that covered with black conduit so it doesnt show. I wish I knew how to work with fiberglass or carbon fiber. You could probably do some really cool stuff that way!

Best of luck!
Did you hook up the console e-brake handle? I also noticed you are using the stock shifter or is that temporary? If so, what did you have to do to connect to the tranny linkage?

[73z-6sp]

Did you hook up the console e-brake handle? I also noticed you are using the stock shifter or is that temporary? If so, what did you have to do to connect to the tranny linkage?

Yes, I did hook up the e-brake. And I am using the stock shifter. Is that bad? I thought it looked good. As for hooking it up, it came with the cable and shifter. I bought the correct shift lever to mount to the trans (700r4 instead of 4l60) and it works good. Obviously, you have to fab some brackets to make it all mount correctly but not too difficult.

:)

[rocketrod]

Yes, I did hook up the e-brake. And I am using the stock shifter. Is that bad? I thought it looked good. As for hooking it up, it came with the cable and shifter. I bought the correct shift lever to mount to the trans (700r4 instead of 4l60) and it works good. Obviously, you have to fab some brackets to make it all mount correctly but not too difficult.

:)
No the stock shifter looks great. In fact I was planning on using it when I install my 4th gen console. I was really more interested in how you mounted the ebrake handle and how you attached it to the rear brakes (cable routing).

[73z-6sp]

I got all the cables and body mounted brackets from the junk yard. I then modified them to fit my application. I used some plate steel to re-inforce the floor pan where I mounted the e-brake , etc. I dont have any pics or I'd post them. But, using the LS1 Camaro brakets as much as possible helped to adapt it to my car. I used the LS1 cables all the way back to the calipers. I had to use some clamps to hold them in place but they look great. Looks stock which is what I wanted.



As for the shifter, I had to fab some mounts/spacers to get the shifter to set properly in relaion to the console, if that makes any sense. The floor board/trans hump in the late model Camaro must be more angled or funky shaped!

[68BNUT]

I believe LOKAR products makes some cables to hook up a hand brake to the rear emergency brakes.

[XTRMEASURES]

has anybody run across a production console for 1st gens,other than Marquez, i am stuck between 4th and ist gen consoles and want to look at other options.I have an e mail into them to find out availability.anybody that has a 4th gen console that has a picture i would sure like to see how you delt with the front end with the cup holder up by the dash?Thanks
i can build you something like this. (ofcourse not molded into the dash) but you get the idea

http://www.superchevy.com/features/nova/0505sc_1967_chevy_ll_nova/photo_05.html

[zo66]

any body know who is making the console in the foose 69,thats what i am looking for,just dont want to spend 125k to get one.

[rocketrod]

i can build you something like this. (ofcourse not molded into the dash) but you get the idea

http://www.superchevy.com/features/nova/0505sc_1967_chevy_ll_nova/photo_05.html
Thats pretty nice!

[XTRMEASURES]

Thats pretty nice!

yea admire ppl that do work like this

[BUCKWHEAT]

XTR how much for a 69 auto trans console?? I am very intrested

buckwheat

[XTRMEASURES]

ok just to let you guys know i did not build the console on he pic i posted. i can build stuff like that though. i am working on console for the 1st GEN and 2nd GEN Camaros but they wont be ready till Nov./Dec. its kinda hard because i dont have a car to work from.
i would like to build consoles for all makes and models of muscle cars all in dew time i guess.

i will post pics when they are ready

[zo66]

xtr pm me your adress i will send you a stock shell its alittle tattered but if you want it and think it will help you i will send it,i think i might have found something that will work will post monday if it pans out.

[XTRMEASURES]

pm sent
if anybody else has an old console that i might beable to use as a pattern please PM my.

[zo66]

hey,check this out,the shot in the dark looks good to me,this is a 944 porshe console with the classic industries arm rest.fits real nice will let me put stereo in and marrys up to the dash pretty well.

[XTRMEASURES]

that is real nice
did you ship your old console yet?

[audioman]

Here are some more examples of custom. You can buy a set of molded panels (1400.00 see other threads) and would still have to cover them and in the end they look just like everyones.

www.1offrides.com (http://www.1offrides.com)