Center Console Started

[SparkyRnD]

looks like a great start to a cool project. Never worry about your beginning welds. Everyone's welds look like that when they start. Just practice and learn as much as you can from experienced welders, do some reading and follow the guide inside the welder case, and in no time you will have nice looking welds. Patience is the key too.

[aps63]

Thanks guy's. It slow going because I've changed my mind several times on what the final design
should be, but I finally decided on where I want it to go.
So, hopefully it should go faster. As long as my lack of fab skills don't get in the way too much.

[aps63]

Started the console box today. Hopefully more tomorrow.



Homemade sheetmetal brake.

[aps63]

More progress on the center console today.
Got the top and the box almost done.
I just have to trim some extra metal off and weld in a few small finish pieces.
Then I can start on the side panels.
Hopefully this weekend.

[esenior]

That center console is looking great Paul...can't wait to see the finished product!

[GrabberGT]

Looks great.

Its crazy how similar yours looks mine which is made out of wood. I did however have to get rid of the cupholders to be able to install the ebrake handle. What is your plan for an ebrake?

[aps63]

Thanks guy's.
Chris - I have the regular foot e-brake.

[aps63]

Got the lid pretty much finished up.
Made a wood top so I can put padding and then material and staple it to the wood.
Welded in the nuts to attach the side panels.
And started to sand the metal that will be natural.
Started with 220 and will end up with about 400 or 600 so you can still see the grain.
Will use a sanding block to get the grain straight for the final finish.
Got the stainless steel hardware to attach the side panels.
Hopefully finished up this week. Hopefully.

[robertjra]

wow looking good keep puting up pics this is what we are all looking for thanks. keep up the good work

[aps63]

Got the side panels cut out and fitted today.
I have to go and buy the padding for the lid and sides tomorrow.
Then I can start upholstering it.

[90MJext]

That is looking really good.

[Charles]

Nice console, it looks like you are making it removable? I was thinking of doing that in order to access the shifter bolts and what not. But decided to make removable panels where the shifter boot will be. Looking good... BTW where did you score those aluminum cup holders? Ive been looking around and I cant seem to find them in singles, only 2 sisde by side.

[aps63]

Thanks guys.
Charles - I found them on e-bay. They were $3 each.
The company sells casino equipment.
Here's the link.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-stainless-...item19c940ef41

[aps63]

Picked up the material for the side panels today.
Ready to cover.

[Smock67]

Great job on the console it looks awesome.

[aps63]

Thanks Smock,
I really was not happy with the way the lid came out.
I covered it with metal and my skills are just not there to be able to really make the lid clean.
So I decided to show the lid frame and attach it to the actual lid top with 2 s/s hex head bolts.
Besides, it gave me a chance to do some more welding which I REALLY need the practice.
The one on the left is the new one.

[aps63]

Got to work on the lid today.
Had some dynamat dynaliner leftover from covering the interior.
Used it to cover the lid, density was perfect.
Got it covered also. I have to weld in the nuts to the frame and then
finish smoothing off the welds.
Hopefully get that done tomorrow.

[go-fish]

Thanks,
Don't ask me why I need extra bracing for the cup holders,

Super Big Gulp?

[aps63]

Now THAT'S funny!!!!
I covered the bottom and will powdercoat the frame satin black.

[Sneke_Eyez]

Beautiful console and gorgeous console lid!
I can't wait to see it finished!