Show Me Your Center Console

[esff32]

The next phase of my build is fitting the doors, trunk, hood, etc. Besides that I am starting to think about the center console. For those of you that have built center consoles into your car, I just wanted to get some ideas/details about what you have done. I plan to mount my switch plates, stereo, and a cup holder if I have the room. I might include a touch of carbon fiber. Show me your consoles!

[Tim Whittaker]

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Mine is built on a slide. In the aft position, a box is exposed with ign. & switches

[esff32]

Very nice Tim, beautiful. One of my concerns is the depth required for the two switch panels. I plan to use a double din touch screen stereo and mounting it where the console curves up toward the dash. Other than that, I need to mount the switches in a convenient place. The ignition switch panel has to be mounted where I won't accidentally flip the aircraft style switch down and kill the motor.

[captain]

My console isn't quite finished but you should get the ideaconsole 1.jpgConsole 2.jpg

[esff32]

Nice! I love that engine turned look. Is the console with the arm rest have storage inside? Also, what stereo did you decide to go with? Thanks for the pics.

Evan

[wallace18]

Mine is in my 33 build thread.

[captain]

Evan,

The arm rest does have storage inside. It also holds my additional fuse block. I went way overboard with the stereo system. I put in a Kenwood 6190 and in the trunk I have two amps, a powered sub, and a mixer. Total output 3500 watts. From what I have read on the forums, people all say their stereo isn't powerful enough for the road/engine noise. I don't think this car will have that problem. There is a back-up camera that will be hooked up later to the stereo.

The metal is actually from a sheet of wavy aluminum that I bought from http://www.onlinemetals.com. Alum.jpg. I have changed what I am doing with the dash. I have made an insert out of the wavy aluminum. The online metal place also sells sheets of the same kind of thing in stainless.

Frank

[esff32]

Nice! That stereo ought to sound good. Hopefully you used enough Dynamat and Lizardskin. Lol Thanks for your input.

Evan

[wolfhound]

Thanks for the great build thread . . .

[esff32]

No problem, this forum has helped me so much that it's the least I can do to help others. For me, a picture is worth a thousand words. If there is anything I can help out with, let me know.

Evan

[Boz1911]

Thanks Evan, now I have to buy a sheet metal brake and some aluminum stock. Keep the ideas coming guys.

[esff32]

I'm here to help you spend your money Boz.

By the way, nice Fairlane. I've always liked those. I sold a '62 Biscayne to buy my '33. I've had many muscle cars over the years. Hope you had a great Holiday season.

[esff32]

C'mon guys, dont be shy. Show me what you got. i.e. Lame excuse for a bump.

[Arrowhead]

I don't have a console. I have my accessory switches (power windows, wiper, interior light, line lock master switch, power steering master switch and a spare) and computers mounted to a drop down panel under the dash instead. The panel is hinged from the firewall for access to the engine computer, relay board, transmission computer and additional fuse blocks. I can pretty much service anything without lying on my back. I have an auto trans so the fuse panel is mounted on the other side of the column where the clutch pedal would go.

So, I mounted the big FFR badge that was supposed to go on the steering wheel (I have a horn button) on the tunnel and it makes a perfect suction cup base for my phone holder. I use that for GPS and music. When I take it to a car show, the suction cup mount comes off and the wires are tucked under the dash.

[Arm7419]

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This is my interior shot taken a year ago. The instrument panel is now brushed aluminum.

[esff32]

Thank you very much guys. Arrowhead, I love the thought process behind hiding all of the switches and everything. Very nice. I did the same thing with my ignition, dimmer, and headlight switch.

That interior is gorgeous Chuck. Is the console constructed of aluminum, wood, or combo?

[Arm7419]

Aluminum

Chuck

[ehansen007]

Here's the console in place. I used 1/8" MDF so it's light and easy.


Test fit.


Finished product covered in black vinyl. Man I need to stop using my iphone to take pics. It's just so damn convenient.




Getting close!

[esff32]

Thanks Erik, i always liked the look of your center console. I appreciate the help.

[Robert Andrew]

Nice work!