Jesse builds another Cobra #11,061 - It's cold

[Blitzboy54]

Center Console

I am have been lurking on a lot of other build threads on the best way to construct a center console. I need to house a 7x4 in touch screen. I purchased one from Whitby my last build but never used it and sold it to someone else on the forum. I didn't work for me, just too bulky. I want something a little more minimal. I found a thread from 10 years ago and a fella posted plans to one he designed. I will update the thread when I find it again. It wasn't perfect for my use but it was a great starting point. I mocked it up in cardboard and started making adjustments





I decided to trim it down and have it bend at the corners of the button console portion of the dash. I trimmed down the cardboard then modified the plans to fit my needs.










I then mocked up where my buttons would go. I used the dash template and measured 5 evenly spaced holes represented by the blue dots. I want to put the head lights, wipers, hazards, heater fan and heater bypass in it. I put the console in and manually mocked the bigger switches. I then had to trim a little of the console off the top but everything will fit. I also have a 1/4 inch gap before the frame contacts the dash. This will be more than enough to account for the upholstery. I am going to try a carbon fiber wrap to match the dash. If I don't like it I may transition to black leather. We will see. It will be secured with rivnuts to the back panel with button head screws so I can remove it for access without taking off the dash.



Now that I have identified where everything is going to live I will break it down and return to the wiring.