Center Console in the Works

[MightyMouse]

I have been working on my console for a while. Just couldn't bring myself to spend $1000 bucks on one. It may be a little while before it is done, but I think it will look nice.

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[Rusty67]

Looks like a good start, keep us posted on progress.

 

[woodsnake]

What are you going to use for a covering over the wood?

 

[Cobra5.0Jeep]

Looks cool. I didn't want a full center console so i just made one that comes from the dash down to the floor. Looks pretty good.

 

[Dothang67]

Looks pretty solid, i like it.
What are you planning to include in the console, cupholder, switches, etc?

 

[Bullitt]

Similar shape to the one I'm working on, keep us posted!

 

[MightyMouse]

These pics may answer some question, I still need to cut the hole for my manual tranny shifter. The brushed aluminum is actually vinyl. I don't know how to do the whole brushed look on aluminum, so thought this would be best. These are 2 5/8" gauges, like them better than the smaller ones. I will get some more done tomorrow, and it will look more complete.

Metal that will get overlayed with the vinyl.

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I would like to have real brushed aluminum, but I will take what I can get right now.

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[Cobra5.0Jeep]

My console my dad and i made

 

[MightyMouse]

My console my dad and i made

What did you guys use for the brushed aluminum? Did you use aluminum and then use the technique to make it brushed?

 

[dcstang67]

You can buy brushed aluminum from McMaster-Carr or any other industriul supply place that handles raw materials.