Homemade Console Installed

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  1. Columbus Comet

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    Well after many attempts to build a console that can house the guages and have cup holders, I think I'm done. I wanted to build something that would look somewhat factory. I used some ideas from the granada console and added to it. It's built with 1/4'' plywood. I had the upholstery shop that did my interior cover it in the same vynil. Any ideas that you would chage I'd be glad to here them. Also installed new seat belts from Julians. Thanks for looking.
     

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  2. greasemonkey

    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    Man, that looks really good. Impressive, good job.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Nice work!!
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Looks like somebody has been reading my mind! That looks about like what I have in mind. What did you use for the cupholders? They look factory.
     
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    that is a nice looking piece of work.. looks factory
     
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    That is beautiful.
     
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    Impressive is the right word. Super clean looking. I think its perfect the way it is... but since you were asking for ideas, I think a little red piping would tie in nicely too.
     

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  10. Columbus Comet

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    Red piping is what I wanted. Greg tried and said the bends were too tight and looked bad.
     
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    That looks great!
     
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    The cup holders are from Beckson part number GH33-B1. Glass holder 3'' X 3''. The round piece they slide into was added because they hit the trans tunnel, had to add the piece to raise them up.
     
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    Red would have been the ultimate. Maybe some tweets?...
     
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    10 out of 10 in my book!

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    it would be outstanding if you could post a tech and some pix of the Homemade Console
     
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