72 Suburban Custom ipad mini Console build
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This is my bagged 72 suburban. I will be building a custom console to house: an iPad mini, 10" subwoofer down firing, a head unit, cup holders, arm rest and switch panel. My goal is to make it look nice and fitted to the truck yet custom enough to turn heads. I started by removing the center section of the seat. I believe they are from a newer chevy crew cab truck. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...6d7c31c582.jpg I'll be mocking up the sides today as long as the snow holds off till later tonight. |
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Nice Burb. It will be interesting to see what you do with the console. :welcoem: to the board. LockDoc |
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Right on! Are you using the Soundman kit? As seen here-
http://www.soundmanca.com/ Amplified is fun to watch, too. |
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Awesome, subscribed.
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subscribed.. this looks fun
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Here's a linky to a iPad mini docking station. We use them in aircraft that need a secure mount for the iPad that we use for GPS displays.
http://www.chiefaircraft.com/agz-pd-ipad-mini.html |
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I scored some crystal clear head lamps with HIDs so I started off my weekend by installing them. Eventually I will replace these with Truck Lite LEDs.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...1d2d883566.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...8521FF55D7.jpg I also replaced the cluster lights with LEDs. So much better at night, couldn't even tell they were on before. Looks even better in person http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...41DE94F0A5.jpg I didn't take any pics of the console as I was cutting the wood but here's where I'm at so far. I did this install in my parents driveway where I keep the car so I didn't have access to a table saw which really would have sped up this build. http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...5fb835bf96.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...5498a3644c.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...e578d2a195.jpghttp://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...2ef8f5646f.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...F5D5000E2B.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...8EE7AB8455.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...B5B05113D1.jpg http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m...842803D4CA.jpg |
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Lookin good. What did you use to cut the mdf?
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Where did you buy the cup holders and switches from???? I am interested to see what you do here. I am in the process of building a console from my '74. I am starting off with 3/4 plywood instead of MDF, just because that is what I had laying around. I am not very far along yet. Mine will have one 15 inch JL sub built into it. My sub needs 2 1/4 cubic feet. I like the shape you have come up with. Are you going to use fiberglass? I am playing with Fiberglass for mine. I am looking for tips and tricks, but so far I have learned everything the hard way.
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the local boat store will have a nice selection of cup holders, abs plastic and stainless.
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Boat store: That sounds like a good idea, it is just that I live in the middle of no-where..LOL and the closest boat store is 2 hours away. I will look on Amazon to see what I can find.
MDF: I think I will switch up to MDF and do this right. I don't remember what "grade" MDF to use??? I didn't think that Lowes/Home Depot carried the grade that we are suposed to use??? I have some car audio experience, but not as much as I would like when it comes to building custom stuff. So sorry if I ask too many questions, but I am looking for a lot of ideas. I want to build a console with one 15" sub, the floor shifter, two cup holders, and I am not sure if I want anything else in it. Maybe the head unit? And then I want to make custom door panels with pods for the component system speakers. This is for my '74. |
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Wow. I got on Amazon , looking for the cup holders. Very cool. I never would have thought about finding those on Amazon. Thanks for the info. I ordered one to try out.
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Very nice suburban and nice start on your console! I'm thinking of making a console for my Longhorn so I can put my gps there.
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Got a little body work done. Hopefully have the iPad dock and switch panel flushed, head unit hole cut and cup holders cut by the end of the weekend.
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Thanks for the info guys. I should have known better on the "Medium" Density Fiberboard.
I bought this pair of 15 inch JL subs 20 years ago, so that is why I am using a sub this big. I agree that normally a 10" would be the right size for a console. This sub requires 2.25 cubic feet sealed and something (that I forget) bigger ported. It is not easy to get 2.25 cubic feet in a console, but I did it. I am going to go out and take a couple pis of what I built. Now, I am going to rebuild this box in MDF instead of the plywood that I have it in right now. |
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Neverenuffbass: I love the shape. I would copy that idea, but I want to put my floor shifter in there. Are you using body filler in the latest pictures? My first cup holder just came. I got the exact same one you have I think. I really like it.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6578622
I don't want to hijack this thread so I will just post a link to my build where I just put pictures of my proto-type box with 2 1/4 cubic feet. It is wide and high in order to get that much volume. But I think it works. Let me know what you think. It's an evolving project, so suggestions are welcome. |
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Thanks. I would love to hear the 4 15's in person. Someday I would like to build something like a manufacture's show vehicle. Can't wait to see the rest of your console build.
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Any more progress pic? Can't wait to see more on this console project. Had a quick question and thought you would know. I started my speaker pods for the doors, and I see a lot of people leave the grill cover off their mid-range speakers. Why do they do this? I assume this is done for for improved sound quality?
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I understand crazy busy with life. I have three kids 5 and under. I don't see how I do anything to my truck. I will have to think about what I want to do with my grill covers.
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subscribing, this is gonna be cool!
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Yes, we need more updates....LOL. I need more "ideas" to copy for mine. I am going to buy a sheet of MDF and start soon. I started making a 6 1/2 grill cover from 304 stainless. I will get some pictures soon to share ideas.
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