Center Console Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffs51chevy · 03-25-2009, 11:45 PM

I know a clean cab floor is "traditional", but I had the hardware. I bent up a little 16 gauge. The photos are not the best quality, but give me your opinion. I was going for simplistic. How'd I do?

Thanks in advance. Remeber, I put it out there, so let me have it.

GRIMSS · 03-25-2009, 11:58 PM

Looks good.

Kim57 · 03-26-2009, 12:17 AM

I think you did good.
Kim

sgtusmc · 03-26-2009, 12:24 AM

I agree, Looks very good.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-27-2009, 10:44 AM

I like it.

mylow53 · 03-27-2009, 12:35 PM

pretty nice. it's amazing how small these cabs are once you put in the seat. you might want to consider some sort of place to put a cellphone or ipod. maybe a side compartment.
GT

jeffs51chevy · 03-27-2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the input. I had never worked with a sheet metal break before this project. I'm getting better at it - I think. - Jeff

smittys50 · 03-28-2009, 08:53 AM

looks good

av8tr33337 · 03-28-2009, 11:16 PM

looks great. I wouldn't mind having that in my 51

ratrodmiller · 03-30-2009, 10:41 PM

good idea, i like it

58_Apache_Dually · 04-01-2009, 06:25 AM

Awesome work! Is that TIG welding I see between the two "boxes"?

Yeah there isn't much space in general in the cab, but one place where there's a ton of space is below the console. I have seen some custom consoles under the dash that make a lot of sense. Custom stereos, A/C vents, and much more.

I think I am going to have to try for a custom below-dash console.

Steve

blackdiesel · 04-01-2009, 08:28 AM

hey, looks good! i was relieved to see it wasnt made out of wood

jeffs51chevy · 04-01-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdiesel

hey, looks good! i was relieved to see it wasnt made out of wood

hehehe, you said "wood".

58_Apache_Dually (Steve) I got your first post - thanks.

I appreciate all the input. I guess I'm going to have to keep it after all your nice comments. I was kinda on the fence about the look, but it is definetly growing on me. Thanks again, Jeff

OARNGESI · 04-01-2009, 10:34 AM

Looks good

dieseldr4 · 04-01-2009, 10:45 AM

thats horrible man... you should take it out and send it to me asap... ha ha

... awesome job so far it looks really good and functional, great work!!

03-25-2009, 11:45 PM	#1
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Center Console Question I know a clean cab floor is "traditional", but I had the hardware. I bent up a little 16 gauge. The photos are not the best quality, but give me your opinion. I was going for simplistic. How'd I do? Thanks in advance. Remeber, I put it out there, so let me have it. Last edited by jeffs51chevy; 03-27-2009 at 11:07 PM. Reason: better photos

03-25-2009, 11:58 PM	#2
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Center Console Question Looks good. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-26-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Center Console Question I think you did good. Kim

03-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#4
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Center Console Question I agree, Looks very good. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-27-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Center Console Question I like it. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-27-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Center Console Question pretty nice. it's amazing how small these cabs are once you put in the seat. you might want to consider some sort of place to put a cellphone or ipod. maybe a side compartment. GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

03-27-2009, 11:20 PM	#7
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: Center Console Question Thanks for the input. I had never worked with a sheet metal break before this project. I'm getting better at it - I think. - Jeff

03-28-2009, 08:53 AM	#8
smittys50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 69	Re: Center Console Question looks good

03-28-2009, 11:16 PM	#9
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: Center Console Question looks great. I wouldn't mind having that in my 51

03-30-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: Center Console Question good idea, i like it

04-01-2009, 06:25 AM	#11
58_Apache_Dually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1	Re: Center Console Question Awesome work! Is that TIG welding I see between the two "boxes"? Yeah there isn't much space in general in the cab, but one place where there's a ton of space is below the console. I have seen some custom consoles under the dash that make a lot of sense. Custom stereos, A/C vents, and much more. I think I am going to have to try for a custom below-dash console. Steve

04-01-2009, 08:28 AM	#12
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Center Console Question hey, looks good! i was relieved to see it wasnt made out of wood __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

04-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#14
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Center Console Question Looks good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-01-2009, 10:45 AM	#15
dieseldr4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: apple valley , ca Posts: 125	Re: Center Console Question thats horrible man... you should take it out and send it to me asap... ha ha ... awesome job so far it looks really good and functional, great work!!



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