Anyone know of a source/site for CUSTOM center console for a '69? I'm looking for a buy and bolt on.

Thanks

http://community.webshots.com/user/mikestr69

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I had the same idea. I created a mock up out of cardboard. It had everything I wanted, gauge pod, shifter, cup holders, arm rest with storage, did I say cup holders.

I may still try to fab it out of sheet metal but that will have to wait.

Good luck

Bob

hmmm.. cardboard is a good idea. What about using 1/4" plywood and finishing it in vinyl?

[This message has been edited by mikestr (edited 11-25-2002).]

Make your mock up out of cardboard. Take sheetmetal, cover it with mold release and make some fiberglass panels. Cut the glass using your templates and glass it together. Then you can cover it with vinyl.

If you do it checkout getting some leather instead of vinyl. I know a guy who can get you some automotive material at a great price.Best Ive seen by far. If you are interested email me markor1@attbi.com

I simply bought a console hugger from NPD that slips right over the stock console and it has cup holders, storage, and a place to rest your arm !!!

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69 Camaro Z28 "clone" - 327 AT
"461" camel back heads,
edelbrock , hooker, ultradyne cam, stewart,
TRW etc.
Vintage Air (not yet installed)
700R4 TPI transmission

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I took my console off a while back, so that is not an option http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif

Mikestr, check out how Brent Jackson did his custom console....
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/editorial/article.jsp?id=7662

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Updated Pics of my 69 (http://webpages.charter.net/gulb93/index.htm)

Thanks for the link. I think I can build one of those. http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif

A lot of people use medium density particle board for mock-up as well as actual construction of consoles. It's pretty cheap and can be gotten at just about any hardware store, such as Lowes.

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David
Camaro - '68 327 Coupe (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/68camaro.htm), '86 Z-28 IROC 305 TPI (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/86iroc.htm), '89 IROC-Z 350 TPI (B2L/L98) (http://www.makoshark2.com/djunod/images/img_1141.jpg)
Corvette - '73 Mako Shark II (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/), '82 Cross-fire (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/82vette.htm), '01 Coupe (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/01vette.htm)

If you have a little extra cash (about $100) to spare and want to give your console & dash an added hi-tech look, then check out this (http://www.tapplastics.com/fiberglass/fiberglass_fabrics/169_carbon_fiber.html). It applies very easily and can be coat with this (http://www.tapplastics.com/fiberglass/epoxy_resins/160_ultraglo.html) for that added protection & appearance.

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David
Camaro - '68 327 Coupe (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/68camaro.htm), '86 Z-28 IROC 305 TPI (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/86iroc.htm), '89 IROC-Z 350 TPI (B2L/L98) (http://www.makoshark2.com/djunod/images/img_1141.jpg)
Corvette - '73 Mako Shark II (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/), '82 Cross-fire (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/82vette.htm), '01 Coupe (http://makoshark2.com/djunod/cars/01vette.htm)