Console Mod Pics (Does anyone really use 56k anymore to warn?)
 

I had the original console that I bought with the car, which had a XM Radio installed where the pocket and cigarette lighter would be. I bought one off ebay and kept this around. I needed a place to mount my line lock switch, and wanted to make use out of the wasted space. I seen many people do it before, So I thought I would try...

XM Radio that use to be installed:
http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/01ws6/xmconsole.jpg

Cut out the plastic bracket that was glued in:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0467.jpg

Found a scrap piece of plastic at work, cut it down, and sanded it down to fit. Then cut the holes for the switches and guage:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0469.jpg

Beveled the top edge a bit so it blended in a little:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0470.jpg

Epoxied it on. This stuff smelled nasty as all hell:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0472.jpg

The paint I used. Moutain Dew to keep me going :lol::

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0474.jpg

Quick 2 coats of paint. A/F guage I got from Blackbirdws6. Plus, two switches I swiped from work:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0475.jpg

I will probably find some 12v lights to mount above the switches to come on when they are energized:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0476.jpg

Rear view. Had to make a little clearance at the bottom for the guage:

http://home.comcast.net/%7Etstrella/...e/img_0477.jpg

Thanks for viewing. :wavey:

hey man came out real nice. did you just use the paint on the console or did you put clear coat over it

just the paint. No clearcoat

how did you get the switches to stay on the plastic through the holes? you inspired me to redo my center console lol

they have nuts that screw onto them, holding them in place. The plastic ones you find that the store will usually have them on the back.

Looks good man. I could of machined you one out of aluminum like i did lol

Looks good man!

Whats the second switch for?

Eh, its done. Thanks though. Plus I got the satifaction of doing it myself. haha

A spare for something I may add in the future. I may get a 3 position switch and do THIS, instead of paying too much for the SLP one

looks professional

real nice man, i agree i like having the satisfaction of doing things myself lol

that came out really nice. i like it! that epoxy does have a choking odor. i was using some today.

looks good!

Looks sharp Tim!

haa thats looks really nice

Came out really nice Tim.

putting it in a bag and huffing it isnt the best way to use it though..




haha jk

it turned out nice tim. it looks profeshinAL

looks good man!

what about instead of 12V lights using LEDs?

That came out great man!

nice job tim. looks good

Just ordered this to replace the narrow band A/F guage:

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r.../DBkit_700.jpg

I'll put the narrow band in my truck... I'll order a pillar pod for that.

You're welcome :D

Double check to make sure that comes with an O2 sensor.... some dont.

yes . .comes with the bung too!

Ours did too for teh turbo-saturd project Just wasn't familiar with that package, since I showed you the one we used.

Oh thats nice looking!

Is that a W/B?

Sweet! :nod: