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calderon999
11-04-2009, 10:37 AM
What's up all,
I was curious and haven't been able to find much online, is there anything pre-fabricated that can be used in place of the center console? I removed the console on my 98 2-dr Tahoe to clean the carpet and run my stereo wiring, now im thinking twice about putting it back on. I love just dropping my cooler there the past few weeks i've been out and dont really care for the console anymore. It's also easier for people to get in without having to move seat back and forth, the only thing i want to do is really cover that oval shaped cutout where the console is bolted down. Any suggestions or item i can use to make good use of space? Thanks everyone for any tips and/or suggestions, Cheers!
calderon999
11-07-2009, 06:09 AM
guess no suggestions, i'll leave it off and use it as my cooler spot.
intimidator4x4
11-07-2009, 01:43 PM
Custom make one, what color is it
XLR8N
11-08-2009, 06:52 AM
cooler sounds good
Bigg G
11-08-2009, 02:20 PM
the only thing I've seen that looks good in that space other than a console is a custom made fiberglass sub enclosure w/ cup holders.
DirtyGmc
11-08-2009, 06:15 PM
build one yourself ...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3289032606_931f94c0a3.jpg
my project last year.
sholmblad
11-09-2009, 02:50 PM
build one yourself ...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3289032606_931f94c0a3.jpg
my project last year.

That looks AWESOME! I pulled out my bench seat and have two bucket seats now. I have been thinking about doing something like you did. I have a 1988 silverado. Ideally want to do a small subwoofer and cup holders type thing... any tips? thanks
xlt
11-10-2009, 09:01 AM
I painted and moved my stock console ahead and built an enclosure for a 12" sub that sits between the buckets and behind the console. Doubles as an armrest because I removed the seat armrests to make room for the sub.
vc97z71
11-10-2009, 09:41 AM
build one yourself ...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3289032606_931f94c0a3.jpg
my project last year.

Any chance you made a build thread? That thing is sweeeeet but I wouldn't know where to begin making one
KevinL1987
11-10-2009, 09:47 AM
Any chance you made a build thread? That thing is sweeeeet but I wouldn't know where to begin making one

He sure did!
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/363590-sheetmetal-center-console.html
RidinHigh98
11-13-2009, 06:59 PM
Im also interested. Does anyone have any pics of ones made from mdf or some type of wood?
narizon
11-13-2009, 07:56 PM
This is my next project.a 10" woofer inside a ported console.I also would like to see some pics to gather ideas of how to start.
:mexsmoke:
dirturbanride
11-14-2009, 08:57 AM
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/141/125/824735610/n824735610_3714534_2011.jpg
BareBone Console

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs075.snc3/14254_340605335610_824735610_10024741_5618566_n.jp g
Console with finished cup holders and amp mounted on front
DirtyGmc
11-14-2009, 09:02 AM
He sure did!
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/general-discussion/projects-builds-restorations/363590-sheetmetal-center-console.html
hah, thanks. I forgot if i did, or where I did it.

Heres a link to the pics I took...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25401420@N05/sets/72157612036167996/