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layinlow_11
06-30-2006, 11:41 PM
If you were to build a custom center console what would you put into it? Like lighter plugs, cup holders, anything...I need ideas. So far its housing two 12's, cupholders, lighter outlets, some switches, two amps, and neons. What would you add?
BigBody90
06-30-2006, 11:49 PM
Can you post a pic of it?

I would put a dc to ac converter and have the plugs mounted in the console on the side.
layinlow_11
06-30-2006, 11:51 PM
Can you post a pic of it?

So far its just a drawing, I'll probably start it this weekend
FrostBite
06-30-2006, 11:55 PM
:word: on the power inverter.
envy54
07-01-2006, 12:10 AM
cd rack possibly? or change dispenser? or secret compartment for stashing odd items? :clap:
79c10
07-01-2006, 12:29 AM
how big is this thing gonna be to house the 12's? ive been putting some ideas to paper for the past couple months. definitely post up some pics. i was just gonna put in 1 12''. what are you gonna make yours out of?
willinthe985
07-01-2006, 12:32 AM
i got the same problem. mine's gonna have two twelves, switches for a power window and lock conversion, and switches and gauges for air in the future.
79c10
07-01-2006, 12:40 AM
and switches and gauges for air in the future.

like an air compressor? that sounds pretty sweet.
willinthe985
07-01-2006, 01:07 AM
air ride.
79c10
07-01-2006, 01:23 AM
oh ok
envy54
07-01-2006, 03:14 AM
like an air compressor? that sounds pretty sweet.:think: :thevision
79c10
07-01-2006, 02:05 PM
haha, i have no idea :owned:
layinlow_11
07-01-2006, 03:45 PM
how big is this thing gonna be to house the 12's? ive been putting some ideas to paper for the past couple months. definitely post up some pics. i was just gonna put in 1 12''. what are you gonna make yours out of?
Each of my 12's needs a min of 1.75 cubic feet of interior space, and they need a backspacing of ~6" they are pretty small. Most of the console will be 5/8's MDF, at least the sealed box section, the rest i'm still contemplating.
kdirectorate
07-01-2006, 03:57 PM
I'm leaving mine as factory looking as possible, but I am working on refridgerating the main compartment.
BigBody90
07-01-2006, 04:53 PM
Currently I am using a console that has refrigeration.It takes a while for it to get cold.
kdirectorate
07-01-2006, 05:16 PM
Currently I am using a console that has refrigeration.It takes a while for it to get cold.
Did you make it or did you buy it? Where's you get it? Pics?
enine
07-02-2006, 08:20 AM
The little peltier cooler I assume? They are not really meant to get cold just keep things cold. I have a couple of the little portable ones, worked well for my wife's insulin when she was pregnant, ran it off a second isolated battery so I could leave it running all the time.
I put a 12v plug inside my center console so the cell phone cord could stay in it instead of out in the open.
BigBody90
07-02-2006, 10:17 AM
It is a power on board cooler. It is 9 inches wide and about the length of my seats. I would post pics but I don't know how to.
kdirectorate
07-02-2006, 10:38 AM
It is a power on board cooler. It is 9 inches wide and about the length of my seats. I would post pics but I don't know how to.
Could you email pics? ...joshua@kdirectorate.us

I really want to get this project started. I'm going on several long road trips over the next 6 months...
DirtyGmc
07-02-2006, 06:39 PM
over winter break I made one for my truck. I put cupholders from West Marine in it, as well as a pocket I found there too. I put in 4 marine grade switches and LEDs inside.

http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/fordeater/221534.jpg
http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/fordeater/215570.jpg
g9m3c
07-02-2006, 10:46 PM
over winter break I made one for my truck. I put cupholders from West Marine in it, as well as a pocket I found there too. I put in 4 marine grade switches and LEDs inside.

http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/fordeater/221534.jpg
http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/fordeater/215570.jpg

Good job on that man, that looks great!
layinlow_11
07-03-2006, 05:58 PM
over winter break I made one for my truck. I put cupholders from West Marine in it, as well as a pocket I found there too. I put in 4 marine grade switches and LEDs inside.
How did you build the curves into that console? did you fiberglass them in?
enine
07-03-2006, 06:07 PM
I forgot to mention, I put a 12v jack inside mine so as to hide my cell phone cord or whetever else I plug in there.
layinlow_11
07-03-2006, 07:30 PM
where did you buy your 12v jack?
enine
07-03-2006, 07:42 PM
You can get them at pretty much any automotive parts store for like $3
I have that one and these behind the seats
Ric83
07-05-2006, 01:37 PM
Hey, that is pretty sweet. Slick idea you came up with there.
enine
07-05-2006, 05:46 PM
The one I put in the center console was actually harder than it looks. There was a metal frame going all the way around the console and it ended up being right in the way so I had to weld brace on and cut out a section to clear.