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custom console
I have been thinking about making my self a custom console. one thats not so bit and allows to have a single din sized radio with out it sticking out all funny. I was wondering if any one has done this yet and I'm not talking about the forth gen consoles. I'm talking about fiberglass home made stuff. if any one has done this I would like to see a pic if possible and how hard was it for you do. thanks.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I am planing on doing what you are talking about within the next few years... gimme some time...
What you will have to do is become very creative with Wood, or foam, or something for shape you make a template with the stuff, a little bono and fit it exactly to your car. then Paint the wood part, to give it a nice finish.
Once you have the part EXactly the way you want it out of wood, then you take some fiberglass and take a mold from it. You will need a some sort of release agent so it does not stick to the wood. Use wood to reinforce the mold so it will hold up to the fiberglass that you are going to lay for your part.
Now that you have some sort of mold. make a part.
to finish the part you cna cover it with Vynal, or paint it.
In short, thats how you do it.
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro
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What you will have to do is become very creative with Wood, or foam, or something for shape you make a template with the stuff, a little bono and fit it exactly to your car. then Paint the wood part, to give it a nice finish.
Once you have the part EXactly the way you want it out of wood, then you take some fiberglass and take a mold from it. You will need a some sort of release agent so it does not stick to the wood. Use wood to reinforce the mold so it will hold up to the fiberglass that you are going to lay for your part.
Now that you have some sort of mold. make a part.
to finish the part you cna cover it with Vynal, or paint it.
In short, thats how you do it.
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G O D BLESS AMERICA
87 Formula Yellow/Black
5.1 TPI Automatic
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Custom Leather interior, WAAAY TOO MANY MODS TO LIST
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro
83 T/A
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
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From: bryan tx usa
Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: a Big one
Transmission: I dont keep them long.
i am starting my custom console tomarrow looks like im going to put in a 7 inch screen and dvd player and an 8 inch midbass driver. and then i have to put some space in their for my guns. but it will turn out real nice its a car audio competition car.
I know what your talking about the radio sticking out but if you want to keep the factory console just cut the heater stuff behind the radio and use a chevy flush mount kit it looks sweet and nothing sticks out i even vinyled mine so it matched the console...
If you need some help give me a holer...
I know what your talking about the radio sticking out but if you want to keep the factory console just cut the heater stuff behind the radio and use a chevy flush mount kit it looks sweet and nothing sticks out i even vinyled mine so it matched the console...
If you need some help give me a holer...
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